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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Customs informer attacked by contract killers in Mazgaon
MUMBAI: A businessman from Mazgaon was attacked by unknown people on Thursday, purportedly because he had given a tip-off about illegal smuggling rackets operating out of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) that resulted in several arrests by the Customs department. Motorists on the Bhagwan Adinath Road in Mazgaon alerted the Byculla police on Thursday evening of a group attacking a man who laid in his blood. The victim was identified as Mohammed Aslam Patel. When constable Uday Vichare, attached to the Byculla police station, reached the spot, he saw Patel suffering grievous head injuries and bleeding. There was also an iron rod lying next to him, said a police officer. The police team, with the help of a patrolling van, rushed him to the JJ Hospital. His family later shifted him to the Saifee Hospital. 'We have been told that the complainant had given a tip-off about a few people who smuggled cosmetics and gold from foreign countries. He had given a tip-off about their businesses after which the Customs department seized their consignments and made arrests,' said the police officer. The accused allegedly hired a contract killer. 'Patel's condition is not good. We have registered an offence and are tracing the accused through CCTV cameras,' said a police officer. A case was booked under section 109 (attempt to murder) of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 against the accused.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
HC permits cancer survivor to end pregnancy at 25 wks
Mumbai: Bombay High Court has permitted the medical termination of the 25-week pregnancy of a woman in remission from breast cancer , following the opinion of an independent medical board of J J Hospital. "The recommendation is that MTP should be allowed. In view of this opinion, we direct the medical termination of pregnancy to proceed," said Justices Kamal Khata and Arif Doctor on Thursday. The woman (40) moved HC to permit MTP as she had crossed the 24-week legally permissible limit. In Aug 2020, she was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer. She underwent eight rounds of chemotherapy and surgery in the first stage of treatment, which ended in Dec 2020. This was followed by 21 cycles of radiation till April 2021. She was informed that the treatment would have a permanent impact on her future chances of conceiving. Hormonal therapies and chemotherapy induced a menopausal state that was likely to lead to the cessation of menstruation or to irregular periods. Since Nov 2024, she missed her periods, but home pregnancy tests were negative. After experiencing abdominal pain, an April 25 sonography revealed she was 23 weeks pregnant. As the pregnancy was over 20 weeks, on May 3, she approached the J J medical board constituted under the MTP Act . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo On May 6, the board declined permission, citing no lethal congenital anomaly noticed in the foetus. The woman's petition stated: "Continuation of pregnancy will cause grave injury to her mental health considering her past history and possible relapse." The cost of cancer treatment was significant. She has to spend on check-ups and tests to monitor the recurrence of cancer or other health issues. She is neither financially, physically nor mentally in a position to have another child. The board "did not consider the impact of continuation of the pregnancy on her overall well-being and state of mind". On May 8, the woman's advocate, Meenaz Kakalia, argued that with the earlier board not opining on her mental health, it is imperative she is examined by an independent board. Agreeing with her, HC directed the dean to appoint a board of experts, including a psychologist, to examine the woman. The board reported the pregnancy is "24 weeks and 6 days of gestation". "The medical experts opined she is fit to undergo MTP with due risk. The petitioner's psychological evaluation is that she is mentally anguished in continuing the pregnancy," the judges noted. They directed MTP "to be performed as early as possible" at J J Hospital "unless she chooses another hospital".
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
War wards, drills, audits, training: How city hospitals are prepping for emergency
Mumbai: As the military conflict between India and Pakistan escalates and spreads beyond the border areas, hospitals across the city are preparing for large-scale health emergencies by adding extra beds, training their staff and stocking critical drugs and medical supplies including blood. Deans of several hospitals are calling for reactivation of COVID-era protocols while state health authorities are holding review meetings and conducting audits to assess emergency preparedness. The state government is also considering the possibility of cancelling summer vacations for senior doctors. The state-run JJ Hospital has set up two dedicated wards with 52 beds across two floor to handle sudden medical emergencies. The wards are equipped with critical care facilities including oxygen support, rapid triage systems, and emergency medicine stockpiles. JJ and other government hospitals have also commenced internal drills and training. 'We've instructed departments to stock emergency medicines, oxygen cylinders, and other critical supplies. Staff are being trained to manage sudden influx of patients,' said Dr Shailesh Mohite, dean of Nair Hospital. Similar preparations are underway at KEM Hospital, said dean Dr Sangeeta Rawat. 'We are also conducting emergency response audits,' she said. Shortage of blood in the event of a war-like emergency remains a critical concern. To address this, students associated with the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) have launched blood donation drives across city hospitals, starting within their own campuses. In due course, they hope to cover residential societies. 'We're organising a blood donation camp at Nair Hospital this Friday. We've requested the medical staff to contribute, and we urge the general public to join as well,' said Dr Akshay Dongardive, national president of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) and general secretary of MARD's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) unit. Adequate blood supply could mean the difference between life and death during a medical emergency, he said. Private hospitals are also stepping up. On Friday, Hinduja Hospital conducted a disaster response training session for over 100 staff members from 15 private hospitals across Mumbai. 'Our focus was on practical, hands-on readiness,' said Joy Chakraborty, chief operating officer, Hinduja Hospital. 'We simulated emergency drills, evacuation protocols and civil defence coordination. The response from participating hospitals was overwhelming.' Chakraborty said instead of focussing only on infrastructure readiness, they were mentally preparing health workers to deal with a war-like emergency. 'During a crisis, it is human response that matters the most. Ensuring our staff are trained, confident and calm under pressure can save countless lives,' he said. Despite these efforts, several challenges persist. For instance, power outages and blackouts could compromise blood banks which need uninterrupted refrigeration. So many hospitals are stockpiling diesel to run generators. But generators can run only 4-5 hours at a stretch and refuelling them is logistically difficult. Many deans have also flagged a shortage of ice boxes, which are essential for safe transport of blood and vaccines. These concerns were discussed during a high level meeting on Friday between chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and health department officials, said a highly placed source in the department. While health officials proposed conducting emergency audits and setting up district-level health committees, deans of government-run hospitals said COVID-era protocols should be reactivated and district war rooms must be set up under collectors to deal with health emergencies, the source added. Dr Mahendra Kendre, assistant director, State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC), confirmed that the health department has called for a statewide audit to ensure readiness across all government health facilities. Meanwhile, the central government has proposed cancelling summer vacations for senior doctors to bolster staffing during possible emergencies. The state government is yet to take a call on the matter. 'The state government had issued a similar directive earlier, only to withdraw it. But given the current situation, it may be reintroduced,' said a senior official from the Directorate of Health Services (DHS).
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
JJ hosp to start obesity clinic, to focus on prevention, diagnosis and surgery
Mumbai: Apart from the outpatient clinics for patients with infectious diseases, heart or orthopaedic problems, the state govt-run JJ Hospital in Byculla will soon boast an obesity clinic . "Considering the present-day health problems, we plan to open an obesity clinic that will function once a week," said JJ Hospital dean Dr Ajay Bhandarwar. It is estimated that in urban areas, almost 30% of the population is overweight or obese. However, according to the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), 24% of Indian women and 23% of Indian men are overweight or obese. There has also been an increase in the percentage of children under five years who are overweight—from 2.1% in NFHS-4 (2015-16) to 3.4% in NFHS-5 (2019-2021) at an all-India level. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai "Obesity was earlier considered a condition among the wealthy, but in an age of fast food, the lower middle class is becoming obese. This is visible in our OPDs on a daily basis," said Dr Bhandarwar. With the growing recognition that obesity significantly increases the risk of several health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and osteoarthritis, there has been a lot of focus on medical and surgical options to contain the condition. "The anti-obesity pills don't have long-term safety data so far, and there are indications of organ damage in some cases," he said. Hence, the JJ obesity clinic will focus on diagnosis and prevention and also look at surgical options for obesity. In 2012, the hospital started a bariatric surgery programme that was discontinued a few years later. However, the field has evolved with the emergence of minimally invasive anti-obesity surgeries. "At JJ, we now have a robotic arm that could help in bariatric surgery," said Dr Bhandarwar, who used to head the general surgery department before he became the dean. The hospital authorities are also trying to create awareness about the need to include robotic surgery for reimbursement in the state-run insurance scheme. Public hospitals, traditionally overwhelmed with the burden of infectious diseases, have in recent times started focusing on lifestyle or non-communicable diseases . While the BMC health department started a door-to-door survey to check for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, its hospitals have 'NCD corners' where people can measure their blood sugar and blood pressure levels. BMC-run KEM Hospital in Parel recently started a fatty liver clinic.
