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The Hindu
13 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Health officials told to step up measures to counter seasonal diseases
State Commissioner of Family Welfare G. Veerapandian directed the Medical and Health officials across Chittoor district to step up preparedness measures against seasonal diseases given the ongoing monsoon, on Saturday. The virtual session included District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) D.T. Sudharani and district-level programme officers. The Commissioner informed the officials to adopt and enforce focused strategies to fight malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and diarrhoeal infections. He directed them to launch a series of public awareness campaigns across the district, particularly in the rural areas. Mr. Veerapandian directed the compulsory entry of Electronic Health Records (EHR) for all out-patient cases to streamline treatment at the PHCs and district hospital. He asked the doctors to follow up regularly under the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) survey and enhance data entry in low-performing areas. The Commissioner insisted that all deliveries, both at the government and private hospitals, must be recorded in the Health Management Information System (HMIS). Institutional deliveries should be taken up extensively to curb maternal and infant mortality. He said that high-risk pregnancies should be referred to district hospitals. The official suggested that the Medical and Paramedical fraternity should do their best to reduce C-section births. He further focussed on the launching of campaigns to prevent teenage pregnancies.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Abortions in Kerala rise 76% over nine years
KOLLAM: Kerala has recorded an over 76% jump in abortion cases over a nine-year period, given the improved access to reproductive healthcare, according to data with the Health Management Information System (HMIS) portal. The state reported 30,037 abortions in 2023-24, compared to 17,025 in 2014-15, marking a 76.43% increase. In the latest period, 21,282 abortions were conducted in private hospitals, while government hospitals accounted for only 8,755 cases, indicating a growing reliance on private healthcare facilities. The data includes both spontaneous and induced abortions. In 2023-24, the state reported 20,179 induced abortions and 9,858 spontaneous abortions. In 2014-15, abortion procedures were almost evenly split between public and private hospitals, with 8,324 and 8,701 cases respectively. However, since 2015-16, private hospitals have consistently recorded a higher share of cases. From 2015-16 to 2024-25, Kerala reported a total of 1,97,782 abortion cases, of which only 67,004 were in government hospitals. Private hospitals accounted for 1,30,778 cases during this period. The report also noted a steady rise in induced abortions over the period under under review, reflecting better access to reproductive healthcare. Health experts, however, express concern over the increasing dependence on private hospitals and stress the need to strengthen the public health sector. Speaking to TNIE, Dr Leema, senior gynaecologist at the Women and Children Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, said more patients now prefer private institutions due to better facilities and enhanced privacy. 'Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) is a high-risk procedure,' said Leema. 'It is high time govt invested in better infra' 'Under the MTP (Amendment) Act, 2021, the permissible abortion limit has been extended from 20 to 24 weeks. Most women seeking abortions today are aware of their rights. They trust private hospitals for better operational care, post-procedure support, and, importantly, privacy — something often lacking in government institutions. Women today don't want to take risks with their lives and naturally lean towards private care,' she said. Dr Pandu R, senior gynaecologist at Kannur MCH, said it is high time the government invested in better infrastructure to regain public trust.
India.com
18-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
CGHS Rule Change 2025: 10 Things That Govt Employees Want To Know About
photoDetails english 2917676 Updated:Jun 18, 2025, 11:18 AM IST CGHS Rule Change 2025 1 / 11 The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launch next-generation Health Management Information System (HMIS) for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries. The comprehensive digital platform has gone live from 28th April 2025. Here are 10 things that govt employees want to know about CGHS Rule Change in 2025. 1. PAN-Based Unique Identification of Beneficiaries 2 / 11 • Every beneficiary will now be mapped to a unique PAN-based identifier. This will eliminate duplication of records and help in streamlining the validation process for entitlements. 2. Integrated Digital Verification & Contribution Tracking 3 / 11 • Contribution payments will now be auto-verified through direct integration (Line of Business Application Integration) with Bharat Kosh. There will be no manual choosing of options, entry of details on Bharat Kosh portal which shall eliminate errors and refund issues. 3. Pre-payment Scrutiny of Applications 4 / 11 • New system enables scrutiny and approval of card applications before the payment stage. This ensures that applicants are guided regarding eligibility and contribution amount before making a payment. 4. Online Card Modification Services 5 / 11 • Services like card transfers, change in dependent status, and category change (Serving to Pensioner, etc.) can now be initiated and completed entirely online. 5. Real-Time Application Tracking and Alerts 6 / 11 • The system will generate SMS and email alerts at each stage of application processing. This increases transparency and reduces in-person follow-ups. 6. Mandatory Password Reset and Secure Access 7 / 11 • All existing users will be prompted to reset their passwords on first login. This is being enforced as a cyber hygiene measure in accordance with MeitY security advisories. 7. DDO/PAO-Based Department Identification 8 / 11 • Department identity will be verified using Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) and Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) codes, as indicated in employee salary slips. This ensures backend mapping of sponsoring authorities. 8. Mobile Application Relaunch (Android & iOS) 9 / 11 • The official CGHS mobile apps have been re-developed and now offer an enhanced beneficiary experience with: 9. Access to Digital CGHS Card 10 / 11 Real-time status tracking E-referrals and appointment scheduling (where applicable) Integrated contact with Helpdesk and AD Offices Legacy System Deactivation and Website Migration 10. discontinued from April 28 11 / 11 28 April onwards, CGHS Contribution shall be only through CGHS Website i.e. The existing manual process of payment available on has been discontinued from 28th April 2025.
New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Delays and disruptions in CGHS new portal leave patients without medicines
NEW DELHI: A transition to a new e-interface by the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) of its Health Management Information System (HMIS) portal has led to delays and disruptions in accessing medicines to thousands of beneficiaries in Delhi NCR. Patients complained facing delay of over 10 days in getting essential medicines for their health conditions, which is attributed to server issues and incomplete patient data uploads. The issue has severely impacted beneficiaries who rely on government dispensaries for treatment. Out of 151 CGHS dispensary units in the Delhi NCR region, around 139 are located in the national capital. While Ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines are available in a few centres, most dispensaries primarily distribute allopathic medicines. However, with the new digital interface facing technical glitches, most of these facilities have been unable to provide even basic allopathic drugs on time. Patients across multiple locations have reported being turned away daily. Vineet Raje, a resident of RK Puram, said she has been unable to collect his prescribed medicines for several days.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Saran third in Bihar in anemia-free ranking
Chhapra: Saran district has secured the 3rd place in the state in anaemia-free ranking. Saran civil surgeon, Sagar Dulal Sinha, said on the basis of recorded data on the HMIS ( Health Management Information System ) Portal, the performance of Saran district in 2024-25 was satisfactory with a 93.2% score, which provided 3rd place to this civil surgeon hoped that their target will be to get first place in the next evaluation. It is known that under this programme, different age group beneficiaries are given syrup of iron-folic acid, pink and blue tablets. "This programme is an ambitious health initiative of the central govt aimed at removing anaemia-related symptoms," he Kumar Singh, DDM (District Data Manager) of the district health society, said that their attempt was to provide health facilities and nutrition to each of the citizens of the district. According to WHO, one-fourth of the population of the world suffers from anaemia, which is responsible for different diseases, including tiredness, weakness, yellowing of the skin, and breathing problems."
