Jaipur: The health department reviewed maternity services at the govt maternal and child health (MCH) hospital in Neem Ka Thana after a woman died at a private hospital following excessive bleeding after childbirth, triggering protests and allegations of negligence.Officials said the hospital recorded 239 deliveries between July 8 and 21, including 228 normal and 11…
Prayagraj: Patients at the trauma centre of Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital are set to benefit from faster and more efficient diagnostic services with the installation of two state-of-the-art biochemistry analysers in the pathology laboratory.The new machines are expected to strengthen the hospital’s existing pathology services by significantly reducing the turnaround time for test reports, enabling…
Ranchi: Union minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth on Thursday inaugurated a medical room at Birsa Munda Airport. The facility, set up by Ranchi-based Bhagwan Mahavir Manipal Hospital, will provide immediate medical assistance, emergency care, first aid and basic health services to travellers and airport personnel, ensuring timely medical attention whenever required.Seth said, “As…
Patna: The state health department has taken note of a large number of govt doctors remaining absent from duty across several districts, with reports submitted by civil surgeons pointing to gaps in attendance and service delivery at health facilities.A total of 120 doctors from seven districts were found absent from duty during a two-day review…
What began as a normal day for three-year-old Hardik Rathod from Thergaon in Pune turned into a terrifying ordeal for his family. While playing at home the child accidentally fell into a container with hot tamarind liquid that his father Vishal Rathod was preparing for the Chaat Centre. He suffered nearly 60 per cent burn…
Mysuru: With the number of in-patients increasing every day, Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI) has decided to expand the ICU facility in the state-run KR Hospital. As many as 15 more beds will be added to the ICU unit. Currently, there are 30 beds in the ICU. The hospital registers 2,500 to 3,000…
Bicholim: Bicholim residents have demanded that at least two doctors be posted on night duty at the Bicholim community health centre (CHC).Social activist Sachin Mayekar said the only doctor on night shift is not able to attend to all the patients. “Patients suffer, or they have to go elsewhere,” he said.On Wednesday, Mayekar said, a…
Times News Network| MukeshRanchi: Chief minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday directed a comprehensive overhaul of healthcare system in the state, with a focus on strengthening infrastructure, improving emergency response, and ensuring wider access to affordable services.Expressing concern over 108-ambulance services, the CM ordered the establishment of an AI-based control room for real-time monitoring and accountability….
Kolkata: Having completed their staff training for Ayushman Bharat, several city hospitals plan to strengthen and reshape their operational capabilities to usher in the central health scheme. Anticipating a patient rush once the distribution of Ayushman cards begins, some plan to extend their facilities, employ dedicated medical teams and earmark spaces for patients admitted under…
