PM Modi Lauds Vaccinators, Healthcare Works, As India Crosses 200 Cr Vaccination Milestone
PM Narendra Modi lauded all the vaccinators in India, as the Nationwide Vaccination Drive crossed a milestone of over 200 crore vaccine doses, against Covid-19. On July 20, PM Modi wrote, "Vaccinators, healthcare workers and support staff, and frontline workers have played a crucial role in protecting the people of the country". PM Modi called the action a dedicated form of duty at the most necessary times.
Tags: Covid-19, Milestone, Nationwide vaccination drive, PM Narendra Modi, Healthcare
Courtesy: The Hindu
UPHC In Telangana Give Quality Treatment To Underprivileged, Including Free Medical Tests & Medications
Telangana government has expanded the services provided by the state's urban primary health centres (UPHC) with the goal of providing quality care to people at no cost. They provide free testing and medications. At these locations, people can also get free vaccinations. Dr. Ayesha, UPHC Centre Medical Officer, Yakutpura said, "We also do teleconsultation if it is needed in an emergency through App".
Tags: UPHC, telengana, Free vaccination, medicine, Healthcare
Courtesy: ANI
Idea Clinics To Expand Across Twenty Cities By 2025
Idea Clinics, a national organisation which provides health services, is planning to expand across twenty cities with as many as fifty clinics by the year 2025. The organisation offers super specialist care in diabetes, endocrinology and adiposity. Idea Clinics is reportedly addressing diabetes and other non-communicable diseases. Dr Shyam Sunder Kalavalapalli, the founder of Idea Clinics, suggests that healthcare has been transitioning in… read-more
Tags: business, Healthcare, Company, Organisation, facilities
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Karnataka: Patient Referral Process To Go Digital Soon
The Department of Health and Family Welfare in Karnataka has shared that the patient referral process would go digital, starting from 1st June. Come June, and the doctors and nodal officers would begin referring the patients through the website. Manual referrals would also be allowed initially, in case a technical glitch arises. From June 1, offline referrals would no longer be entertained.
Tags: Karnataka, Healthcare, Department of Health and Family Welfare, online referral system, Digital
Courtesy: ANI
Johnson & Johnson Plans To Split Into Two Companies
Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson announced its plans to split into two different companies on November 12. The company will split its health division that sells Band-Aids and Baby Powder from its large pharmaceuticals unit, reported Reuters. The move came after multinational companies such as Toshiba adopted the same business strategy to simplify their structure. The separation is expected to be completed within 18 to 24 months.
Tags: Johnson & Johnson, business, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals
Courtesy: Reuters
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
Courtesy: India TV
Hyderabad Doctor Treats Poor Covid Patients For Mere Rs 10 Fees
Hyderabad-based doctor Victor Emmanuel has been providing economical medical treatment to weaker sections of the society infected with COVID. Reportedly, the doctor has cured as many as 20,000-25,000 COVID patients last year charging only Rs 10. Recognised with the cause 'for the patient, by the patient', the doctor provided free medical treatment to security forces personnel, orphans, specially-abled people and farmers at his clinic.… read-more
Tags: covid 19, Healthcare, medical facilities, economically weak
Courtesy: The Quint
SC Stays Allahabad HC's "Ram Bharose" Order Over Non-Implementation
The Supreme Court on May 22 observed that the "Ram Bharose" order of the Allahabad High Court regarding the COVID-19 management in UP was non-implementable and stayed its execution. Earlier, the high court had given the order while hearing petitions regarding COVID healthcare system in the state. The apex court stated that the high court must refrain from issuing non-implementable directions and look into the possible things.
Tags: Covid-19, Healthcare, Allahabad High Court, Supreme Court
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Centre Asks States To Train Drivers To Carry Liquid Oxygen Containers
The Transport Ministry on May 22 directed the states to create a pool of trained and licensed drivers to supply medical oxygen to increase the transportation of health facilities. Aiming to have 2,500 drivers in the next two months, the ministry said the drivers will supplement or replace the existing drivers in relief work. The government also suggested to train drivers through short (3-4 day) program and apprenticeships.
Tags: Healthcare, Covid-19, oxygen cylinders, Transport Ministry
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
CBSE Calls Students To Join COVID Awareness Programme 'Young Warrior'
CBSE has asked the students to join ‘Young Warrior’ pandemic awareness programme launched in alliance with Health Ministry and UNICEF's youth consortium YuWaah. The board urged the participation of students and teachers between 10-30 age group. Notably, the statement came after PM Narendra Modi appealed the students calling them ‘baal mitra’ to spread awareness about the pandemic. Planning to engage 50 lakh youths, the programme will provide… read-more
Tags: Health Ministry, Healthcare, Covid-19, UNICEF, awareness, PM Narendra Modi, students
Courtesy: The Print