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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
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Health Minister launches Haemophilia App in Salem
Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma. Subramanian, launched the Haemophilia App at Yercaud in the district on Thursday. Mr. Subramanian and Tourism Minister R. Rajendran inaugurated the two-day seminar for government medical officers on leadership and performance development, Med Lead-2025, at Yercaud. The ministers inaugurated the fertility centre at Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Psychiatric Emergency Treatment, and Rehabilitation Centre. Speaking at the function, Mr. Rajendran highlighted that the Health and Family Welfare Department's performance over the past four years was being appreciated across the country, and noted that the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme has benefited 2.15 crore people statewide, with 11.2 lakh individuals receiving support in Salem district alone. Additionally, over 3,40,000 people have benefited under the Innuyir Kappom Nammai Kakkum 48 initiative, including 16,527 people in Salem district. 'The Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme received an award from the United Nations (UN) for its impact. Across the state, 1,000 Mudhalvar Marunthagam centres have been established. Furthermore, following Chennai, a new fertility centre is being inaugurated in Salem,' the Minister added. Mr. Subramanian said that medical infrastructure in the state has seen several upgrades over the last four years through various schemes, and thousands of people have begun to utilise the medical services in government facilities like hospitals, primary health centres and medical college hospitals. 'Before DMK came to power, six lakh people utilised the medical services and now it has increased to 10 lakh per day. The work of upgrading 50 new rural and urban primary health centres and 208 urban wellness centres at a cost of ₹1,018 crore is nearing completion, and will soon be inaugurated,' the minister added. Mr. Subramanian also added that this was the first time 178 medical officers, including medical college deans, deputy directors, health officers, and head of departments were participating in a seminar. Regarding the show cause notices issued to medical colleges in Tamil Nadu by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for not meeting certain standards, Mr. Subramaniam said such notices are a usual process, and clear explanations have been given for them. For the first time, 2,462 doctors were recruited, and Tamil Nadu will firmly oppose the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the minister added.
