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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
No fresh guidelines on Covid, no panic, say health officials
Jaipur: With the state reporting Covid-19 cases, the health department decided against releasing any Covid-19 guidelines or protocols at present. Officials received instructions to maintain calm and avoid causing unnecessary alarm regarding the recent Covid-19 cases reported within the state. Officials confirmed that the Covid-19-related fatality recorded in Jaipur on Sunday was an isolated incident, linked to co-morbidity, tuberculosis. In this regard, Health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar held a meeting with health department officials on Tuesday to provide necessary directions. Khimsar said that according to the Centre, the current variant of Covid-19 circulating in the country is not lethal, but people should take basic precautions and seek necessary advice, testing, and treatment at medical institutions if they exhibit symptoms like cough, cold, or fever. Khimsar emphasised that vulnerable groups including elderly, pregnant women, and children should take special care of their health in light of the Covid-19 cases. If symptoms of influenza-like illness (ILI) appear, they should consult a doctor and avoid crowded places. He instructed officials that although medical experts have not indicated a significant threat from Covid-19 under current circumstances, medical institutions should be prepared with necessary arrangements. Principal secretary (health) Gayatri Rathore directed the officials to ensure that oxygen plants remain operational and instructed that regular monitoring of oxygen plants established in various medical institutions across the state should be conducted.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Panel seeks 7 more days to probe wrong blood transfusion death
Jaipur: The committee formed by health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar to investigate the death of a pregnant woman due to wrong blood transfusion at SMS Hospital has sought more time to complete the investigation. The committee was initially given three days, ending Wednesday. According to sources, the committee members met Khimsar to request seven more days to complete the investigation. TOI was the first to highlight the gross negligence of SMS Hospital in a front-page news report published on Friday. The committee has expressed difficulty in completing the investigation in just three days. The members have requested more time to understand the entire process, from blood sample collection to blood transfusion. The committee has recorded statements from hospital staff, including blood bank doctors, doctors from the medicine department, and the nursing staff as part of the investigation. However, they pointed out that more time is needed to understand what went wrong in the case. Teh panel is using CCTV footage to track the blood sample, said an SMS Hospital official. The committee is investigating the case to identify the hospital staff responsible for the wrong blood transfusion on May 20. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¿Te atreves a conducirlo? Nuevo Qashqai Híbrido Obtén ofertas Undo The health minister formed the committee on May 24, chaired by Mukesh Meena, joint secretary and additional director of the medical education department. The case involves a 23-year-old pregnant woman, Chaina, from Niwai in Tonk district, who died late Wednesday at SMS Hospital.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
State govt to tighten blood safety protocols after transfusion death
Jaipur: The Rajasthan govt on Monday announced plans to strengthen blood transfusion protocols across all state hospitals following the death of a 23-year-old pregnant woman at SMS Hospital due to a wrong blood transfusion last Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar convened an emergency meeting on Monday with superintendents of hospitals affiliated with SMS Medical College and other medical education department officials to address the incident and implement new safety measures. "The life of every patient admitted to the hospital is invaluable and negligence at any level of treatment cannot be tolerated," Khimsar said during the meeting. The health minister said that under the Rajasthan Digital Health Mission, several key changes will be implemented, including mandatory inclusion of blood group information in patients' Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID (ABHA ID). This digital integration aims to ensure accuracy and swift access to critical information during emergencies. The minister ordered strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in ICUs and critical care wards across govt medical institutions. New guidelines mandate the constant presence of senior doctors and residents in these wards, along with deployment of only trained nursing and paramedical staff. Hospital administrators will be required to conduct regular inspections of ward conditions and blood bank operations, with instructions to address any deficiencies immediately. The minister emphasised that strict action would be taken against staff found negligent in their duties.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
RUHS tightens exam rules for 1,700 medical posts; doctors' bodies seek more seats, tighter monitoring
Jaipur: Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), Monday, issued a strict notification ahead of the medical officer recruitment examination scheduled for April 27. A total of 1,700 posts are up for grabs, and candidates will face tightened security protocols at exam centres. Candidates will not be allowed to bring even basic items like pens or water bottles. "The candidates will be provided with blue ball pens and water bottles at the examination centre," said an RUHS official. Items including printed material, calculators, mobile phones, electronic gadgets, bags, food items, and even jewellery have been banned to curb cheating. The university also urged candidates to avoid misleading information circulating on social media. RUHS clarified that official updates will only be made available on its website. The Doctors Welfare Federation-India (DWF) has written to health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar demanding enhanced surveillance at exam centres. "Monitoring should include CCTV, video recording, Aadhaar-enabled attendance, cornea scan, and fingerprint verification," said Chandraveer Singh, national president, DWF. The federation stressed that such measures are necessary to prevent impersonation and ensure a fair recruitment process. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Meanwhile, the United Doctors Front (UDF) has urged the chief minister to increase the number of posts being filled. "Recruitment for only 1,700 posts is insufficient. The govt had promised to recruit 3,000 medical officers annually," said Dr Bharat Pareek, UDF Rajasthan president. UDF pointed out that no recruitment was held in the last two years, and previous drives filled 2,000 posts in 2021 and 1,765 in 2022. "Given the current shortage, 1,700 posts fall short of public expectations and the needs of young professionals," said Dr Pareek. According to UDF, the health department estimates that filling 1,700 posts will cover only 66% of the current vacancies, leaving over 2,500 positions still unfilled. The group highlighted the urgent need for doctors, especially in rural and urban govt hospitals facing severe manpower shortages.
