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Time of India
an hour ago
- Health
- Time of India
Haryana set to roll out ‘pregnancy IDs' to tackle falling sex ratio
Gurgaon: Govt has decided that it will assign a unique ID to every pregnant woman, and it will be linked to her digital health record to help authorities monitor all cases and stop any illegal abortion attempt. The decision to assign 'pregnancy IDs' was taken at a weekly meeting of the state task force, chaired by additional chief secretary (health and family welfare) Sudhir Rajpal, in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The method of implementation for this process in all healthcare and maternity centres, including the private sector, is yet to be finalised It is the latest in a series of announcements made by Haryana govt over the past few months to improve the state's sex ratio at birth (SRB). Last year, thirteen of the state's 22 districts saw a fall in the sex ratio at birth, taking the state's overall SRB for the year to 910, its lowest since 2016. SRB is the count of girls born for every 1,000 boys. According to Tuesday's announcement, every pregnant woman must register with the local auxiliary nurse midwife (ANM) or at a govt health facility within the first trimester (before 10 weeks of pregnancy). This data will be logged into the govt's Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) portal, which will assign a unique ID. This ID will be linked to the woman's health records, including her medical and personal details such as Aadhaar number, address, stage of pregnancy, etc. Officials said this digital record will help authorities monitor all cases, deter any illegal abortions and improve access to healthcare as well. "Unique IDs will enable the system to monitor pregnancies in real-time and identify any irregularities, especially in areas prone to gender-biased sex selection," Rajpal said. Health department officials told TOI that all registered ultrasound centres will be required to verify the pregnancy IDs before conducting the scans. This, they said, will help enforce the rule. The ID will help expecting mothers get access to govt healthcare schemes and benefits. The task force on Tuesday discussed other enforcement measures. The additional chief secretary was informed by the health department that four nursing homes in Palwal were sealed because unqualified medical practitioners were allegedly carrying out illegal abortions there. An FIR was registered and arrests were made after raids at the nursing homes. Officials said the state has restricted the number of wholesalers who deal in abortion kits from 32 to just five. Haryana has for decades struggled with a skewed sex ratio, often attributed to practices such as female foeticide and a preference for boys among families. The state's SRB, at 834, was the lowest in India when data for 2011 Census was collated. It improved its count to 923 by 2019 but the pandemic years saw a downturn. In the latest crackdown, Haryana govt directed all districts to register pregnancies and investigate any abortions beyond 12 weeks, particularly in cases in which the couple has one or more daughters. In April this year, govt also revoked registrations of 300 abortion centres and initiated action against over a dozen health department officials. These centres did not send weekly data on abortions and did not disclose reasons for allowing termination of pregnancy in some cases.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
CHOs express concern over delay in receiving salaries
Community Health Officers (CHOs), who were on a strike from April 17 to May 26, have expressed concern over the delay in receiving salaries and requested the State government to initiate the process at the earliest. There are around 10,000 Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs or Village Health Clinics in the State, which are manned by the CHOs. Each clinic, which caters to a rural population of 3,000 to 5,000, is staffed by a CHO, an ANM and two or three ASHAs. The CHOs are authorised to prescribe 105 types of drugs to people, conduct 14 types of tests and provide 12 types of services to the rural public. The CHOs had been on a strike for more than a month demanding payment of pending incentives, an increase in their pay of ₹25,000, regularisation of the services of those who completed six years and resumption of PF. They had withdrawn their strike on May 26, after they were promised that a meeting with the Health Minister Y. Satya Kumar Yadav would be scheduled soon to discuss their issues. While they continue to wait for the meet, they pointed out that the government is yet to release their salaries for the past two months. 'From the meagre salary of ₹25,000 that we receive, we run both our homes and the clinics. After spending from our pockets on the rents, electricity charges at the clinic, we are not left with much to spend on any other necessities at home. If the salaries are not credited on time, it becomes extremely difficult for us to run the clinic,' said Sandeep, president of the Andhra Pradesh Midlevel Health Provider/Community Health Officers' Association. More than 4,000 of the total 10,000 clinics are being run in rented buildings, Mr. Sandeep said, adding that the rents are usually between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000. He expressed disappointment at the government's perception that they do not do enough work. 'We took part in the NCD (non-communicable diseases) survey 3.0, screened people for not just oral and breast cancers, but also cervical. This is in addition to the administrative role we play at the clinics. Despite bearing many responsibilities, the government thinks we do not do enough,' Mr. Sandeep said. He requested the government to release their salaries immediately and hoped that the meeting is scheduled soon.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
MPNRC result: MPNRC GNM and ANM 2025 results declared on mpnrc.mp.gov.in; check direct link here
GNM, ANM 2025 results announced by MPNRC MPNRC result 2025: The Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (MPNRC) has officially declared the results for various nursing courses, including General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM), today. The results cover multiple year-end and supplementary examinations held earlier this year. Students from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year of both ANM and GNM programmes can now view their marks on the official MPNRC results portal. Candidates are advised to download their provisional mark sheets promptly and verify all the details mentioned. The official mark sheets will be distributed later through their respective institutions. How to Check MPNRC Result 2025: Step 1: Visit Step 2: Click on the relevant result link (ANM or GNM). Step 3: Select your course year (1st, 2nd or 3rd year). Step 4: Enter your roll number and date of birth. Step 5: Click Submit to view your result. Step 6: Download and print the provisional mark sheet. Direct Link to Check Result Candidates should reach out to their college authorities or MPNRC directly for any discrepancies or support. For queries, email: mpnursingcouncilexamsection@ by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDs กับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้ | เรียนรู้เพิ่มเติม IC Markets สมัคร Undo What's Next After the GNM Result Is Declared? Following the declaration of the GNM results, successful candidates are advised to begin preparations for their internship or final registration process, depending on their year of study. Third-year students who have cleared all subjects can apply for registration with the Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council to become licensed practitioners. Additionally, students planning to pursue higher education in nursing, such as BSc Nursing or Post Basic Nursing, should start exploring admission opportunities and application deadlines. Stay connected for updates on revaluation dates and official mark sheet distribution. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
President Droupadi Murmu confers 15 nurses with the Florence Nightingale Award
NEW DELHI: A prolific academic, Dr Banu M R, a PhD in nursing, who has authored textbooks, published numerous research articles, and is currently serving as an Assistant Nursing Superintendent at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, is among the 15 nurses and ANMs, who were conferred with the prestigious National Florence Nightingale award-2025 by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. She is also acknowledged for demonstrating exemplary leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging as a role model for her peers, and playing a pivotal role in establishing the Neuro Rehabilitation Centre and developing a comprehensive intervention package for tobacco cessation during her 25-year nursing career. A health educator, Valiveti Subhavathi, started her journey as an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) at a primary health centre in Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh and slowly rose to the position of management instructor, from which she retired this year after 39 years of exemplary service. Known for her creative health awareness campaigns, for which she wrote and sang songs, Subhavathi has also been awarded at the district level for being the best health educator and performer. K Alamelu Mangayarkarasi, a staff nurse at the government hospital, Srivilliputhur – Sub-District Hospital, Tamil Nadu, who played a key role in enhancing obstetrical and family welfare services, as well as in the establishment of the Orthopaedic Operation Theatre, is also among the nurses and ANMs, who were honoured for their exemplary service in strengthening public health delivery and their unwavering commitment to promoting the welfare of the community.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Delhi : President Droupadi Murmu confers National Florence Nightingale awards 2025
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): President of India Droupadi Murmu on Friday presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2025 to nurses from across the country in recognition of their meritorious services. The award ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President's Secretariat said in a statement. This year's awardees include nursing professionals from various states and union territories, representing categories such as Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM), Lady Health Visitor (LHV), and Staff Nurse. From the ANM category, the awardees included Reba Rani Sarkar (Andaman & Nicobar Islands), Valiveti Subhavathi (Andhra Pradesh), Saroj Fakirbhai Patel (Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu), Raziya Beegum P B (Lakshadweep), and Sujata Ashok Bagul (Maharashtra). In the LHV category, Ms Bina Pani Deka from Assam was honoured. Under the Nurse category, the award was conferred on Kijum Sora Karga (Arunachal Pradesh), Dimple Arora (Delhi), Major General Sheena P D (Delhi), Dr Banu M R (Karnataka), Leimapokpam Ranjita Devi (Manipur), Ms V Lalhmangaihi (Mizoram), L S Manimozhi (Puducherry), K Alamelu Mangayarkarasi (Tamil Nadu), and Doli Biswas (West Bengal). The ceremony acknowledged the unwavering dedication and commitment of nurses who have played a crucial role in strengthening India's healthcare system, particularly in underserved and remote areas. Meanwhile, on Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a two-day 'Literary Conference: How Much Has Literature Changed?' at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that since her student days, she has felt respect and gratitude towards literature and writers. With time, this feeling of special respect for literature has become even deeper. It was her wish that many writers should come to Rashtrapati Bhavan. She appreciated the Ministry of Culture and Sahitya Akademi for organizing this conference. The President stated that our country boasts a multitude of languages and an infinite diversity of literary traditions. But in this diversity, the vibration of Indianness is felt. This sense of Indianness is also deeply ingrained in the collective subconscious of our country. She said that she considers all the languages and dialects of the country as her language and dialect and the literature of all languages as her own.(ANI)
