Healthcare & Public Medicine
Government hospitals, vaccination drives, CMCHISTN health insurance, medical colleges, and public health guidelines.
NOTIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER GRADUATE AYSUH COURSES (BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS/BNYS) FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR – 2026-27 SESSION.
Notification for online applications for undergraduate AYUSH medical degree courses (BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, BNYS) for the 2026-27 academic year in Tamil Nadu, with admissions based on NEET (UG) or HSC marks.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay launched the "Nalam TN" Tamil Nadu Health Foundation website, inaugurated medical buildings and modern medical equipment built at a cost of Rs. 139.47 crore, and issued appointment orders to 751 Assistant Doctors and 1,393 Health Inspectors (Grade-II) selected by the Medical Recruitment Board.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay launched the "Nalam TN" website, inaugurated medical buildings and equipment worth Rs. 139.47 crore, and issued appointment orders to 751 Assistant Doctors and 1,393 Health Inspectors.
Hon'ble Minister for Medical and Family Welfare, Dr. M.A. Arunraj, launched the "NalamAI" conversational app for easy access to health services by the public at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, inaugurated an upgraded Advanced Intensive Care Unit, mobile-based medical user services, and modern medical equipment provided under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
Dr. M.A. Arunraj, Hon'ble Minister for Medical and Family Welfare, launched the "NalamAI" WhatsApp chatbot, inaugurated an upgraded Advanced Intensive Care Unit (E-ICU), and modern medical equipment sponsored by CSR funds at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital. He also launched the "My Hospital" QR code app.
Minister P. Venkataramanan Inaugurates Free Eye Camp and Inspects Anganwadi Center in Mylapore
Honorable Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Thiru P. Venkataramanan, inaugurated a free eye screening camp and inspected an Integrated Child Development Center, coinciding with the 52nd birthday of the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay launched the Special National Polio Immunization Camp by administering polio drops to children.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay launched the Special National Polio Immunization Camp by administering polio drops to children at the Government Adi Dravidar Welfare High School, Palavakkam, Chennai today (28.6.2026) on behalf of the Department of Health and Family Welfare.
Mobile Mammogram Screening Vehicle Inaugurated
Hon'ble Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Thiru. P. Venkataramanan, inaugurated a mobile mammogram screening vehicle for breast cancer detection, a joint initiative by Kauvery Hospital, Lions Club, and KVG Trust.
National Polio Drops Special Camp on June 28, 2026, by Department of Medical and Public Health
A special National Polio Drops Camp will be held across Tamil Nadu on June 28, 2026 (Sunday), administering polio drops to 52.91 lakh children aged 0-5 years at over 43,000 centers.
Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam (Maternal Uncle Gold Ring Scheme)
The Tamil Nadu Government has issued a Government Order today for the implementation of the "Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam" (Maternal Uncle Gold Ring Scheme). This scheme, a crucial part of the "Vetri Thamizhagam vision document", is designed to honor every child born in government hospitals and their mothers.
Review meeting on the functioning of the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department - Chaired by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay.
A review meeting was held today (8.6.2026) at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, regarding various schemes being implemented by the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department.
Honorable Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Mr. N. Anand, inspected the Urban Primary Health Centre under construction in Kodambakkam Ward 132.
Honorable Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Mr. N. Anand, conducted a surprise inspection of the Urban Primary Health Centre under construction in Kodambakkam Ward 132, Chennai, following public complaints about construction delays.
Honorable Minister for Public Health Dr. K.G. Arunraj held consultations with departmental officials regarding the linking of Cauvery, Ponniyar and Tirumanimutharu rivers.
Minister for Public Health Dr. K.G. Arunraj held a consultation meeting at the Tiruchengode Union Office in Namakkal district on May 24, 2026, with departmental officials, the District Collector, Member of Parliament, and farmer association representatives regarding the Cauvery, Ponniyar, and Tirumanimutharu river linking project.
Department of Medical, Medical Education and Public Welfare
A state-level review meeting of Health Services Joint Directors was held on May 21, 2026, chaired by Minister Dr. K.G. Arunraj. Discussions focused on enhancing quality healthcare, expediting 'Kayakalp' certifications, clearing 8000 pending CEA licenses for private hospitals, and accelerating investigations into kidney irregularities.