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New Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Samarpi: Millet-based health drink introduced at Salem government hospital
SALEM: The Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital (GMKMCH) has introduced a drink named 'Samarpi,' a millet-based health drink, as part of its daily routine for inpatients. The drink, aimed at improving nutrition and aiding recovery, is currently being served daily to nearly 100 patients in the cancer, burn and tuberculosis wards. Prepared in the hospital kitchen using a blend of 17 ingredients, including millets, pulses, and natural flavoring agents, Samarpi is served once a day free of cost. The drink is designed to be warm, easy to digest, and energy-rich-particularly suitable for patients undergoing intensive or long-term treatments. "After every chemotherapy session, we see patients suffer, so to boost them we planned to provide a healthy drink. Seeing the response, we extended it to burn and TB patients, and plan to expand it to other wards soon," said Dean J Devi Meenal. The hospital has also obtained a Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) license for the drink to ensure hygiene and quality standards. "Two dietitians were appointed to define the recipe and nutrition value, and both oversee daily preparation," said Medical Superintendent R Rajkumar. Hospital officials say the initiative has been received positively by patients, and discussions are underway to expand the drink to more wards and potentially modify it to suit different dietary needs. The 17 ingredients are saamai, red rice, red cholam, red channa, red beans, red aval, ragi, roasted Bengal gram, green gram, nari payaru, kambu, groundnut, cashew, cardamom, black urad dal, black kollu, and badam.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Minister inaugurates two medical testing equipment at Salem GMKMCH
Tourism Minister R. Rajendran inaugurated the operation of two medical testing equipment at Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital (GMKMCH) on Wednesday evening (July 16, 2025). Speaking to the reporters, Mr. Rajendran said Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is giving more importance to the Health Department. The Chief Minister had facilitated the construction of new buildings and had provided medical equipment to the GMKMCH in the past four years. Now, two new medical testing equipment worth ₹32 lakh were provided to the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The Nerve Conduction Study and Electromyography (NCS-EMG) machine helps test the functioning of nerves and muscles. The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK-USG) helps see how the muscles, joints, and spinal cords are functioning through the ultrasound. This ultramodern machine is used to examine not only the internal organs, but also the muscles, joints, and membranes and their movement and is used to diagnose and treat disease at an early stage, the Minister added. During his recent visit to Salem district, the Chief Minister inaugurated a new cancer complex that was constructed at ₹37 crore, a line accelerator equipment worth ₹22.97 crore that provides high-precision radiation therapy, HBD brachytherapy equipment worth ₹4 crore that provides internal radiation therapy, and the CT simulator equipment worth ₹4 crore to GMKMCH, the Minister added. District Collector R. Brindha Devi, Salem GMKMCH Dean J. Devi Meenal, and officials from departments concerned also participated in the event.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Youth who died at Salem hospital tests positive for COVID-19
A 25-year-old person, who reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, died at the Salem Government Hospital on Thursday. The youth, a resident of Kolathur near Mettur, was admitted to the Mettur Government Hospital owing to renal failure on Wednesday. While in the hospital, he tested positive for COVID-19. Following this, he was referred to the Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital (GMKMCH), where he later died, officials said. Dean of the hospital J. Devi Meenal said the deceased had suffered from kidney failure and other infections. 'No need to panic' A total of 293 fresh cases of COVID-19 were reported during May in Tamil Nadu. Of these, 148 are currently under observation, an official release said. Speaking at an event in Chennai on Saturday, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian reiterated that there was no need to panic over the current COVID-19 situation. Noting that 19 samples from Tamil Nadu were sent to the National Institute of Virology for whole genome sequencing, he said the results showed that the infections were due to non-virulent strains of Omicron. The Union Health Ministry, in a circular to all States, stressed the need for frequent hand washing and cough etiquette. 'They have said that it is good for persons with co-morbidities and the elderly to wear masks in public places,' Mr. Subramanian said, adding that it was not mandatory. He said Tamil Nadu had adequate health infrastructure in terms of beds and oxygen capacity and dengue cases were also under control in the State. There have been four deaths due to dengue since the start of the year, he added.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
100 beneficiaries receive hearing aids under CMCHIS in Salem
Salem District Collector R. Brindha Devi distributed hearing aids to 100 beneficiaries under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) in a function held at the Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital (GMKMCH) on Saturday. The beneficiaries received hearing aids worth ₹8,000 each at a total cost of ₹8 lakh. Speaking at the function, Collector Brindha Devi said, 'Hearing impairment can affect anyone from children to the elderly. Nerve issues, accidents, age-related issues, and bacterial infections in the centre of the ears can cause hearing loss. Modernised equipment is used at the ENT Department of Salem GMKMCH to conduct hearing tests on children and elderly persons. For people with hearing issues, hearing aids worth ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 are provided under the CMCHIS free of cost,' Ms. Brindha Devi added. The collector announced that 3,000 people received hearing aids through the CMCHIS program over the past three years. 'The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness (NPPCD) has been conducting screenings for children using modern equipment. If hearing issues are detected in children under the age of six, cochlear implant surgeries are performed under the CMCHIS. Additionally, the GMKMCH PET scan center has been established over the past four years with an investment of ₹12 crore for cancer treatment,' she added. Explaining the services provided at the Secondary Care Hospital at Ammapet in Salem Corporation, Ms. Brindha Devi said that to provide medical services in nearby locations, a secondary care hospital was constructed at a cost of ₹43.65 crore in Ammapet. In the past four months, 6,500 patients availed various services in the hospital and nine surgeries were also performed, the collector added. The Collector later provided 2,495 bed sheets to GMKMCH. Hospital Dean J. Devi Meenal, Superintendent R. Rajkumar, and officials from concerned departments participated in the function.
