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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Hosp staff treat patients using mobile flashlights after power outage
Hyderabad: The health department on Saturday suspended V Sridhar Kumar, Zaheerabad area hospital in-charge superintendent, following allegations of negligence after patients were reportedly treated under mobile phone lights during a power outage. A video showing hospital staff examining patients using mobile phone flashlights went viral on various social media platforms. According to officials, a sudden power outage and a delay in activating the backup generator caused major inconvenience to patients and doctors, especially those in the emergency ward. The incident was recorded on a mobile phone, and the footage quickly went viral on various social media platforms. Following the incident, health minister Damodar Raja Narasimha ordered an inquiry, which was conducted by the Sangareddy Collector and the Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad (TVVP) Commissioner. The inquiry reportedly found that although a generator was available, there was a delay in operating it, leading to a temporary but serious disruption in emergency services. Meanwhile, the health department issued fresh instructions to all hospital superintendents across the state, mandating that generators must remain operational at all times and to ensure that no patient should suffer due to administrative negligence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Officials also warned of strict disciplinary action against those who fail to fulfil their responsibilities. Reacting to the incident, former health minister and BRS Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao criticised the govt. In a post on X, he said, "On one hand, there are power cuts, and on the other hand, the generator in the hospital is not working. Finally, it is a miserable situation to have to be treated in the cell phone light."
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Health minister urges people not to panic as Covid cases spike in India
Hyderabad: Urging the public to remain calm, health minister Damodar Raja Narasimha on Saturday directed the officials concerned to closely monitor the evolving Covid-19 situation in other states and countries amid a sudden spike in cases. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The minister also appealed to the public to maintain personal hygiene and take necessary precautions. At a review meeting on the state's preparedness in handling Covid-19, officials highlighted that the state has adequate testing kits, medicines, and testing facilities, apart from robust healthcare facilities. "The minister asked officials to continuously seek inputs from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) as well as the Union ministry of health and family welfare over the current situation. Covid-19 is now an endemicity, meaning it is a consistently occurring infection within communities. Hence, officials were asked to ensure that no panic spreads in the state," an official from the department of public health and family welfare told TOI. This development comes a day after the health officials confirmed the first Covid-19 case this year after a pulmonologist, a private medical practitioner residing in Kukatpally, tested positive. Gandhi hospital has also also reopened its isolation ward. Officials noted that although some countries reported a slight rise in Covid-19 cases, hospitalisation rates remain significantly low. "Moreover, no new advisories or guidelines have been issued by the ministry of health and family welfare, which reflects the controlled nature of the situation," the official added. Health department officials said that the situation remains stable in India, where a limited number of JN.1 variant cases have been detected. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This variant, in circulation since 2023, currently poses no significant threat. However, at least one sample of a new strain — NB181 — was detected in the country, which was collected and sequenced in April. Officials further said that an increase in respiratory infections such as cough, cold, and fever is also expected due to prevailing weather conditions. "As Covid-19 has very comprehensive symptoms, these conditions might also add to it," said the official, urging people to remain vigilant during the upcoming monsoon season and adopt appropriate preventive measures such as maintaining cleanliness and eliminating stagnant water sources.
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Khammam: Foundation stone laid for govt medical college
Khammam: The foundation stone was laid for the construction of the government medical college building in Khammam city on Thursday. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy jointly laid the foundation stone for the building. Speaking on the occasion, Narasimha said, 'A medical college is being constructed in Khammam with a cost of Rs 130 crores. In addition to this, the health department is setting up primary health centres in the Godavari catchment area and efforts are being made to provide super specialty medical services to the people of Warangal, Karimnagar and Khammam districts.' The Health Minister further announced that an organ retriever centre is being set up in Khammam soon and a regional cancer centre will be set up in Warangal with Rs 39 crore. He also said that a vascular access centre is being set up in Khammam and ambulance facilities are being provided to all villages. Meanwhile, Tummala reiterated that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had paid special attention to the education and medical sectors in Telangana and steps had been taken in the education and medical sectors to compete with the world. Ponguleti added that the Congress government is giving top priority to the education and medical and health departments, which were neglected by the previous government. He clarified that the construction of the medical college is going to be completed with all kinds of infrastructure.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Health minister warns Telangana pvt medical colleges over ghost faculty
Hyderabad: Health minister Damodar Raja Narasimha on Monday warned of serious action against ' ghost faculty ' in private medical colleges in the state. Noting that doctors of Telangana have a good reputation globally, he stated that such actions would lead to the deterioration of the standards of medical education in the state. He was speaking at a review meeting with the management, deans, and principals of private medical colleges in the presence of senior department officials. "If the quality standards in medical education decline, it will endanger the lives of the people. The govt will be very strict in this matter. We will take strict action against colleges that do not comply with the quality standards," the minister said. Asking the officials concerned to pay stipends on time, the minister warned of strict action against colleges if they harass students in the name of additional fee or advance payment. Moreover, he said that provisions of the Clinical Establishment Act must be followed in teaching hospitals affiliated with colleges. He assured colleges that the issues raised by them regarding NMC regulations would be brought to its attention with an approach to resolve them soon.
