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The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
2.28 crore people in Tamil Nadu benefit under Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme, says Health Minister
The Tamil Nadu Health Minister, Ma. Subramanian, said that 2.28 crore people have so far benefited under the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme, on Monday. Mr. Subramanian, along with Minister for Tourism R. Rajendran, participated in the 30th convocation day at the Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College (GMKMC) and conferred degrees on 100 graduands. Speaking at the function, Minister Subramanian said that many of the best doctors from the college were working abroad and some had even cleared civil services examination. About 56 alumni were working in the college, including 12 as heads of various departments. The Minister said that for the past two years, parents of students studying in all 36 medical colleges were invited to witness the convocation day and photographed along with their children on stage. Listing out the achievements of the State government in the last four years, Minister Subramanian said that various modern equipment worth ₹65.43 crore, including a CT scan and a digital mobile X-ray, have been provided to Salem GMKMC hospital. Construction of a quarters for nursing students was under way at ₹51.98 crore. New buildings have been provided for 35 urban primary health centres and primary health centres in the district. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has rolled out various schemes for the upgrade of medical infrastructure. The government had spent ₹365 crore for the Innuyir Kappom Nammai Kakkum 48 scheme, which has benefited four lakh people. The Union Government is now emulating the scheme by providing ₹1.50 lakh to treat accident victims. Similarly, Tamil Nadu received the 'United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force' award from the United Nations, the Minister added. Rajya Sabha member S.R. Sivalingam, GMKMC Dean J. Devi Meenal and officials from concerned departments participated in the convocation ceremony.
New Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
14,850 accident cases treated at Madurai GRH under NK-48 scheme
MADURAI: As many as 14,850 road accident victims have benefitted through the 'Innuyir Kappom Nammai Kakkum 48' (NK-48) scheme at the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) in Madurai, since its launch in December 2021 till April 2025, according to records from the GRH Emergency Department. The hospital has so far provided treatment worth Rs 15.01-crore free of cost for patients under the scheme, said Dr S Thanappan, HOD (Emergency Medicine), GRH. For the four years till 2024, the hospital has performed a total of 11,869 surgeries under the scheme -- 4,122 neurosurgeries, 3,056 orthopaedic surgeries, 4,247 general surgeries, and 444 major surgeries. In 2025, till April, the emergency department of the hospital has carried out 523 neurosurgeries, 557 orthopaedic surgeries, and 921 general surgeries. Speaking to TNIE, Dr Thanappan said, "The primary task of the scheme is to treat and save the victims within 48 hours of the accident. Thus, all kinds of road accident cases are included in the scheme, and only these cases are eligible. A majority of the cases are related to neurology and neurosurgery, fractures (ortho) and severe vascular injuries. Often, cases from Theni, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Dindigul are referred to the GRH, as victims might require advanced procedures, especially neurosurgeries. Many district hospitals and medical college hospitals do not have specialists in neurology, posing difficulties in treating head injuries at those facilities."
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Health Minister launches Haemophilia App in Salem
Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma. Subramanian, launched the Haemophilia App at Yercaud in the district on Thursday. Mr. Subramanian and Tourism Minister R. Rajendran inaugurated the two-day seminar for government medical officers on leadership and performance development, Med Lead-2025, at Yercaud. The ministers inaugurated the fertility centre at Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Psychiatric Emergency Treatment, and Rehabilitation Centre. Speaking at the function, Mr. Rajendran highlighted that the Health and Family Welfare Department's performance over the past four years was being appreciated across the country, and noted that the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme has benefited 2.15 crore people statewide, with 11.2 lakh individuals receiving support in Salem district alone. Additionally, over 3,40,000 people have benefited under the Innuyir Kappom Nammai Kakkum 48 initiative, including 16,527 people in Salem district. 'The Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme received an award from the United Nations (UN) for its impact. Across the state, 1,000 Mudhalvar Marunthagam centres have been established. Furthermore, following Chennai, a new fertility centre is being inaugurated in Salem,' the Minister added. Mr. Subramanian said that medical infrastructure in the state has seen several upgrades over the last four years through various schemes, and thousands of people have begun to utilise the medical services in government facilities like hospitals, primary health centres and medical college hospitals. 'Before DMK came to power, six lakh people utilised the medical services and now it has increased to 10 lakh per day. The work of upgrading 50 new rural and urban primary health centres and 208 urban wellness centres at a cost of ₹1,018 crore is nearing completion, and will soon be inaugurated,' the minister added. Mr. Subramanian also added that this was the first time 178 medical officers, including medical college deans, deputy directors, health officers, and head of departments were participating in a seminar. Regarding the show cause notices issued to medical colleges in Tamil Nadu by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for not meeting certain standards, Mr. Subramaniam said such notices are a usual process, and clear explanations have been given for them. For the first time, 2,462 doctors were recruited, and Tamil Nadu will firmly oppose the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the minister added.
