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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Posting change of RG Kar protesters a step back: Docs
1 2 3 4 5 6 Kolkata: The progress in the medical education system, achieved by making the system transparent and clean, was being marred by the controversy over the last-minute changes in the bond posting of three senior resident doctors, felt many in the fraternity. The three junior doctors—Debashis Halder, Aniket Mahata and Asfakulla Naiya —prominent faces of the RG Kar movement following the rape and murder of a PGT doctor in 2024, received their senior resident postings in hospitals different from those allotted to them during counselling. The postings are assigned based on candidates' ranks on merit lists. During the RG Kar movement, the state constituted a state-level grievance redress cell (SLGRC) to receive complaints from medical students and faculties to help the govt solve different issues. Corrupt exam practices being a complaint voiced by many, the cell enforced a clean exam system. "This is the first time in many years that we saw such a fair examination and a clean evaluation system. These three junior doctors scaled through that system. When they bagged those hospitals at counselling, why deny them now?" said a faculty member attached to MCH. SLGRC chairman Sourav Datta, a head and neck onco-surgeon, said if the change in postings was for only those three, it was unfair. "The govt has taken a series of confidence-building measures and positive steps. This incident could pose a barrier to these measures," said Datta. Infectious diseases associate professor Yogiraj Ray, a key member of the SLGRC, also termed the posting change 'aberrant'. "If there is a counselling procedure, the SRs should get the place of posting allocated to them during the counselling. This is the norm followed everywhere," said Ray. Mahata, Naiya and Halder have taken their grievance to state health officials. They said they would explore legal options if a solution did not emerge. "We are hopeful the state will heed our grievances and give us back our original postings, allocated to us during counselling," said anaesthesia specialist Mahata. They also pointed out this was not a case of transfer of govt employees as they were not yet employees. It was a case of following the counselling procedure according to their merit, they said.
Business Recorder
7 days ago
- Health
- Business Recorder
Health experts for awareness about treatment of Obstetric Fistula
PESHAWAR: Health experts here at a seminar on Obstetric Fistula which develops in the body of women due to lack of proper care and treatment of the mother during pregnancy and childbirth, has laid stress on public awareness about treatment of this disease. Addressing the seminar, the health experts claimed that `Fistula is not only treatable but also preventable'. The seminar was organized by the Pakistan National Forum on Women's Health Pakistan at Peshawar Press Club in connection with celebration of International Fistula Day on May 23. Deputy Director MCH Dr. Tanveer Inam, Deputy Director MCH Dr Shandana Sarir, Head of Department Urology (LRH) Dr Azra Ghani, Dr Matiur Rehman, Dr Nazish Hayat and other doctors and gynaecologists participated in the seminar. Speaking on the occasion, Lady Reading Peshawar's Gynaecologist Dr. Nazish Hayat said fistula causes many problems for women due to which on the one hand women are kept in a separate room at home because this disease is of urinary leakage in women, which can now be treated free of charge in Peshawar and its centers have now been opened all over Pakistan, among which Mercy Hospital Peshawar is prominent. If fistula is treated on time, women can get rid of many problems, she added. The disease is more common in the districts because initially the patient does not have to go from place to place for treatment of this disease and by the time it is detected, a lot of time has been passed. Addressing the seminar in this regard, Dr Samdana, a gynaecologist at Mercy Teaching Hospital Peshawar, said that our services are available free of charge for the treatment of fistula disease in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a regular campaign is now being run among the public to create awareness about it. She said that in this regard, training is also being given to many women by Pakistan National Forum on Women Health. She said that on the one hand, women face a lot of difficulties due to this disease, on the other hand, they do not have information about its treatment, so it is important that they go to their nearest big hospital and contact a gynaecologist and get it treated. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Karnataka says it has potential to add 1,513 UG and PG medical seats in government medical colleges
There is a potential to add 1,513 Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) medical seats in government medical colleges across Karnataka, says the State in its implementation plan for expansion of medical education in Karnataka, following a notice by the Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare. To meet the country's growing demand for medical professionals and to ensure availability of health workforce across both rural and urban areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech on the August 15, 2024, had set a goal of adding 75,000 medical seats, to be achieved within the next five years. Using existing infrastructure Following this, the Union government had sought information on the plan for expansion of medical education in all the States recently. 'To implement the vision of expanding UG-PG medical seats, it is essential to assess the existing medical facilities in terms of infrastructure and other resources.... Creation of seats using existing infrastructure will augment achieving goal in a timely and cost-effective manner,' it said. It also requested the details for exploring Diplomate of National Board (DNB) course opportunities, establishing standalone PG institutes. Starting standalone PG institutes In reply to this, the Directorate of Medical Education said that UG seats in government medical colleges in Karnataka is 3,500 (MBBS), which can be expanded by 900. The availability of PG seats in government medical colleges is 1,600 and the potential for increase in number is 613. There are also a total 267 DNB seats available and 11 Model Maternal and Child Health (MCH) hospitals, which are in the process of applying for fresh accreditation. 'Karnataka is in the process of identifying potential hospitals to start standalone PG institutes,' it added. 'Establishment of 157 nursing colleges co-located with 157 medical colleges approved under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) of medical education division, identifying medical colleges to start new nursing colleges co-located with medical college, will also be done,' the State said. It further said that the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council has been constituted and would start functioning after receiving the rules and guidelines from National Commission for Allied Health Sciences.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Man dies after falling from tree
T'puram: A 60-year-old man, who suffered a severe head injury after falling from a tree, died on Tuesday at medical college hospital. The deceased has been identified as Manoharan of Kachani . The incident occurred on May 5 when he accidentally fell while cutting a tree on the premises of a house at Charachira. Despite being rushed to MCH, he succumbed to multiple fractures and a severe head injury at 1am on Tuesday in the ortho ICU. Museum police registered a case under BNSS Section 194. Following postmortem, the body was released to family members. 2 held with 25g ganja: Two West Bengal natives were arrested with 25g of ganja and 0.23g of brown sugar from Chala market on Monday. The arrested persons were identified as Bikram Mandal, 32 and Sukumar Mandal, 25, both of Malda. During a regular patrol near Chala, police found the duo in a suspicious situation and during examination, the drug was seized from them. The accused brought the drugs from Orissa for sale here, police said. Ganja was packed in 12 covers and brown sugar in seven packets. Fort police have registered a case. TNN
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Rooted in compassion: New nurse and MCH leader reflect on the heart of healthcare
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- For Arelhi Clavijo, nursing isn't just a career; it's a calling rooted in family, compassion, and a desire to serve. A recent Odessa College graduate now working at a local hospital, Clavijo is among the newest generation of nurses stepping into the profession with both purpose and perseverance. And as she begins her journey, she's not alone. Leaders like Dr. Timothy Benton, the new Chief Medical Officer at Medical Center Health System, are working to ensure nurses and physicians alike are supported as they care for the community. Clavijo graduated from Odessa College in December 2024 and began working as a registered nurse just four months ago. Though new to the field, her passion runs deep. 'Both my parents were CNAs and worked at a nursing home,' she said. 'Growing up around that, I saw how important their work was, and that made me want to pursue nursing and make a difference in people's lives.' A second chance, a first step: Inside Odessa College's Nursing Programs She chose Odessa College for its reputation, affordability, and proximity to home. 'They have a really good nursing program,' she said. 'In five years, I hope to be furthering my education and gaining as much experience as I can. I want to be the best nurse I can be, every single day.' That personal drive mirrors the philosophy of Dr. Benton, who has recently stepped into the role of CMO at MCH. Having served on the medical staff for over a decade, Benton says he hopes to support the dedicated workers by helping ease their burdens and strengthening the connection between caregivers and patients. Related: Medical Center Hospital names Dr. Timothy Benton as New Chief Medical Officer 'My job is to help ease the burdens on physicians and to be a bridge between business and patient care,' Benton said. 'This is about servant leadership. I want to support the people taking care of the patients.' Previously, Benton held the role of regional dean at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He worked closely with both MCH and Odessa College to foster partnerships aimed at building the healthcare workforce of the future. 'I think it's critical that hospitals and colleges work hand in hand,' Benton said. 'That's the pipeline for the next generation of caregivers, whether it's nurses or physicians. If we don't invest in them now, we won't have the healthcare workers we need tomorrow.' At MCH, more than 500 physicians have hospital privileges, not including hundreds of advanced practice providers and support staff. Benton says part of his vision is to use technology to alleviate administrative burdens and restore the core of medical work: caring for patients. 'All of us went into this field to spend time with patients,' he said. 'Technology can help us get back to that by handling some of the behind-the-scenes tasks and freeing up doctors and nurses to focus on what matters.' As a first-year nurse, Clavijo says she's grateful to be part of a system that values support and growth. 'My advice to other nursing students is to take it one day at a time and never lose sight of why you started,' she said. It's a message echoed by both Benton and Clavijo: healthcare isn't just a system, it's a relationship. And in West Texas, that relationship is built on education, empathy, and a community committed to caring. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
