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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
126 specialists docs given job letters based on lowest salary quotation
1 2 Ranchi: A total of 126 specialist doctors selected through a tender process under the National Health Mission (NHM) were handed over their appointment letters by the state govt on Tuesday. The selection was made based on the lowest salary quotations offered by the doctors during the tender process, and each of them has been posted as per their preferred locations, ensuring both cost-efficiency and motivation to serve, officials said. State health minister Irfan Ansari distributed the appointment letters during a ceremony held at the IPH auditorium here. Out of the 219 posts originally tendered, 126 doctors have taken up the offer. Another tender process has been initiated to fill the remaining 146 specialist posts and 144 medical officer positions. Among the newly appointed doctors, the number of paediatricians is the most at 22, followed by 20 surgeons, 19 gynaecologists, 17 anaesthetists, 11 general physicians, 10 orthopaedic specialists, nine ophthalmologists, five ENT specialists, five psychiatrists, and four each in dermatology and radiology. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Speed up your Mac and free up storage with Space Lens MacPaw Read More Undo The job letter handing over event also featured the inauguration of a seven-day state-level health fair, the first-of-its-kind on the RCH campus. The fair, which will continue till July 28, aims to inform citizens about various NHM schemes. Facilities such as blood pressure, sugar, and heart disease screenings, Ayushman Bharat and CM Abua Health Security Scheme card registrations, pregnant women check-ups, and child immunisations are being provided free of cost at the fair. Speaking on the occasion, Ansari said, "Our goal is to transform the state into a 'Medicos City.' Every district will now serve as a robust centre of treatment. These newly appointed doctors will act as the health ministers of their respective hospitals, and we are giving them not only recognition but also responsibility." Additional chief secretary of the health department, Ajoy Kumar Singh, NHM director Shashi Prakash Jha, Khijri MLA Rajesh Kachhap, and JMHIDPCL MD Abu Imran were among the dignitaries present on the occasion. Singh emphasised that this appointment drive is more than just a job allocation but a mission to make specialised healthcare accessible to every corner of the state. Moreover, awareness chariots aimed at eradicating filariasis were flagged off in nine districts as part of a comprehensive public health outreach initiative. These mobile units will disseminate crucial information on prevention, detection, and treatment of filariasis, aiming to strengthen community participation and early intervention. Singh added, "The sadar hospital is now being recognised as a national model. Its remarkable transformation has not only elevated patient care standards in Jharkhand but has also drawn the attention of other states. Uttar Pradesh has officially expressed interest in replicating our healthcare innovations."
Hans India
7 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Ensure no lapses in maternal and child healthcare: Collector
Chittoor: As part of maternal and child healthcare initiatives, District Collector Sumit Kumar has instructed medical officers to ensure continuous supervision so that ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives) and ASHA workers perform their duties diligently in their respective areas. Speaking at a review meeting on Wednesday, the Collector said that maternal and infant deaths can be completely prevented if services under the RCH (Reproductive and Child Health) programme, such as the registration of pregnant women and the delivery of necessary healthcare services, are provided meticulously and thoroughly. The meeting was aimed at discussing three recent maternal deaths that occurred in Kolamasanapalle, Ogu and Vijalapuram PHCs. He stated that there should be no lapses in the registration of pregnant women and that Anganwadi registers must be properly maintained for accuracy. He highlighted that timely provision of nutritional supplements through Anganwadi centres can help prevent anaemia among pregnant women. The Collector stressed that ANMs and ASHA workers should pay special attention to pregnant women right from the time of conception until delivery, ensuring they do not develop anaemia. High-risk pregnant women should be monitored closely for their health status and provided with appropriate medical care as needed. He called for proactive measures both at the district level and primary healthcare level to ensure maternal deaths do not occur in the future. Sumit Kumar added that registering every newborn child is crucial to ensure timely vaccination and to monitor the health status of children regularly. In this context, medical officers play a key role in ensuring that ANMs and ASHA workers fulfill their responsibilities efficiently. District Medical and Health Officer Dr DT Sudha Rani, Deputy DM&HO Dr Venkata Prasad, DIO Dr C Hanumantha Rao, programme officers, medical officers, and other officials were present.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Maharashtra forms anti-ragging committees in medical colleges to tackle bullying, responds to 50 complaints
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Minister of Medical Education Hasan Mushrif, in a written reply, said in a serious bid to curb ragging, the state government has formed anti-ragging committees at the level of the medical colleges, which will hold regular periodical reviews. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Directorate of Medical Education issues advisories from time to time to all government medical colleges for taking further measures by the dean-level anti-ragging committees. The question was raised by member Saroj Ahire in the state Assembly on the steps taken by the government to curb ragging. Minister Mushrif said that the National Medical Commission has released the National Medical Commission (Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical Colleges and Institutions) Regulations, 2021, in order to take steps to curb ragging across the country. Minister Mushrif said that the Maharashtra University of Health Services had received complaints about 50 raging cases during 2022-24 through the National Anti-Ragging portal. The University has immediately taken a serious note of those complaints. The minister said that the state government does not have the Society Against Violence in Education's report on the complaints of ragging in connection with the Maharashtra University of Health Services. He said no deaths were reported in ragging complaints received by the Maharashtra University of Health Services. Of the 50 complaints, 41 were general and nine were serious. In another question, Maharashtra Minister of Public Health Prakash Abitkar, in a written reply, said 14 pregnancy cases due to child marriage, of which seven delivered babies between April 2024 and March 2025 in Beed district. These cases were reported by the Centre's Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Portal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Public Health Department has communicated to various health organisations to initiate action in connection with child marriage under the provisions of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The question was raised by Amol Khatal on the child marriage case in the Beed district. Minister Abitkar said that the gram sevaks in all gram panchayats have been appointed as anti-child marriage officers. The anganwadi sevikas have been appointed to assist the gram sevaks. In urban areas, the child development project officers have been appointed as anti-child marriage officers and anganwadi supervisors as assistant anti-child marriage officers. Further, in every district, a child protection cell has been established.
News18
11-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Beed's Shocking Truth: 14 Child Brides Pregnant In One Year
While these 14 pregnancies have been officially counted, activists fear that the real numbers could be higher because many cases in deep rural areas never get registered. Maharashtra's Beed district, already in the news for troubling stories of child marriage and exploitation, is once again under the spotlight. In a written reply in the state assembly, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Aabitkar confirmed that 14 girls were recorded as pregnant out of child marriages in Beed district between April 2024 and March 2025. Of these, seven have already given birth. The disclosure came after MLAs Amol Khatal from Sangamner and Amit Satam raised questions about the disturbing trend, seeking official data from the state's reproductive and child health (RCH) portal. The minister's reply has sparked fresh debate over how deeply rooted child marriage still is in parts of rural Maharashtra — despite strict laws banning the practice. The minister clarified that the pregnancies were not officially recorded as sexual assault cases, since the RCH portal does not allow separate recording of minors as victims of sexual violence. Instead, once a woman or girl of reproductive age tests positive for pregnancy, her name is registered as a 'pregnant mother' along with her husband's name. The system also verifies the age using Aadhaar data when linking the ABHA health card to the RCH portal. Minister Aabitkar's reply raises fresh concerns about how underage pregnancies are hidden behind legal loopholes, where the focus remains on tracking reproductive data rather than tackling child abuse or forced marriages. Many child rights activists point out that any sexual relations with a girl below 18 are illegal under Indian law, regardless of so-called 'marriage'. While these 14 pregnancies have been officially counted, activists fear that the real numbers could be higher because many cases in deep rural areas never get registered or reach government records. In his statement, Aabitkar assured that the government has taken steps to strengthen the crackdown on child marriages. He said instructions have been issued to all health institutions under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, to report and prevent such cases. To keep a tighter watch at the grassroots level, gram sevaks (village servants) have been declared as child marriage prevention officers in every village across the state. Anganwadi workers have been roped in to assist them. In urban areas, Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) and Anganwadi supervisors are now designated as the main and assistant child marriage prohibition officers. Additionally, every district now has a dedicated child protection cell. Schools, government offices, and village community halls are also asked to hold mandatory child marriage prevention pledge ceremonies to raise awareness. However, despite these measures on paper, Beed's recent numbers show that awareness alone is not enough. Local activists say deeply rooted social customs, poverty, and lack of education for girls continue to fuel child marriages, often with families turning a blind eye to the law. As Maharashtra's lawmakers debate tougher enforcement, the state faces a tough question — how many more young girls will be forced into motherhood before the system acts decisively? view comments First Published: July 11, 2025, 09:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
West Australian
26-06-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Doctor flying cross-country to raise funds for rare disease centre to land in Broome
A doctor flying across the country to raise cash for a much-needed gene therapy centre at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital will make a stop in Broome as well as Kununurra, Karratha, Geraldton, and other WA locations on his fund-raising quest. Flying his Cirrus SR22 solo across Australia, Associate Professor Andrew Kornberg aims to raise $4.5 million to establish dedicated spaces, resources and specialist staffing at RCH to support children with rare and complex conditions. Currently, around one in three children with a rare disease will not reach five years of age but with new treatments like gene therapy Professor Kornberg says there is hope. 'If you provide gene therapy early enough, children are basically cured but we need to have a dedicated place to be able to administer these treatments otherwise we're not doing the right thing by our kids,' he said. While Australian hospitals can administer gene therapy, access is limited, highly cost prohibitive and, in many cases, can't be delivered sustainably. That's why Professor Kornberg said he is taking to the skies, to make the new treatments more accessible and honour his past patients. 'There were two children I cared for with muscular dystrophies. At the time, gene therapy was just becoming available but we couldn't offer it, not because the science wasn't there, but because we lacked the infrastructure. That's the reality in every capital city right now and it shouldn't be,' he said. 'Those two kids really reinforced for me that without dedicated beds and a proper centre, these breakthroughs don't mean much and that's what this flight is about.' He also called on billionaire mining magnates Andrew Forrest and Gina Rinehart to contribute. 'I'm hoping Gina Rinehart and Twiggy Forrest look at this and realise that this is for all of our children and they come to the party as well,' Professor Kornberg said. The flight comes on the back of a previous Fly for the Kids journey back in 2017 where Professor Kornberg flew 16,000km solo across Australia in just 25 days to raise awareness and funds for children with complex neurological conditions. 'When I did this the first time around, we were successful. Every other centre in Australia developed a similar sort of program to what we developed, and that's what I'm hoping will happen this time round with this flight,' Professor Kornberg said. 'If we raise the $4.5m it will mean that children with rare diseases will have a dedicated place where these new treatments can make a difference to their lives. 'Every day presents a challenge for so many of these children and their families, and this journey is my way of doing everything I can to bring hope and a brighter future.' Set to land in Broome on July 8, Professor Kornberg said it was a 'special stop' for him this time round. 'Back in 2017, I couldn't get there. I left in March, which is the wrong time of year for the north so this time I made sure it was on the route,' he said. 'The west coast of Australia is just incredible, and I'm really looking forward to finally making it to Broome — it feels like a missing piece from the last trip.' RCH Foundation chief executive Ryan Brown highlighted the importance of community support. 'This is an opportunity for every Australian to transform the lives of children with rare diseases. Your donation, no matter the size, can bring hope to children and their families who previously had none,' he said. Andrew will take off on his ambitious flight on July 2, departing from Moorabbin Airport, south-east of Melbourne. To learn more about Fly for the Kids or how you can donate or fundraise, please visit
