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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Association registers objection to dialysis services in PHCs on PPP model
With the State government issuing an order to establish dialysis facilities in upgraded Primary Health Centres (PHC) and run them through Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, Service Doctors and Post Graduates Association (SDPGA) has registered its objection. The association has stated that dialysis is a tertiary care service that requires technicians under the supervision of physicians, and engaging private players to run dialysis units may lead to full-fledged privatisation in the future. Under this, the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has been given the responsibility to run the dialysis units through the PPP model. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the association said that PHCs are mainly focused on primary prevention aspects of the health system. As Tamil Nadu is seeing an increase in Non Communicable Diseases involving high blood pressure, diabetes, heart and kidney ailments, PHCs should be strengthened in early identification of risk factors to prevent further damages. Bringing a tertiary service will divert from their main role. The SDPGA said that engaging the private sector in the government setup may lead to full privatisation in the future. Introducing the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme in PHCs is the next step to ask medical officers to earn and meet out all expenses similar to what is happening now in the health institutions under the directorates of Medical and Rural Health Services and Medical Education and Research. Currently, dialysis facilities are available in all district headquarters hospitals and medical college hospitals without private partners. SDPGA demanded the government to expand the same kind of dialysis services to taluk and non taluk hospitals.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Over 20,000 people from rural areas in Tiruchi district attend cancer screening programme
Over 20,000 of those invited from rural areas in Tiruchi district to take part in the Organised Cancer Screening programme launched on May 12 have responded, and efforts are on to improve attendance in the coming weeks, officials have said. The free programme is aimed at screening people aged over 18 for oral cancer and women aged over 30 for breast cancer and cervical cancer. Tiruchi was among the districts chosen for the first phase of the State Health Department initiative and was launched by Collector M. Pradeep Kumar at Kora Street Health and Wellness Centre, Gandhipuram, Woraiyur, on May 12. 'In the rural areas, approximately 60% of the invitees attended the screening camps conducted in 142 health and wellness centres. In due course, we hope these numbers will improve through inter-sectoral coordination and motivation of field staff,' a senior official from the District Health Office told The Hindu. As per official records, 47,378 invitee cards were issued to residents in rural areas from May 12 to June 23, out of which, 28,709 attended the screening programme. A total of 74 potential cases of cancer were referred to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) in Tiruchi for further treatment. This included 31 cases that tested positive for breast cancer, followed by 29 for cervical cancer, and 14 for oral cancer. Health authorities have stepped up efforts to increase awareness of the programme and enrol people under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme.
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Coimbatore Medical College Hospital accused of denying heart surgery to patient citing lack of specialists
A man who is on medication for a heart valve condition has alleged that the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) had recently asked him to go to Chennai or Madurai for surgery, citing unavailability of doctors. K. Karthikeyan, an autorickshaw driver from Peelamedu, alleged that he had been receiving medication at CMCH for nearly three years after being diagnosed with a heart valve condition. He was informed about the possibility of a surgical intervention, but his requests were repeatedly postponed. Recently, the hospital had advised him to go to government hospitals in Chennai or Madurai for the surgery, as specialists were not available at CMCH to perform the procedure. 'I cannot afford treatment at private hospitals as the cost is very high. Many hospitals are refusing to take up my case under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS). My condition has worsened to the point where even walking has become difficult,' he said. Karthikeyan and his wife, parents of two children, submitted a petition to the Coimbatore District Collector on Monday seeking assistance. When contacted, Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) Dean A. Nirmala said two assistant professor posts in the department that handles such surgeries have been vacant for over four months. 'We have been providing him with medication and consultations, and I have instructed our doctors to examine him to assess his condition and determine the appropriate course of action. Based on that, we will consider how best to support him,' she said.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Free cancer screening camps evoke poor response in Tiruchi; health officials blame it on ignorance, social stigma
Despite the growing need for cancer awareness and early detection, free cancer screening camps set up at the health centres in Tiruchi have evoked a lukewarm response from residents. Aimed at screening people aged over 18 for oral cancer and women aged over 30 for breast cancer and cervical cancer and providing appropriate treatment for recovery, the camps are yet to pick up pace despite being launched on May 12. According to M. Vijay Chandran, City Health Officer, several factors contribute to the low turnout. 'Lack of awareness about preventive cancer screening and its benefits is a major deterrent. Many people are hesitant to get screened for fear of diagnosis and social stigma associated with cancer.' The screening camps are set up in all 18 urban primary health centres and 36 health and wellness centres in the city. Each centre has a doctor, four staff nurses, six urban health nurses, and woman health volunteers. Training sessions were conducted for the doctors and medical staff. Urban health nurses and woman health volunteers are engaged in a door-to-door awareness campaign to sensitise people and invite them to the screening camp. With the data recorded in the Family Registration, which contains complete details of the persons in the family, their age, and other information, they reach out to the people and hand over invite cards. They are asked to bring the filled-in cards at the time of screening. As of June 21, about 14,125 invites were given, of them, 6,270 people have been screened at the centres. Among the screened, 111 were referred to hospitals for diagnosing, but only seven had gone in for a follow-up. 'Biopsy for cervical cancer was done for seven patients and there are no confirmed cases of cancer. A follow-up to check if the patients had visited the referred facility for screening is planned,' said Dr. Chandran. Steps have been taken to intensify the awareness campaign and enrol the people under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. The team has been instructed to screen patients enrolled at the UPHCs, beneficiaries of the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme, and Corporation officials and workers. Special cancer screening counters have been set up at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital for a hassle-free treatment experience.
New Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Over 2000 people receive welfare aid worth Rs 30 crore under Makkaludan Mudhalvar scheme in TN's Cuddalore
CUDDALORE: Welfare assistance worth Rs 30.09 crore was distributed to 2,254 beneficiaries as part of the third phase of special camps under the Makkaludan Mudhalvar scheme in Cuddalore district. The event, inaugurated by Labour Welfare and Skill Development Minister CV Ganesan on Thursday was held in the presence of Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, Cuddalore MP MK Vishnu Prasad, and Neyveli MLA Saba Rajendran. The camps were organised at Thiruvamur Government Higher Secondary School, Visur Union Middle School, Kattukoodalur Government Higher Secondary School, R Kannusamy Higher Secondary School in Kadampuliyur, and Pattirakottai Government Higher Secondary School. Minister Ganesan said, 'To simplify access to government services and ensure timely delivery, the Chief Minister launched the Makkaludan Mudhalvar scheme. In Cuddalore district, two phases have already been completed. Under the third phase, 90 camps—10 in each Assembly constituency—are being held in panchayat areas with higher Scheduled Caste populations. So far, 20 camps have been completed, and five are being conducted today in the Neyveli constituency.' The minister further said, 'These camps bring various government departments to a single location near the people's residences in rural areas. Citizens can submit petitions for services such as old-age pension, patta transfer, Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme card, family card, Aadhaar correction, and financial assistance. All petitions will be reviewed, and eligible ones will be addressed within 30 days.'
