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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
No drainage & poor sanitation causes outbreak of diarrhoea
Raipur: A diarrhoea outbreak in Thetha Debri Basti of Shanti Nagar, Bilaspur, affected around 40 residents, including children, due to poor sanitation and suspected consumption of contaminated water. Chief medical and health officer (CMHO) Dr Pramod Tiwari informed that while the situation is currently under control, five patients are still undergoing treatment—three at the state-run Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur, and two in a private hospital. Authorities identified unhygienic conditions—particularly illegal settlements near a stagnant pond with no drainage—as the likely cause. Municipal officials plan to take corrective action after summer. According to Dr Tiwari, the outbreak was first reported on May 26 when 28 individuals presented symptoms of diarrhoea, creating an alarming situation. However, all were treated with preliminary care and discharged as their condition was not serious. "There were no critical cases among the initial group, but we remain vigilant," he said. Preliminary investigations point to contaminated water and poor sanitation in the area as the root causes of the outbreak. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "Drainage in the locality was not properly maintained, which contributed to the spread of infection," Dr Tiwari added. Further civic intervention to improve sanitation infrastructure in the area is expected in the coming days. Bilaspur Municipal Corporation (BMC) health officer Anupam Tiwari, who is monitoring the arrangements at the Basti, told TOI that the corporation team collected water samples and tested them, but no contamination was detected. He said the cause of the outbreak appeared to be the unhygienic conditions in the area.
NDTV
24-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
He Posed As Doctor For Years. How A Patient's Death Exposed Him
Bhopal: A young man, armed with stolen documents and a borrowed identity, posed as a doctor for years, even working at a private and a government hospital. His secret would likely have remained buried had a railway officer not bothered to find out about the doctor's past after his mother's death in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. The incident occurred at Marble City Hospital, where Manoj Kumar, a railway officer, had admitted his ailing mother. As her condition worsened, the doctors allegedly mentioned she needed ventilator support. However, the hospital's records later claimed that the family had refused the ventilator - something Manoj strongly denies. Sensing discrepancies, Manoj began probing into the identity of the doctor who treated his mother. What he unearthed was nothing short of a medical thriller - the man posing as Dr Brijraj Uike was in fact Satyendra Nishad. He had assumed a false identity to become a doctor. Satyendra, investigators say, stole the Class 12 marksheet and other documents of his school friend, the real Brijraj Uike, a painter from Katni, and used them to gain MBBS admission under the tribal quota in 2018. "He and I studied 12th together in Katni," said Brijraj Uike, the man whose identity was stolen. "I was shocked to hear a patient had died, and that my name was being used by someone as a doctor. I had reported my documents missing way back in 2012." With those forged credentials, Satyendra cleared medical entrance, entered medical college, completed his MBBS, got Medical Council of India (MCI) registration, and even did a super-specialisation. He then worked at a government hospital for two years before joining the private sector - all while masquerading as Brijraj. Dr Sanjay Mishra, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Jabalpur, said, "Every registered hospital must submit valid doctor credentials. In this case, starting from the Class 12 marksheet, tampering has been found. We verify certificates from the university and MCI. But if those documents are fake from the beginning, the fraud becomes harder to detect. Police action is now essential." The case was taken up by the Omti police station, which registered a case under IPC sections relating to fraud, forgery, impersonation, and misuse of reservation benefits. Sonu Kurmi, City Superintendent of Police (CSP), said, "We received a complaint from Manoj Kumar, a railway officer, who was suspicious after his mother's death at Marble City Hospital. When he tried to speak to the doctor, he was not allowed. He then suspected the doctor was fake. Our investigation confirmed that the man treating patients was Satyendra Nishad. He used forged documents of his friend Brijraj to clear NEET and complete MBBS. A case has been registered and a team has been formed to arrest the accused, who is currently absconding."
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM suspends & reprimands officials across multiple depts
Raipur: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai took strict action against officials in Mungeli and Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi (GPM) districts during the ongoing 'Susashan Tihar' ( Good Governance Festival ). Executive engineer R.K. Mishra of the water resources department, posted in Mungeli, was suspended with immediate effect for the long-pending Maniyari and Patharia reservoir projects. Similarly, GPM district education officer Jagdish Kumar Shastri was removed from his post following the district's dismal board exam results, which the CM said reflected serious flaws in the education system. Chairing a review meeting at the Mungeli collectorate on the progress of govt schemes in GPM, Bilaspur, and Mungeli districts, Sai emphasised the importance of accountable governance and directed swift disciplinary action against erring officials. "Good governance means efficient and responsive administration. The trust placed in us by the people must be strengthened through action," Sai said, urging officers to frequently visit rural areas to better understand ground realities and improve service delivery. Addressing water scarcity during peak summer, the CM directed officials to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply and devise concrete strategies to combat seasonal diseases. He assured that fertilisers and seeds are adequately available and instructed that farmers should not face any hurdles in accessing them. Expressing strong disapproval over delayed wage payments in the Marwahi forest division, the CM instructed that payments be delivered directly to the homes of affected labourers. He also ordered speedy resolution of the large number of pending revenue cases in Bilaspur district and directed officials to avoid repeatedly summoning parties. Sai questioned the delay in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the Achanakmar Reserve area and called for timely execution through better coordination. He suggested training women's groups to produce centering plates used in housing construction to boost rural employment. Concerned over the delay in issuing over five lakh Ayushman cards in Bilaspur, Sai reprimanded the CMHO and sought updates on the status of CIMS Super Speciality Hospital. He proposed exploring the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and asked the district collector to submit a detailed proposal. The chief minister emphasised urgent efforts for water recharge, pond restoration, and crop diversification with farmers' consent, especially ahead of the monsoon season. He instructed various departments to prepare a joint action plan to ensure long-term water conservation and agricultural sustainability.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Lokayukta registers corruption case over fraudulent health dept appointment in Ujjain
Ujjain: Following a complaint regarding illegal appointments, the Lokayukta investigation registered a case against Dr. Dilip Nagar, the then joint director of the health department, and Lalit Kishore Sharma, who was appointed as the district fluorosis advisor. Both are charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 , sections 13(1)(a), 13(2), and 120, and section 420 of the Indian Penal Code in Ujjain district. This appointment was made under the National Health Mission. Lokayukta inspector Deepak Sejwar stated that in 2023, complainant Lalsingh Parmar reported that under the National Health Mission, Lalit Kishore Sharma was currently appointed as the district fluorosis advisor at the CMHO office in Shajapur district. His appointment in 2009 as District fluorosis advisor at the CMHO office in Ujjain was made by Dr Dilip Nagar, the then joint director of health services, Ujjain Division, based on a letter from the chief medical and health officer, Ujjain district. During Dr KK Agrawal's tenure, Sharma was appointed by forging signatures on the CMHO's seal. According to the rules, a five-year work experience and a postgraduate degree were required for the District Fluorosis Advisor position. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo However, Lalit Kishore Sharma lacked both the necessary work experience and the required postgraduate degree, yet he fraudulently obtained the appointment through conspiracy. The investigation was conducted by Inspector Deepak Sejwar under the orders of Superintendent of Police Anil Vishwakarma, Lokayukta Ujjain . The investigation confirmed the complaint. It was initially proven that Lalit Kishore Sharma conspired with Dr Dilip Nagar, the then Joint Director, to deceitfully secure the appointment through fraudulent means, thus deceiving the govt. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Systemic failures, mental harassment and disregard by officials behind CHO's suicide'
Raipur: The alleged suicide of a woman Community Health Officer (CHO) posted at Ayushman Arogya Mandir Jangalpur in the Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan district on Thursday has sparked a row over the safety of female CHOs serving in rural areas of the state under the National Health Mission. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A day after the tragic incident, the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Samudaik Swasthya Adhikari Prakosth alleged that the dedicated woman CHO, Arti Yadav, took her own life due to mental harassment by officials, terming the tragedy a failure of the system. According to Prakosth president Prafull Kumar, Arti Yadav was a mother to a one-year-old child. A month after losing her husband in an accident, her plea for leave was allegedly rejected. Away from her home in Durg, she continued to serve alone at the health centre, single-handedly managing numerous responsibilities without any colleagues or support, Kumar said. He further alleged that a month's salary, three months of performance-based incentives, and funds for the centre were withheld. Attempts for transfer were unsuccessful due to alleged contractual exploitation, and the senior health officer threatening to harm her confidential report (CR), he added. The recently issued Terms of Reference (TOR) reportedly placed the entire burden on her, demanding that she perform the work of four people alone. The threat of salary deduction two to three days prior allegedly shattered her last hope, he added. "This is not an isolated incident. In the last three years, five CHOs reportedly lost their lives due to work pressure," stated the Prakosth. The Prakosth has demanded appropriate workload, mental health support, and an end to contractual exploitation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Meanwhile, CMHO Dr Ashish Sharma told TOI that depression might have been the reason for the suicide. "After her husband's death, she applied for leave twice, and I approved it. I called her three to four days ago to ask if she wanted another extension. Despite the general cancellation of leave due to ongoing 'Susashan Tihar' (Good Governance Festival) in state, I approved her leave. She was a sincere staff member," the CMHO said. The Prakosth has been continuously striving for the regularisation and transfer of CHOs, along with various other demands. The number of alleged cases of harassment of female health workers across the state has increased to 25, regarding which the Prakosth has sent letters to health minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, minister of women and child development Laxmi Rajwade, and several other senior officials. Rajwade reportedly sent a letter to the health minister to fulfill the demands but no action has been seen on the ground so far. Prafull stated that the 3,500 contractual CHOs in the state are agitated, and if govt does not take action in time, they will launch a state-wide agitation. "90% of the CHOs are women, and most of them are young and unmarried. They are being forced not to leave their headquarters even during the night. Anti-social elements in the locality are trying to take undue advantage of this. We demand that women CHOs be posted within an eight-kilometre radius of their homes for their safety," Prafull told TOI while sharing copies of complaints and FIRs lodged with the police regarding incidents of misbehaviour with female CHOs.
