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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
GRH sets up 50-bed Covid-19 ward as precaution
Madurai: Amid a recent uptick in Covid-19 cases across Tamil Nadu, Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) in Madurai has set up a dedicated 50-bed isolation ward as a precautionary step. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While no active cases have been reported in the city, health officials are urging the public to wear masks and maintain hand hygiene in crowded areas. The isolation facility includes 30 beds for adults and 20 for children. GRH dean Dr L Arul Sundaresh Kumar said the hospital is fully prepared to manage any potential Covid-19 cases, following directions from the state health department. "We have ample supplies of medicines and oxygen. OPD staff have been instructed to wear masks and follow hygiene protocols. Covid testing will be conducted only if deemed necessary," he said, adding that fever cases are being closely monitored. Health officials clarified there has been no spike in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases. "There were a few fever cases after the rains, but no clusters or surges have been identified. People are advised to avoid self-medication and seek medical advice for persistent symptoms," an official said. Surveillance has also been tightened at Madurai airport. Passengers arriving from abroad with fever or cough are being screened and isolated if needed. A 16-member monitoring team has been deployed for airport vigilance. MSID:: 121652081 413 |
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Following protest, firm accepts to reinstate workers aged above 55 at GRH after talks
Following talks between workers and the contract company that has taken the tender for hiring workers at Government Rajaji Hospital, the firm has accepted to reinstate workers aged above 55 years, who were earlier expelled when the company took over the contract recently. As the company without any formal notice or information, informed the workers that they were expelled on Wednesday (May 14), the workers along with the Tamil Nadu Government Hospital Auxiliary Workers Union – COITU staged a protest on the hospital premises to reinstate the expelled workers. Later in the same day, as the company agreed to negotiate with the workers, they withdrew their protest and returned to work. During the talks, M. Baskaran, State secretary of the Union, said that the contract company stated the previous companies' practice of hiring workers even aged above 60 as the workers did not fit into the definition of any 'formal' worker. 'Since they were treated as daily wage labourers, without any employment benefits like weekly offs or paid leave, the previous contract company – Krystal – employed workers without any age ceilings,' he noted. As many workers had their Aadhar IDs with a different age owing to the mistake committed during registration, the company was requested to peruse the workers' original documents to determine their right age, he added. Most of the workers came from a family background where their wage was the only source of income, and for them, the unannounced sacking was a heavy blow to their economic condition, he said. 'To help workers overcome such problems the contract company was requested to hire the workers' closest family members to help them with their living,' Mr. Baskaran noted. While the main issue raised by the contract company in retaining workers aged above 58 was their inability to register them for Employment Provident Fund (EPF) and Employee State Insurance (ESI), he said. The association had convinced the company that there were precedents in other places where workers even aged above 60 years were registered in EPF and ESI, he added. 'The company said it would consult with their legal team before committing on the workers' demand,' he noted. Recalling the hospital doctors' statement that the workers aged above 55 were inefficient at working and handling the work at the hospital, Mr. Baskaran said that was the reason why the government has fixed a retirement age. 'If anyone aged 55 will be considered unfit for the work they do, then what about doctors and nurses who even serve till 62,' he questioned. Moreover, the work the contract workers were entrusted with, was not any scientific or research work, he said. 'When the government is so keen in following the retirement age for a worker who is not enjoying even a basic right, then why not the government try to adhere to other rights listed in the labour law,' he observed.
New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Amid patient complaints, Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai considers selling dhoties, skirts at subsidised rates
MADURAI: Following mounting complaints from patients who undergo surgery that they are forced to buy new clothes on the grounds of cleanliness, Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) in Madurai is considering selling dhotis, shirts, and skirts at subsidised rate through its medical college students cooperative stores. The move comes after allegations that nurses were pressuring patients to purchase dhotis, shirts, and skirts just hours before surgery, without prior notice even though the hospital provides sterile clothes and sheets. GRH officials denied the claims and said patients can bring clean clothes from home instead of getting new ones. According to sources, several government hospitals across Tamil Nadu adopt similar practices. Many patients claimed they were told to buy new white dhotis (for men) or white shirts and skirts (for women) to wear during and after surgical procedures. The garments, often sourced from local shops near the hospital, reportedly cost more than they should, with some patients spending up to Rs 1,500.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Sticker parking system at GRH from May 5 to ease congestion
Madurai: To tackle growing congestion and streamline parking, the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) in Madurai will introduce a sticker-based parking system from Monday, May 5. The move aims to curb haphazard parking and reduce thefts within the busy Goripalayam campus. According to a statement from the dean's office, vehicle access will be regulated using official stickers issued to doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and departmental personnel. These vehicles will be allowed into designated zones inside the campus. Visitors and patient attenders must park along specially earmarked spaces near the hospital's outer boundary. Critically ill patients will be allowed vehicle drop-offs at specific medical blocks. The new system comes amid mounting complaints of traffic chaos within the hospital, worsened by a sharp rise in footfall. The recent opening of a 22-theatre surgical block, spread across 2.9 lakh sq ft and built at a cost of Rs352 crore, has added pressure on the already strained parking infrastructure. The block lacks a dedicated parking area, a shortcoming flagged by both visitors and traffic activists. GRH is one of Tamil Nadu's busiest government hospitals, serving patients from districts like Theni, Sivagangai, and Virudhunagar. On average, the campus sees over 12,000 people daily. Police estimate that more than 4,000 vehicles are parked in and around the hospital each day, causing bottlenecks and delaying emergency services. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Mysterious Photos That Cannot Be Explained True Edition Undo "Ambulances and even water tankers are struggling to move inside the campus," said a hospital official, adding that outsiders also leave their vehicles inside the compound before heading elsewhere in the city. Vehicle thefts have also been reported. Past efforts, such as converting Panagal Road into a one-way, have done little to ease congestion. With inadequate parking, visitors now spill over onto nearby streets like Siva Shanmuga Pillai Road and Vaithiyanatha Iyer Road. Traffic activists have criticised the lack of planning. "The administration should have accounted for parking needs when building the new block. Now that it's about to go fully operational, the situation could deteriorate further," said T Nageshwaran, a traffic activist.
