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The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
New test facility at Kurnool Government General Hospital
A new Targeted Imaging For Feotal Anomalies (TIFFA) scan test facility was inaugurated in the Government General Hospital, Kurnool on Monday (June 09). Speaking on the occasion, GGH Superintendent K. Venkateswarlu said the test helps assess the baby's development in a mother's womb and identify any potential abnormalities. He said the hospital has prioritised healthcare of mothers and children and had provided the test near the Out-Patient services itself.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
AP govt reshuffles medical college principals and hospital superintendents to improve institutional management
VIJAYAWADA: The State government has transferred several Additional Directors of Medical Education (ADMEs), and appointed them as principals of Government Medical Colleges and Superintendents of Government Teaching Hospitals. The move comes as part of a broader effort to streamline the administration of medical institutions under the control of the Director of Medical Education (DME). As per the orders issued by MT Krishna Babu, Special Chief Secretary, on Sunday, Dr S Manikya Rao, principal of Government Medical College (GMC), Anantapur, has been transferred, and posted as superintendent of Government General Hospital (GGH), Ongole. Similarly, Dr KSS Venkateswara Rao, superintendent of GGH, Anantapur, has been posted as superintendent of GGH, Kadapa. Dr A Yedukondala Rao, principal of GMC, Ongole, has been transferred and posted as principal of Siddhartha Medical College (SMC), Vijayawada, while Dr P Ashok Kumar, principal of SMC, has been appointed as principal of GMC, Ongole. Dr I Vani, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Andhra Medical College (AMC), Visakhapatnam, has been posted on promotion as Additional Director of Medical Education (ADME), and superintendent, King George Hospital (KGH). She will relieve Dr Sivanand, Professor of Orthopedics, AMC, from Full Additional Charge (FAC). Dr KVV Satyanarayana, Professor of Neurosurgery, Guntur Medical College (GMC), has been posted on promotion as Additional Directors of Medical Education and principal of GMC, Anantapur.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Union min launches healthcare initiatives in Srikakulam GGH
Visakhapatnam: Civil aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated a Boeing healthcare initiative at the govt general hospital (GGH) in Srikakulam. This initiative, carried out in partnership with 'Doctors For You' (DFY), aims to strengthen healthcare delivery in the region by equipping the hospital with a range of essential diagnostic and therapeutic tools. These upgrades are designed to enhance patient care, support medical staff, and increase the hospital's capacity to address evolving healthcare challenges. Serving a predominantly rural population of approximately 2.8 million, the hospital plays a crucial role in delivering medical services to underprivileged communities. As part of this initiative, the hospital has received advanced medical equipment including an autoclave for sterilising instruments, BERA and PTA devices for diagnosing hearing impairments, an ELISA reader for detecting infectious diseases, and an HPLC system for diagnosing haematological disorders such as sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia. The other equipment includes a CBC/haematology analyser for blood analysis, a ureteroscope for renal surgeries, and a hospital laundry system to ensure hygiene and asepsis throughout the facility.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Nellore reports seven Covid-19 cases, DM&HO intensifies vigilance
The health department on Saturday intensified Covid-19 monitoring and containment measures after seven positive cases were reported in SPSR Nellore district. The District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO) has initiated several measures on the instructions of Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, Andhra Pradesh. The VRDL (Virus Research And Diagnostic Laboratory Network) had conducted 12 RT-PCR tests on the patients at ACSR Government Medical College and General Hospital (GGH) and confirmed six Covid-19 cases in the combined Nellore district on Friday. Later, another case was reportedly found on Saturday. Nellore DM&HO Dr. V. Sujatha said that the department has immediately tested 27 persons who were primary contacts of the patients. Except one, rest of them tested negative. Now, the contacts of the person who tested positive will undergo the tests. All the patients are presently having mild symptoms and are staying at home isolation with good health condition. With the increasing Covid-19 cases across the State and country, the DM&HO has appointed District Surveillance Officer Dr. Bhaskar Singamsetty as a nodal officer to monitor the cases and submit the GGH preparedness assessment data through IHIP (Integrated Health Information Platform) portal. Speaking to The Hindu, Dr. Bhaskar said, 'After Omicron, the individuals were found to be infected with the new Covid-19 subvariants—NB.1.8.1 and LF.7. These are mild variants with symptoms including cough, cold, throat pain and fever for three days. To stop spreading the disease, we have notified guidelines to the public to avoid mass gathering and wear masks.' About 1,000 kits for RAT (Rapid Antigen Tests) were distributed to 80 PHCs in the district. If anyone tested positive, they were immediately moved to the district hospital for the RT-PCR test as it is available only at GGH and few corporate hospitals like Narayana, Apollo and Medicover in the district, he said. The nodal officer further said, 'We are conducting house to house survey for identifying the primary and secondary contacts of the positive patients. We continuously follow-up the patients in home isolation for one week. The alerts were given to all PHCs and UPHCs regarding the influenza patients.' GGH Superintendent Dr. B. S. Naik said that a special ward has been set up with 30 beds for the Covid-19 patients in the pulmonology department having more than 14 doctors and 12 nurses. Apart from this, the GGH is ready to arrange another 40-bed ward for the Covid-19 patients if the number of cases go up.
New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Six cases reported in Guntur region as Covid spikes in Andhra
GUNTUR: Amid a nationwide rise in Covid-19 cases, six cases were reported in the erstwhile Guntur district on Wednesday. Among them, three fresh cases were recorded in Bapatla and Palnadu districts on Wednesday, while the other three were registered in Guntur over the last couple of days, District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO) Dr Vijaya Lakshmi confirmed. A married couple from Eluru tested positive at Manipal Hospital in Tadepalli. An 83-year-old man from Tenali, reportedly in serious condition, is being treated at the same hospital. In response to the surge in cases and an increase in respiratory illnesses, the Government General Hospital (GGH) in Guntur has launched a dedicated COVID-19 outpatient service near the Emergency Department. The facility utilises the newly established intensive care unit to treat patients showing the Covid-like symptoms. GGH currently has 300 oxygen cylinders in reserve and an operational oxygen plant capable of producing 30,000 kilolitres. The infrastructure supports oxygen supply to 1,500 beds, including those in emergency wards. Technical teams are on standby for maintenance. The hospital also operates four in-house oxygen generation units that extract oxygen directly from the air. While one unit is under repair, each of the other three produces 40 litres per minute, enough to collectively support about 1,000 patients in case of a spike in demand. Hospital authorities said the measures are part of a proactive strategy to ensure uninterrupted care.
