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Delimitation Debate: Will Political Power Shifts Redraw India’s Healthcare Funding Map?

As India approaches the next phase of parliamentary delimitation, experts warn that shifts in political representation could significantly reshape healthcare funding priorities. The debate highlights how population-based power changes may influence resource allocation, primary healthcare focus, and public health infrastructure across states.

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India’s health insurance premiums cross Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25: Finance Ministry

India’s health insurance sector has crossed Rs 1.2 lakh crore in premiums in 2024-25, driven by rising healthcare costs, increased awareness, and demand for better coverage. The Finance Ministry highlighted regulatory measures by IRDAI, including faster cashless claim processing timelines, aimed at improving efficiency and ensuring timely access to medical care.

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Al in diagnostics, faster hiring must shape AIIMS expansion: Nadda

As AIIMS expands across India, the integration of artificial intelligence in diagnostics and faster recruitment of faculty and staff must go hand in hand, Union health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said. Emphasising patient-centric care, he called for balanced progress in treatment, teaching and research, along with transparent decision-making, structured feedback systems and strengthened collaboration across AIIMS institutions.

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