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3 days ago
- India Today
Haryana private hospitals refuse treatment under Ayushman Bharat over pending dues
A week after private hospitals across Haryana suspended treatment under the Ayushmaan Bharat scheme over pending government payments, there is still no resolution, leaving around 1.5 crore beneficiaries without access to Indian Medical Association (IMA) Haryana called a halt to treatments, claiming the state government owes hospitals Rs 490 crore. Around 650 private hospitals in the state stopped accepting patients under the scheme, forcing many to delay or forego Kuldeep Mangla, who runs a private hospital in Panchkula and is part of the IMA's local chapter, said patient flow has almost stopped. "Certainly patients are getting affected and now hardly any patients turn up as they know that treatment under the scheme has been stopped. We feel their plight, but it is the government which is at fault and has not made the payments till now," he told India Today. He rejected Haryana Health Minister Aarti Rao's remarks that hospitals should not suspend treatment so early after joining the scheme."It is very difficult for hospitals to operate like this. We can't wait for ages for the payments. The government needs to understand this. Our issue is long pending, and we never planned that we would stop treatment in the initial months," Mangla Rao had earlier expressed disappointment over the hospitals' move. "It is very sad that the hospitals have stopped treatment. When these hospitals come to us and ask for empanelment, they should understand that they cannot stop treatment like this and that too in the initial months only. But we are in talks with the IMA," she aware of the suspension, are now largely avoiding private hospitals that were previously empanelled under Ayushmaan Bharat. Many are reportedly turning to government facilities, putting additional strain on Minister Nayab Saini said last week that a committee had been set up to verify the hospitals' bills, but so far, no payments have been released. The IMA maintains that the verification process cannot justify such long delays, especially when patient care is at neither side showing signs of backing down, the standoff remains unresolved. For now, the "ball is in the Haryana Government's court," as the IMA puts it, while beneficiaries of the central health scheme continue to face uncertainty over when — or if — their free treatment will resume.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Haryana
India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
How other countries handled stray dog menace
A heated debate is raging in India over how to best deal with dog bites after the Supreme Court ordered authorities to capture and lodge canines in shelters in data from Delhi reveals that a total of 26,334 dog bite cases have been reported this year alone, as per news agency many have supported the order, animal activists want the court to review its judgement, calling the approach devoid of compassion and against the spirit of an earlier order by the So, how did other nations handle the problem of dog bites around the world? India Today takes a European nation adopted a comprehensive welfare-first strategy, including heavy taxes on pet store purchases to encourage adoption from shelters. Government funded CNVR (Collect, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return) programs providing free sterilisation and vaccination for strays, strict anti-cruelty laws with heavy penalties, and a dedicated animal welfare enforcement unit for rescues and law enforcement are some of the major initiatives. Nationwide adoption campaigns and public awareness efforts have further fostered responsible pet ownership. MOROCCO In Morocco, where approximately one lakh people are bitten by dogs every year, the government adopted a Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) program in 2019. This humane approach involves capturing stray dogs, sterilizing and vaccinating them against rabies, and then releasing them back to their communities with identification tags specifying that they are safe. The Interior Minister of Morocco announced $100 million to tackle the growing population of stray dogs by opening 130 communal hygiene offices hiring 60 doctors, 260 nurses, 260 health technicians, and 130 veterinarians to manage animal shelters in 1244 municipalities, as per Moroccan the country has faced criticism and allegations from activists and animal rights groups accusing the government of secretly culling dogs ahead of co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cambodia, a significant success has been achieved through a mass dog vaccination campaign, where 2.2 lakh dogs were vaccinated against rabies within just two weeks. This vaccination drive aims to limit rabies transmission, demonstrating a preventive, public health-focused approach rather than reactive measures. BHUTAN The Kingdom of Bhutan has become the first country to achieve 100 percent sterilization of its free-roaming dog population under the Nationwide Accelerated Dog Population Management and Rabies Control Programme (NADPM & RCP), launched in March 2022 and completed in October 2023 at a cost of $3.55 million, according to World Organisation for Animal Health. Conducted in three phases, the initiative involved 12,812 personnel, including veterinarians, operating from 217 clinics across the country. A total of 61,680 dogs were sterilised, of which 91% were free-roaming AND PAKISTAN Turkey has enacted a law mandating the removal of millions of stray dogs, requiring municipalities to shelter, vaccinate, neuter, and offer dogs for adoption, with euthanasia permitted only for sick or dangerous Pakistan's Punjab province, a surge in dog attacks led authorities to cull 1,000 stray dogs within two weeks in March WHO SAYSAccording to the World Health Organisation (WHO), rabies causes an estimated 59,000 human deaths annually across more than 150 countries, primarily in Africa and Asia. In India, the disease claims between 18,000 to 20,000 lives each year, with children under 15 years old accounting for about 30-60% of these tragic human rabies deaths over 99 per cent, are caused by dog bites.- EndsMust Watch
News18
5 days ago
- News18
‘Boycott Them': Lizard Found Baked Inside Tandoori Roti At Kanpur Dabha
Last Updated: A customer unwraps a foil-covered stack of rotis, only to find one with a dead lizard stuck between its layers. In recent times, reports of insects being found in food, particularly in school meals and mess halls, have raised serious concerns about food safety and hygiene. Adding to these worries, a shocking video from a local dhaba in the GT Road area of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been making rounds on social media. It shows two customers confronting the staff after discovering an entire baby lizard baked inside a tandoori roti. In the clip, a customer unwraps a foil-covered stack of rotis, only to find one with a dead lizard lodged between its layers. Holding it up to the camera, he reveals the reptile's head protruding from the bread. The clip begins with the customer lashing out at the staff member for their negligence and poor hygiene in their kitchen. He said, 'Chhipkali ka poora bacha hai. Choti-moti cheez nahi hai jo dikhai na padi ho, bahot badi cheez hai ye (There is a whole baby lizard here. It is not a small thing that could have been missed, it's a very big thing)." He added that his family members vomited after consuming this contaminated roti. How Did Social Media React? As soon as the clip was shared online, it quickly grabbed attention and sparked a wave of reactions. While some users slammed the restaurant for poor food quality and negligence, others defended it, calling the incident an unfortunate mistake. An Instagram user wrote, 'This is a very condemnable and irresponsible act." Another one wrote, 'These types of restaurants should be closed." One of them shared, 'An FIR should be filed against them." A person shared, 'Boycott this dabha." 'Brother, this is a very good Dhaba. Everyone makes mistakes; it must have happened by mistake," a comment reads. Another one shared, 'All they care about is money." Legal Action Against The Dhaba According to India Today, the incident prompted the Kanpur Food Safety Department to inspect the dhaba. Sanjay Kumar Singh, a food safety inspector, stated that their two-person team found 'a lot of dirt" on the premises. 'We took samples of tandoori paneer and vegetables for testing. The dhaba was subsequently sealed," he said. Reports indicate that local police have not yet received a formal complaint and can only take action once it is filed. Although they have viewed the video, no FIR has been registered so far. The dhaba, reportedly owned by Sonu Bajpai, has not issued a statement on the matter. The identities of the customers and the exact date of the incident remain unknown. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : food Kanpur viral news view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
