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Scotsman
08-07-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Improvements to Holyrood Park easy as ABC
There have long been calls to ban traffic from Holyrood Park The iconic greenspace of Holyrood Park has been in the news a lot recently. There have been collisions on Queen's Drive, rockfall risks at Samson's Ribs and hikers sustaining injuries whilst walking up Arthur's Seat. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... These underline a few issues in the area that led me to begin a campaign to create a safe, accessible and sustainable Holyrood Park for the 21st century. We talk about 'ABC improvements' – accessibility, biodiversity and culture. Accessibility is a large focus of our campaign, and we work closely with disability groups and organisations who also want to make the park safe for everyone to walk, wheel, or cycle at their own pace. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Under the Accessibility umbrella we also know that a 'car-free Holyrood Park' is a contested issue. Far too many car and van drivers treat the park like a rat-run which brings noise and pollution to what should be a peaceful and safe space for people. We must turn things around if we are to make the park into the showcase of urban nature that I know it can be. B is for the biodiversity and nature of Holyrood Park that is world renowned and celebrated across the city. Yet so much of its beauty has been left to fade, with historic buildings falling into disrepair, paths heavily eroded and the Radical Road closed off for those wishing access. Because of climate change, some wildlife and biodiversity are in decline. C is for culture and the need to respect and invest in history. The park itself is a historic monument, but also throughout the greenspace you will find monuments and areas of historical significance. Along with these issues are the recent developments I mentioned – notably the work to re-open Duddingston Low Road which was closed due to the risk of rockfall. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has advised that work will commence to build infrastructure that protects users and the area – initially this will be for pedestrians only. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But there is some positive and exciting news to be told – behind the scenes there has been movement in the creation of Friends of Holyrood Park which first met in the Scottish Parliament in June this year. In this meeting we discussed our relationship with HES, traffic management with Police Scotland, and how Edinburgh City Council's Low Emission Zone affects park access and usage. We're looking forward to movement happening on signage, diversions, future volunteer work and how the committee will build and thrive over the next year. It has been a privilege to lead this campaign and work with the amazing stakeholders and residents on the issues around and inside the park. Heading into the next session of Parliament I aim to introduce a members' bill to update the outdated legislation at the park. This will allow for better nature restoration, upgrades to facilities and improvements to safety and accessibility for all. By focusing on accessibility, biodiversity and culture we can make our park even more special, it's as simple as ABC. Lorna Slater is co-leader of the Scottish Greens
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
PET CT scan and Gamma camera to be commissioned at Tiruchi GH soon
A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT) scan centre with Gamma camera (SPECT) will become functional at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) in Tiruchi by the end of the year, according to official sources. As per a recent work order issued by Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation, the project is to be executed by Bengaluru-based company Matrix Imaging Solutions India, under the 'Build, Own and Operate' model of private-public partnership, which will not create any new expenditure for the State Government. 'The successful bidder (service provider) will have to pay 10% of their monthly collection to the Hospital Maintenance Fund for the utilisation of space, water and electricity,' according to the work order. Experienced specialists and technicians will be recruited by the service provider. The period of the contract is initially set at five years. 'We have identified a place for the new facility, and since it will emit radiation, stringent precautions will be taken to ensure safety. All the materials used will be approved by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). The facility will be designed according to industrial specifications. 'Hot toilets' will also be built inside the premises. We expect the centre to be ready by the end of this year,' a senior MGMGH official told The Hindu. He added that two rooms had been earmarked in the Super-Speciality Block of the hospital to provide easy access to patients from private and public hospitals. According to the initial price list (applicable to all patients), a whole body PET-CT scan will cost ₹11,000. Other scan prices range from ₹9,200 to ₹6,500. Gamma camera studies will cost ₹1,200 to ₹12,900. Patients covered by the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme will be scanned on cashless mode with requisite authentication.
Daily Express
11-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Sabah wants rural docs waiver: Federal freeze on allowances
Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 By: Nora Ahmad Text Size: James, accompanied by Dr Maria, upon arrival for the colloquium Kota Kinabalu: State Community Development and People's Wellbeing Minister Datuk James Ratib is pushing for rural doctors' allowances in Sabah and Sarawak to be exempt from the current Federal freeze. He said he would present the proposal to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad during a meeting scheduled here today (Thursday), citing concerns that the frozen allowances could worsen the State's existing doctor shortage in rural areas. Advertisement 'We are already facing a shortage of doctors serving in rural areas. If their allowances remain frozen, many doctors may not renew their government contracts, which would severely impact Sabah,' he told reporters after officiating the 17th Public Health Colloquium, here, Wednesday. He pointed out the disparity between urban and rural postings, noting that while both face the same allowance freeze, rural doctors work in areas lacking basic infrastructure, including wifi access, clean water supply and electricity. For the record, according to State Health Director Dr Maria Suleiman, Sabah currently has 2,981 permanent doctors and specialists, with an additional 1,072 on contract. On healthcare infrastructure improvements, James revealed that around 30 remaining wooden health clinics Statewide will be replaced with concrete structures, expected to be completed next year. He said during his two-and-a-half-year tenure, about 100 dilapidated wooden clinics have been upgraded. He also disclosed ongoing efforts to acquire Sabah's first Positron Emission Tomography scanner for cancer detection and monitoring. The machine, currently under tender process and expected to arrive this year, will be installed at the Sabah Women and Children's Hospital, eliminating the need for patients to travel to Sarawak for scans that cost up to RM3,000. Additionally, he called for improved regulation of electronic cigarettes, citing concerns about illegal substance contamination. He said he could only make recommendations to the Health Ministry to improve regulations on vape-related matters. 'I will recommend improvements in advisory measures to prevent indiscriminate vaping, a study to control (the manufacturing of vape products) and to determine whether they are laced with drugs. 'If the vape liquid contains drugs, the responsible individuals should be arrested,' he said. On banning the sale of vapes, James said the jurisdiction lied with the Local Government and Housing Ministry. Perlis, Terengganu, Kelantan, Johor and Kedah have banned the sale of vape products. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
