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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Set up superspecialty hospital in DK: DYFI
Mangaluru: The DYFI Dakshina Kannada unit members submitted a memorandum urging chief minister Siddaramaiah to set up a superspecialty hospital, including branches of Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, and Nimhans in Dakshina Kannada district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Youth leaders submitted a memorandum to the CM through deputy commissioner Darshan HV on Tuesday. DYFI district president BK Imthiyaz said that people are increasingly affected by cancer, heart-related diseases, as well as brain, nerve, and mental illnesses in Dakshina Kannada. To receive better treatment, they are compelled to rely on private hospitals that charge high fees. Due to the lack of proper treatment for serious diseases like cancer and heart-related illnesses in govt hospitals, the poor are being referred to private hospitals under the Ayushman scheme, effectively allowing govt health insurance funds to fill the coffers of private hospitals, he noted. Superspecialty hospitals like Kidwai, Jayadeva, and Nimhans for advanced treatments have not yet been established. Despite decades of demand for a govt medical college in Dakshina Kannada district, only announcements have been made during the govt's budget sessions, without any financial allocation, he lamented. The state govt should take immediate steps to establish units of Kidwai Cancer Hospital, Jayadeva Heart Hospital, and Nimhans in the district, similar to the models initiated in other districts. Imthiyaz urged the govt to expedite the release of funds for establishing a govt medical college in Mangaluru. "There is a need for strengthening govt hospitals by constructing primary, community, and taluk hospitals as per the population requirement and filling all vacant doctor and staff positions," he added.
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Samadhan Diwas brings hope for disabled man
Kanpur: Indrajeet, who could not walk on his own feet, and his old mother never imagined they would receive far more than they had expected at the Samadhan Diwas held in Tehsil Sadar Kanpur Nagar. A display of how a small initiative could overcome bureaucratic obstacles and satisfy an applicant was witnessed at the Samadhan Diwas on Monday. Proceedings took place under the chairmanship of additional district magistrate (Fin & Rev.) Vivek Chaturvedi. An old lady entered the hall, accompanied by her physically challenged son who could not walk. The SDM left his chair, approached the lady, asked her to explain her problem, and collected the papers she provided. The old lady, named Laxmi Devi, mentioned that a tricycle for her son would be helpful. She could not submit a written application as she had no knowledge of such formalities and was only able to come after being guided by someone. The SDM immediately took the initiative, contacted district magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh, presiding over Samadhan Diwas at Ghatampur Tehsil, and requested urgent assistance for the needy applicant. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The DM instructed the physically challenged welfare officer and the SDM to provide further support if needed. The SDM asked Laxmi Devi to return home, assuring her that he would visit for an inquiry. At 3 pm, Laxmi Devi was surprised to see the SDM at her doorstep. After verification, it was established that the family was living in difficult circumstances in a rented house, with Laxmi Devi working as a cook to support her family after the death of her husband. Their ration card had been cancelled, and they did not have a bank account. Following the district magistrate's directives, the SDM sent the lekhpal with the family and applied for a disability certificate, disabled pension, income certificate, and ration card for them. By coordinating with the supply inspector and district welfare officer, proceedings for the disability pension were initiated. An Antyodaya card was approved, and the process for an Ayushman card commenced. In addition to these facilities, the SDM visited the residence of the mother and son, providing them with a wheelchair and the benefits of other welfare schemes as instructed by the district magistrate, Kanpur Nagar.
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Mayor mum on renaming Hamidia hospital at meet
Bhopal: In contrast to last week's heated BMC council debate over renaming institutions linked to Last Nawab of Bhopal, Hamidullah Khan, the subject was absent from Hamidia hospital meeting, despite the presence of BMC Mayor Malti Rai, here on Monday. "The issue (renaming of Hamidia Hospital) was not discussed," said Rai. Her presence, however, fuelled speculation about the proposal, as mayors rarely attend meetings at government medical colleges. Meanwhile, the largest tertiary care hospital, now in its 70th year, is enhancing its healthcare and educational facilities by introducing a bone marrow transplant facility and a mother milk bank. The new bone marrow transplant unit, to be established on the fourth floor of Block H-1, carries an estimated cost of Rs 16–18 crore. This facility will provide specialised treatments for blood-related conditions at reduced rates, whilst Ayushman card holders will receive free treatment.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Dy CM reviews healthcareservices at CHC in city
Lucknow: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak on Saturday visited the Kaiserbagh Community Health Centre (CHC) to review healthcare arrangements and take stock of the ongoing Ayushman Arogya Mela. During his visit, he reprimanded officials for keeping old iron equipment in the passage, which was hindering the movement of patients and attendants. He also expressed concern over a damaged water cooler installed in the gallery and instructed that it be replaced at the earliest. He enquired with patients about the quality of care and the behaviour of the medical staff. CHC superintendent Dr Ritesh Dwivedi said that the deputy CM inspected the Ayushman counter, where Golden Cards were being issued. He also reviewed immunisation services and sought updates on Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) programmes, Dwivedi said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Delhi launches online OPD booking across 35 govt hospitals with HIMS platform
Healthcare Infrastructure Gets a Boost Live Events Sharp Critique of Previous Government Aiming for World-Class Healthcare (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a significant step toward digitising public healthcare, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the Health Information Management System (HIMS), a digital platform aimed at easing access to government hospital services, as reported by TOI. Patients can now book OPD appointments online, receive digital OPD slips, and view their medical records in real time, eliminating the need to queue at hospital counters.'This is a big relief for the people of Delhi, who will no longer have to stand in long lines or run from counter to counter. Everything is going digital,' said Gupta, announcing the rollout during an event at the Delhi system, developed with support from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and built on the NextGen e-Hospital platform, is integrated with Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs. Over 93 lakh ABHA IDs have already been created in Delhi, officials HIMS platform is now active in 35 government hospitals for OPD registration and will gradually extend to all public health institutions in the the digital health rollout, Gupta also virtually inaugurated 34 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs—primary health centres offering services such as vaccinations, maternal and child care, wellness counselling and yoga—and eight new Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which will offer subsidised essential medicines. The Ayushman centres are located in neighbourhoods including Shilampur, Kalkaji, Burari, Karol Bagh, Paschim Vihar, Malviya Nagar, and Gandhi to health minister Pankaj Singh, the government has made 68 Ayushman Mandirs operational in just one month. 'This is not a govt of advertisements. This is a govt that works,' he used the occasion to launch a strong attack on the previous AAP-led administration, accusing it of leaving key health projects incomplete.'We are still searching for their so-called health model. They didn't even appoint full-time medical superintendents. One MS was managing four hospitals. No permanent doctors, nurses, or paramedical staff were hired. They couldn't even complete one hospital in their tenure,' Gupta also alleged that 24 hospitals were left unfinished and seven ICU hospitals announced during the Covid-19 pandemic were never made operational. 'What they left behind were just empty porta cabins and iron structures. There were no doctors, no medicines, and no accountability,' she has not responded to the said her administration is currently constructing seven new super-specialty hospitals and is committed to delivering them on schedule. 'We will make Delhi a hub of world-class healthcare and modern facilities so that patients from across the country can come here for treatment,' she newly launched digital and physical infrastructure represents a concerted move by the Delhi government to streamline access to healthcare and widen its reach, especially in underserved areas.
