Criminal case against private hospital requires proof of medical negligence: Kerala rights commission | Thiruvananthapuram News

The order was issued on a complaint filed by V Ashok Kumar from Kudappanakunnu in Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram: The state human rights commission has ruled, in line with Supreme Court guidelines, that a criminal case can be registered against a private hospital only if an expert medical panel establishes that negligence has occurred.Commission chairperson Justice Alexander…

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Human rights commision orders investigation into patient’s death at Neyyattinkara hospital | Thiruvananthapuram News

Thiruvananthapuram: State human rights commission (SHRC) chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas on Friday directed district medical officer (DMO) to investigate whether any lapses occurred on the part of the authorities concerned in the incident in which a patient who arrived at Neyyattinkara General Hospital with chest pain collapsed and died.The commission has taken a suo motu…

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DMO urges intensified mosquito control as dengue cases rise | Thiruvananthapuram News

T’puram: With dengue cases on the rise in the district, the district medical officer (DMO) urged the public to intensify mosquito source reduction measures to prevent further spread of the disease.The health department has identified several areas with a high density of mosquitoes, including Vattiyoorkavu, Nemom, Chettivilakam, Pangappara, Veli, Vellarada, Muttada, Thrikannapuram, Nandancode, Kunnathukal, Pulluvila,…

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DMO urges vigilance after H1N1 influenza cases reported | Thiruvananthapuram News

T’puram: District medical officer (DMO) urged the public to remain vigilant following the reporting of H1N1 influenza cases in district and advised people with symptoms to seek immediate medical attention.According to DMO, the common symptoms of H1N1 include high fever, chills, headache, cough, sore throat, severe body ache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhoea.Health department advised pregnant…

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DMO warns public against Shigella | Thiruvananthapuram News

T’puram: District medical officer (DMO) urged the public to exercise caution against Shigella and other waterborne diseases, stressing the need for strict hygiene and food safety practices.Shigella is a bacterial infection that affects the intestines and spreads through contaminated food and water. Common symptoms include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, fever and severe fatigue. DMO advised…

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