Chennai: Health minister K G Arunraj on Friday ordered action against the contractor responsible for poorly maintained toilets in the super-speciality block of Kilpauk Medical College Hospital and directed Public Works Department to fix leaking water pipes in the old maternity block immediately.During an inspection of the hospital, the minister also reviewed facilities at the…
The probe was initiated after the family of 18-year-old Raju Kumar Ranjan from Latehar district (Video grab-Social Media) RANCHI: Following a directive from chief minister Hemant Soren on Saturday, a four-member inquiry committee conducted a comprehensive inspection at a private hospital in the city, following allegations of medical negligence and exorbitant bills.The probe was initiated…
Debasish.ChatterjeeJamshedpur: In a surprise late-night inspection on Wednesday, West Singhbhum deputy commissioner (DC) Manish Kumar visited the Sadar Hospital in Chaibasa to review healthcare services, infrastructure and patient care, while directing officials to address deficiencies on priority.The DC inspected the newly constructed hospital ward, emergency unit and blood bank, assessing the quality of facilities available…
Guwahati: With Japanese Encephalitis (JE) fatalities rising in Assam, state health minister Ashok Singhal said it was not possible to rein in JE overnight. He also cautioned that the “virus spreads in deep forest and jungle areas”, suggesting vaccination as the main form of protection.Singhal made these comments at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital…
Portrait an unknown male doctor holding a stethoscope behind Chennai: Health minister K G Arunraj has said govt doctors, who also work in private hospitals or clinics, should not engage in private practice during govt hospital duty hours.During an inspection of Chengalpattu Government Hospital on Wednesday, Arunraj said govt hospitals must provide quality treatment and…
Kanpur: A private hospital at Machchhar Chauraha in Jalaun’s Orai Kotwali area has come under the scanner following allegations of medical negligence and inhuman treatment after the death of a four-year-old child on Thursday.Family members alleged that the child died due to negligence in treatment.According to reports, Amjad Khan, a resident of Bhed village under…
Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna inspects Koosamma Shambhu Shetty Haji Abdulla Mother and Child Govt Hospital in Udupi on Wednesday Udupi: Following complaints regarding poor maintenance at the Koosamma Shambhu Shetty Haji Abdulla Mother and Child Govt Hospital, MLA Yashpal Suvarna paid a visit to the hospital on Wednesday and conducted an inspection.During the visit, a…
Prayagraj: During inspection of arrangements at the SRN hospital’s reception, registration counter, various OPDs and the hospital premises on Tuesday, MLN Medical college principal, Dr A K Verma interacted with patients and their relatives to understand their grievances and solicited suggestions regarding improvements in existing arrangements.Dr Verma inspected the registration counter and inquired about timings…
