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New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
KSRTC partners with RGCB to set up lab facility
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KSRTC has collaborated with the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) to set up a medical laboratory at Transport Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. The lab will offer blood sample collection and provide test results for both KSRTC employees and the general public. A wide range of tests, including special ones, will be available at discounted rates in accordance with the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). Additionally, several health packages such as Executive Checkups, Health & Wellness Checkups, and Fitness Immunity Checkups are also offered under CGHS. KSRTC CMD Pramod Shankar stated that this lab is part of the ongoing efforts to enhance health protection and care for KSRTC employees. Recent initiatives include a health insurance scheme covering employees up to Rs 30 lakh, an online medical consultation service, emergency medical units at bus stations, and health awareness programmes conducted at the unit level. In celebration of the fourth anniversary of the LDF government, KSRTC launched a comprehensive insurance package for its employees, in partnership with SBI. The scheme, which benefits 22,095 permanent employees, offers coverage for accidents, with families of accident victims receiving Rs 1 crore in compensation. The scheme also covers post-accident treatment and the import of necessary medicines. Employees can further upgrade their insurance coverage by paying an additional premium, with coverage options ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 15 lakh.
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.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
RGCB invites applications for PhD biotechnology programme
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, has invited applications for admission to the PhD programme, starting in August 2025, in various domains of disease biology, bioinformatics and plant science. Candidates with a postgraduate degree in life/agricultural/environmental/veterinary/ pharmaceutical/medical sciences or allied subjects with a minimum of 60 per cent marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in the UGC 10-point scale can apply. Aspirants should also have a valid JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) of UGC/CSIR/ ICMR/DBT/DST-INSPIRE or any other national-level fellowship for a period of five years offered by the government. The upper age limit is 26 years. The age limit will be relaxed for SC/ST candidates and the physically-challenged. The last date for submitting online applications is June 12. For more details, visit:
