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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
More than 14.5k women detected with cancer-like symptoms post screening in Hingoli
Mumbai: More than 14,500 women in Maharashtra's Hingoli have been detected with "cancer-like symptoms" during screening under the Sanjivani scheme, state health minister Prakash Abitkar informed the assembly on Thursday. A total of 2,92,996 were surveyed since March 8 there during which they had to answer a questionnaire related to cancer symptoms, Abitkar said in a written reply in the House. "Out of these, 14,542 women were detected with cancer-like symptoms. So far, three have been diagnosed with cancer of the uterus, one with breast cancer and eight with oral cancer after screening and tests. The campaign in Hingoli was an initiative of the district collector for early diagnosis and treatment of cancer," he said. The minister also said there is no proposal to set up a separate cancer hospital for women, though he added that health camps and screenings are held in rural areas for diagnosis of cancer. Diagnostic facilities are provided at district hospitals and medical college hospitals and 'cancer warriors' trained by Tata Memorial Hospital visit 11 district hospitals twice every month with experts, the minister informed the assembly. Day-care chemotherapy centres have started at eight district hospitals and the process to establish these in all districts is underway, Abitkar said.>
India Today
3 days ago
- Health
- India Today
Over 14,000 women detected with cancer-like symptoms in Maharashtra
More than 14,500 women in Maharashtra's Hingoli have been detected with "cancer-like symptoms" during screening under the Sanjivani scheme, state health minister Prakash Abitkar informed the assembly on Thursday.A total of 2,92,996 were surveyed since March 8 there, during which they had to answer a questionnaire related to cancer symptoms, Abitkar said in a written reply in the House."Out of these, 14,542 women were detected with cancer-like symptoms. So far, three have been diagnosed with cancer of the uterus, one with breast cancer and eight with oral cancer after screening and tests. The campaign in Hingoli was an initiative of the district collector for early diagnosis and treatment of cancer," he The minister also said there is no proposal to set up a separate cancer hospital for women, though he added that health camps and screenings are held in rural areas for the diagnosis of facilities are provided at district hospitals and medical college hospitals and 'cancer warriors' trained by Tata Memorial Hospital visit 11 district hospitals twice every month with experts, the minister informed the chemotherapy centres have started at eight district hospitals and the process to establish these in all districts is underway, Abitkar said.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Health minister promises funds for Amravati Super Specialty Hospital
Nagpur: Public Health minister Prakash Abitkar assured the Legislative Council on Monday that the govt is actively securing additional funds through supplementary demands to address infrastructure gaps at the Amravati Super Specialty Hospital. During Question Hour, Abitkar responded to a query from MLC Sanjay Khodke, saying, "We are committed to improving the hospital's facilities and will ensure funding is made available." Abitkar confirmed that the installation of a long-pending Cath Lab would be completed within 15 days. Regarding the issue of honorarium hikes for doctors raised by MLC Vikram Kale, the minister said that a proposal has been received, and instructions have been issued to process it under existing department norms. Addressing the underfunding of govt hospitals under the Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, Abitkar acknowledged a structural imbalance. "Currently, only 12% of funds under the scheme go to govt hospitals. We are working on a new policy that will increase this share to over 50%, and it will be placed before the cabinet soon," he said. In response to MLC Chitra Wagh's concern about hospitals demanding money from patients covered under the scheme, Abitkar stated, "This is a serious issue. A probe has been initiated into such complaints." The minister's assurances raise hopes of better tertiary care in the Vidarbha region, where patients often travel to Nagpur or Pune for specialised treatment due to infrastructural constraints in districts like Amravati.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
One Day for Farmer initiative implemented in Kolhapur district
Kolhapur: The One Day for Farmer initiative was implemented in Kolhapur district on Saturday, with officials from various district administration departments spending the day with farmers to understand their problems. The initiative spread awareness on various govt schemes meant for farmers to the maximum number of farmers. Approximately 300 villages participated in the initiative, which was carried out in collaboration with the agriculture department, district administration, and the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA). District collector Amol Yedge, along with officials from various departments, public representatives including sarpanchs, deputy sarpanchs, gram panchayat members, office-bearers, progressive farmers, farmers in Resource Bank, the Atma Farming Advisory Committee, and groups registered with the govt system participated. Activities such as Shivar Pheri, Sheti Shala, tree plantation, and discussions and guidance sessions reached a large number of district farmers, aiming to engage with the farming community. During the initiative, guardian minister Prakash Abitkar entered paddy fields at Radhanagari and planted seedlings in Anant Chougule's field while being drenched in rain. Abitkar sat with farmers, consuming zunka-bhakri and thecha, interacting with them, and learning about their farming challenges. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Campo Largo (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo "Further activities will be implemented to increase crop production after taking information from this initiative," Abitkar said. Jalindar Pangare, the district agricultural officer, said, "Information about important schemes like PM Kisan, Farmer ID under AgriStack Scheme, Prime Minister Micro Food Processing Industries, Orchard Plantation under MGNREGA, Agricultural Mechanization Scheme, Integrated Horticulture Development Mission, Bhausaheb Phundkar Orchard Plantation, Late Gopinath Munde Farmers Accident Relief Grant, and other schemes of various departments were given to the farmers. "
Time of India
23-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Kolhapur district planning body okays 67cr to revamp zilla parishad schools
Kolhapur: The district planning and development (DPDC) council meeting of Kolhapur approved Rs67 crore for the first phase of revamping Zilla Parishad (ZP) schools under a special programme. The meeting of DPDC, the apex body for planning and spending of the funds for works, was held on Monday under the chair of district guardian minister Prakash Abitkar. For the development works proposed in 2024-25, the approval to spend nearly Rs 700 crore was given by the body, and works to be taken through the Rs 764 crore outlay for 2025-24 were discussed in the meeting. Abitkar said, "Most of the schools are as old as 80 years, and some are even 100 years old. ZP's programme is the first of its kind in the state. The ZP is going to make some funds available, and the funds will be raised through corporate social responsibility as well. Once the revamping of the ZP schools is done through this programme, a similar school development model will be implemented across the state." "A special programme has been undertaken by Kolhapur ZP-Samruddh and Adarsh schools for revamping 357 ZP-run schools from the district. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 40세 미만이라면 이 매혹적인 게임을 하지 마세요 경복의 바다 게임 플레이 Undo The programme will be implemented in the next five years. For the first phase of work, we have approved Rs 67 crore. Along with the schools, we are going to strengthen the health infrastructure, for which Rs 32 crore have been allocated from DPDC," said Abitkar. The members of the DPDC suggested allocating land to grow cattle feed crops so that there is no shortage of fodder during the monsoon. Member of Parliament Dhairyasheel Mane suggested managing the discharge from the dams effectively when filled to 70% of the total capacity to avoid floods in the district.
