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Time of India
14-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Ramps and customized wheelchairs at Tvm Central
T'puram: In a novel step towards ensuring accessible travel for all, portable wheelchair ramps and customised wheelchairs were introduced at the central railway station in Thampanoor to enhance the travel experience of disabled persons and senior citizens. Thiruvananthapuram railway division, in collaboration with NGOs Swarga Foundation, Pallium India and Care & Share, unveiled 'Project Sugamya – Breaking Barriers' on Monday. Divisional railway manager Manish Thaplyal inaugurated the programme, which provided 15 mobile ramps and 15 specially designed wheelchairs to the railways. These new facilities will be stationed at various station managers' offices throughout the division, ensuring quick deployment when needed. The customized wheelchairs are engineered for seamless movement within stations and train coaches, prioritizing user independence, comfort and safety. TNN
New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Over 8,000 volunteers rally behind Kerala's vision for Universal Palliative Care Project
KOCHI: Within one month, nearly 8,400 volunteers have registered on the Sannadhasena portal as part of the state government's Universal Palliative Care Project. 'Over 1.5 lakh patients have registered on the state's Palliative Care Grid platform. This places the need more volunteers trained in palliative care. Many individuals have come forward to join the initiative. We have also asked existing volunteers to register on the portal. The health department and care units will organise a three-day training programme for new volunteers. Better awareness about palliative care and its significance has helped. Currently, we have more than 8,300 volunteers and 1,108 NGOs who have signed in,' said Dr Mathews Numpeli, medical officer for the project. The trend is indicative of society's commitment to the elderly. 'The initiative can help build compassion, especially among youngsters. It will support the existing health system and be a positive investment for the sector. Citizens are now more aware of the need to support the elderly and ensure quality care. Changes in the system, education and other initiatives have helped impressed on people the need for more palliative care volunteers in the state,' said Dr M R Rajagopal, founder of Pallium India, a charitable trust working in the palliative care sector. The state already has more than 1,500 NGOs and trusts dedicated to palliative care. The details of volunteers, units, and patients will be linked, and review meetings will be held regularly to ensure that quality care is provided to them.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Letters to The Editor — July 4, 2025
A danger to democracy It is deeply shocking that the 'Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls' in poll-bound Bihar is set to disenfranchise a significant percentage of voters. This massive planned pruning raises serious doubts about the intent behind the SIR. When such large-scale deletions occur without due diligence or public awareness, democracy stands threatened. Therefore, the Election Commission of India is duty bound to explain to the nation whether the SIR is a transparent cleanup or a clean-out of voters. P.H. Hema Sagar, Secunderabad The 'Tibet test' For New Delhi, it is time for a test — this time, it's the Tibet test ('World' page, July 3). With the 14th Dalai Lama explicitly asserting that his successor will be 'decided by a trust, [and] not the Chinese government', this represents yet another strategic challenge, wherein New Delhi morally needs to back the 'honoured guest'. On the other hand, such a stance may come at a strategic cost for already tricky India-China relations. The deftness with which India walks this tightrope without making compromises on strategic autonomy will determine how much India scores in the Tibet test. Nishat, New Delhi Palliative care model I write this letter as a retired professor after reading the article, 'Integrating compassion, prioritising palliative care' (Editorial page, July 3). Pallium India, Trivandrum has been successfully undertaking palliative care in India. In the family structure of the aged, having friendly carers at home remains a critical part in good palliative care. The plight of the lonely aged is what is cause for concern. Between old-age homes and family-based care, India needs mid-level aged care homes such as 'Pahal Veedu' (day care centre) for the aged. Models such as the one in Thrissur, Kerala, can be replicated across India. Dr. M.P. Boraian, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu Rabies vaccine shortage I am writing this letter to express concern over the shortage of anti-rabies vaccines in Chennai's health centres. With rising cases of dog bites and the potential risk of rabies, there cannot be delays in treatment in the event of being bitten. There also needs to be public awareness campaigns on post-bite measures. Swetha V., Chennai
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Kerala Cancer Conclave from Saturday
The Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025, organised by the Association of Medical and Paediatric Oncologists of Kerala, will begin here on Saturday. The two-day event, which aims at exploring new challenges and innovative approaches to cancer care and treatment, will be inaugurated by Speaker A.N. Shamseer. Suresh H. Advani, widely regarded as the father of cancer treatment in India, will be the chief guest on the occasion. Other notable speakers at the inaugural session include M.R. Rajagopal, founder-chairman of Pallium India; Chandrabhas Narayana, Director of Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology; C.S. Pramesh, director of Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai; B. Satheesan, Director, Malabar Cancer Centre; and Binu Kunnath, president of the Kerala Chapter of Catholic Hospitals of India; among others. Over 200 cancer treatment experts from within and outside the country are participating in the event. The two-day event will feature discussions across seven key sessions on critical topics related to cancer care. The conclave will analyse the challenges and opportunities in cancer treatment in Kerala based on the statistical data of cancer patients. The role and misuse of media in cancer control activities, necessary changes in the use of medications in cancer treatment, accessibility of cancer care, availability of insurance facilities, the need for research and further studies in the field and the role of genomics and precision medicine in cancer care will be the main topics of discussion. A live painting session by artist B.D. Dathan, as part of cancer awareness creation, will be one of the main events on the sidelines.
