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Nanded Govt Hospital Tragedy, 6 More Deaths Reported In 24 Hours
In Maharashtra's Nanded region, Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital, run by the state government, reported six new deaths on October 4. In the past 48 hours, the hospital witnessed 31 deaths, including 12 newborns, due to a shortage of medicine and staff negligence. Meanwhile, Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif assured investigation and a better situation and facilities in the next 15 days.
Tags: Nanded Hospital, tragedy, Deaths, government hospital, Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital
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UP Becomes 1st State To Give Birth Certificate To Newborn Immediately After Birth
Newborns at government health facilities in Uttar Pradesh will now be issued birth registration certificates immediately after delivery without the need for parents to apply for the same. With this development, Uttar Pradesh has become the first state to implement suo motu birth registration for government health institutions. For this, the state government has integrated its MaNTrA (Maa Navjaat Tracking) app with the birth registration… read-more
Tags: UP government, Birth certificates, New born, government hospital, BJP Ruled state
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Bus Collision In Tamil Nadu Leaves 70 Injured
In a tragic accident, around 70 people have been injured when two buses collided. Notably, on June 19, two private buses in Melpattampakkam of Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu collided, leaving many with serious injuries. As per the local police, the injured people are said to be shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Moreover, this is a developing story, more details are awaited.
Tags: Bus Collided, Injured, Tamil Nadu, government hospital, accident
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Family Claims Newborn's Face Eaten By Animal At Government Hospital; Investigation Underway
The family of a newborn boy who passed away at a government hospital shortly after birth claims that an animal bit off half of the baby's face. The police have submitted the body for a post-mortem examination, and the district magistrate has formed an investigation committee to look into the situation. Saira Bano, the wife of Siraj Ahmed, was reportedly taken to the Mujehna community health centre on August 26.
Tags: government hospital, Animal, Newborn, Family, investigation
Courtesy: NDTV
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Monkeypox Cases Tally Rise To 9, Delhi Reports 4th Case
Monkeypox cases are rising rapidly in India, with a total tally of nine. On August 4, Delhi reported its fourth case of Monkeypox. A 31-year-old woman tested positive for the disease, confirmed by the Delhi Health Department. Notably, this is the first case of Monkeypox amongst women in India. The patient is currently… read-more
Tags: Monkeypox, Delhi, government hospital, Women, disease
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No Vaccines, No Covid-19 Free Treatment: Kerala CM
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan announced if people don't take Covid-19 vaccines, they won't be entitled to get free Covid treatment at government hospitals. The decision was taken during a high-level state meeting to review the Covid-19 situation, amid fear of Covid-19 Omicron. Notably, In Kerala, 96% and 63% eligible people took their 1st dose and 2nd doses, respectively and 1.4 million people missed the date for the 2nd dose.
Tags: Covid-19, Kerala CM, government hospital, omicron
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Cloud-Based Health Management System By Next Year: Delhi Govt
The Delhi government on August 12 said that it is planning to launch a world-class 'cloud-based Health Information Management System (HIMS)' by next year. People could access eHealth Cards and will have an online appointment booking system at government hospitals. "The Health Information Management System will be a monumental step towards getting the people of Delhi freedom from their problems," Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said in… read-more
Tags: Healthcare, government hospital, Delhi Government, CM Arvind Kejriwal
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Delhi Resumes OPDs, Surgeries At Govt Hospitals As COVID Cases Drop
The Delhi government on January 27 ordered the resumption of all medical services, including OPDs and surgeries, at government and society-run hospitals. The decision was taken seeing the drop in active COVID-19 cases in the national capital. Reportedly, on January 26, the health department recorded mere 157 fresh COVID-19 cases. However, OPD services at the LNJP Hospital and the Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital had already been started… read-more
Tags: Delhi, government hospital, Society hospital, Covid-19, Reopening, Medical services, opd, ipd
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9 Infants Die At Kota's JK Lon Hospital In 2 Days; Probe Initiated
In Rajasthan's Kota district, nine infants have died since December 9 at a state-run JK Lon hospital. Reportedly, five infants had died on December 9 and four on December 10. Health Minister Raghu Sharma has ordered an investigation on the deaths and has warned the authorities of strict measures. Hospital Superintendent Dr SC Dulara has claimed though child-deaths happen, "nine deaths of newborns in 24 hours cannot be termed normal.”
Tags: Kota, Rajasthan, government hospital, Newborn
Courtesy: Hindustan times
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Telangana Govt. Hospitals To Offer Free Organ Transplantation Program
According to reports, Telangana government is planning to introduce free organ trasnsplantation programs in government hospitals, under the 'Arogyasiri' health scheme. State health minister Eatala Rajendra said that government plans to recruit more medical and paramedical staff for the purpose and will amend the legislation, if need be. He added that the ambulance service in the state will be improved and the government plans to spend Rs 2000… read-more
Tags: organ transplant, Telangana, telangana government, government hospital
Courtesy: The Economic Times
