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New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Minorities panel seeks completion of SAT Hospital's Mother-Child Block by December 2025
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: State Minorities Commission chairman advocate A A Rasheed has directed authorities to expedite and complete the remaining work of the Mother and Child Block at the Sree Avittam Thirunal Hospital (SAT) in Thiruvananthapuram by December 2025. The directive came during a special sitting held at the Commission headquarters on Monday, following a newspaper report highlighting that the building, inaugurated years ago, is still not fully operational. A report submitted to the Commission by the Health Department Secretary, District Collector, Director of Medical Education, Principal of the Medical College, and SAT Hospital Superintendent revealed that while the construction of two floors was completed and handed over to the hospital in 2017, only the ground floor, housing the gynaecology outpatient section, is currently in use. Authorities informed the Commission that KIIFB has approved funds to the tune of Rs 11.23 crore for the remaining works, including a ramp, fire staircase, site development etc. The tender process has already been initiated. The SAT Hospital Superintendent stated that the pending works are expected to commence within two weeks and would be completed in eight months.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
New post and PG course at SAT hosp get Cabinet nod
T'puram: State cabinet has given its approval to establish a professor postition, enabling the commencement of a PG course in the paediatric gastroenterology unit at SAT Hospital. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This position is part of the expansion of the existing unit into a full-fledged paediatric gastroenterology department. A state-of-the-art endoscopy machine, costing Rs 93 lakh, will soon be installed at SAT. The new department aims to provide modern and quality treatment for gastrointestinal diseases. This is the sixth such department in the country and the first in the state within the govt sector. The PG course will be the fifth of its kind in the country. The course is expected to produce more specialist doctors in this field. In 2021, a paediatric gastroenterology unit was established at SAT Hospital with excellent facilities. The decision to expand its services into a dedicated department was made in response to the increasing prevalence of gastrointestinal issues in children. The goal is to provide comprehensive, modern and effective treatment for all digestive disorders in children, from newborns to adolescents. Since its inception, over 27,000 children have received treatment at SAT Hospital. The department treats gastrointestinal, liver, gallbladder and pancreas-related diseases in children. It offers specialized care for conditions such as abdominal pain, chronic diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, feeding difficulties, acid reflux, food allergies, growth issues, liver diseases and IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). The department is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of experienced doctors and nurses, utilising the latest technology.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Kerala state minority commission initiates case over non-operation of mother and child block at SAT Hospital
Thiruvananthapuram: State minority commission has initiated a suo moto case on the non-commencement of operations of mother and child block at SAT Hospital, a vital facility for the underprivileged. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The commission observed that it remains non-operational even nine years after its inauguration. Commission chairman A A Rasheed instructed authorities concerned to submit an urgent report on the matter. The building, constructed at a cost of Rs 30 crore and spanning 66,000 sq ft, was inaugurated by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on May 24, 2017. Despite being fully equipped across three floors, the reason for the non-commencement of operations remains unknown, the commission said. The commission took a serious note of this issue and decided to seek a report from the authorities. The commission found that there should have been a respite for the heavy rush of patients to the hospital if the block was made operational. The commission has directed the health secretary, district collector, director of medical education, medical college principal and SAT Hospital superintendent to submit a report on the issue by July 5.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
Eight-year-old girl killed while saving brother from falling tree branch
Thiruvananthapuram: An eight-year-old girl was killed when a branch of a huge tree fell on her while trying to rescue her two-year-old brother. The incident happened at 9am on Sunday at identified the deceased as Ruksana, daughter of Sahad of NNB Manzil at Laksham Veedu Colony near Kudavoor. According to police, Ruksana and her brother Suhail were playing in the courtyard when the accident happened. She had moved to the house to get something and upon hearing the loud noise of the branch of a tree standing on the neighbour's plot falling, she rushed back to save her brother. Unfortunately, the branch fell on her, while her brother escaped without any girl sustained a head injury and was rushed to KTCT Hospital. She was then shifted to SAT Hospital after her condition became critical. However, she died while undergoing treatment there, police body was handed over to relatives after a postmortem and inquest at the medical college hospital. Kallambalam police registered a case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for unnatural death. She was a Class I student at Peroor MMUP 121080567 413 | Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
