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100 new medical colleges in next 5 years by upgrading district hospitals: Health ministry

100 new medical colleges in next 5 years by upgrading district hospitals: Health ministry

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The Union Health Ministry has drawn a proposal to set up 100 new medical colleges by 2027 by upgrading district hospitals under the fourth phase of a scheme that aims to boost the availability of human resources for the health sector. The colleges will be set up under the centrally sponsored scheme for the “establishment […]

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Panel calls for boosting protein, nutrients in government meal programmes

Panel calls for boosting protein, nutrients in government meal programmes

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The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to have “aggravated the silent crisis” of undernutrition in India, an inter-ministerial committee has observed, recommending that protein-rich food items like eggs, nuts and legumes, as well as micronutrients like calcium, iron, zinc, folate and vitamin A be legally mandated in meals given through food safety programmes in schools and […]

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