Report card 1: Half-way to the global goals deadline

Report card 1: Half-way to the global goals deadline

Launched in 2015, the initiative set out a 15-year plan to realize 17 interconnected targets, known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since then, the ambitious goals have shaped national action plans, from building resilient cities and reducing inequalities to taking climate action and forging strong public and private sector partnerships.  This two-part series looks…

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Eye treatment with health card in private hospitals suspended for 2 weeks: Caretaker Health Minister Punjab

Eye treatment with health card in private hospitals suspended for 2 weeks: Caretaker Health Minister Punjab

Javed Akram – File photo Caretaker Health Minister Punjab Dr. Javed Akram has said that eye treatment through health card in private hospitals has been suspended for 2 weeks. In this regard, he says that the health card will continue uninterruptedly in the province. Dr. Javed Akram said that there is room for improvement in…

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Indian professor Ashok Swain's overseas citizen card cancellation order declared void

Indian professor Ashok Swain’s overseas citizen card cancellation order declared void

Photo courtesy of Social Media New Delhi High Court annulled Indian professor Ashok Swain’s order canceling overseas citizen card. According to Indian media, the overseas citizen card of Sweden-based professor Ashok was canceled by the government. The New Delhi High Court ordered the government to issue a fresh order within 3 weeks. Indian media say…

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Punjab Govt's Denial of Ending Cardiology Facilities on Health Card

Punjab Govt’s Denial of Ending Cardiology Facilities on Health Card

The Punjab government has denied that cardiology facilities have been discontinued on health cards. Caretaker Health Minister Punjab Dr. Javed Akram has said that the provincial government is entering into a new agreement with the State Life Insurance and cardiology facility will continue uninterruptedly on health card. Dr. Javed Akram said that improvements are being…

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Maternity treatment facility is also closed on health card after heart diseases

Maternity treatment facility is also closed on health card after heart diseases

After heart diseases across Punjab, the facility of maternity treatment on health card was also stopped in private hospitals. State Life Insurance Corporation (SLIC) has issued a notification to private hospitals regarding Health Card. Through a letter, SLIC has directed the private hospitals of the health card panel to stop free maternity treatment. The letter…

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