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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Tiruchi Corporation speeds up construction of urban health centres
In an effort to improve public access to healthcare services, Tiruchi Corporation has expedited the construction of new urban primary health centres (UPHCs) and urban health sub-centres (HSCs) across the city, The move comes in response to increasing public patronage of UPHCs in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed the urgent need to expand public health infrastructure. Officials said the new centres were expected to ease pressure on existing facilities and offer hassle-free access to essential medical services, particularly for economically weaker sections. Under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), the scheme envisions establishing one UPHC for every 50,000 people. With a population of 12 lakh, Tiruchi requires 24 UPHCs to ensure adequate healthcare coverage. At present, the city has 18 UPHCs and 36 health and wellness centres. Several new UPHCs are under construction, while existing centres are being renovated and expanded. A new facility is being built at Panjapur with provision for inpatient facility, consultation rooms, and labs. The centre is aimed at covering low-income groups in the locality. Similarly, new facilities are being constructed at Lakshmi Nagar in Srirangam, Kongu Nagar in Ariyamangalam and Pappakurichi in Kattur at ₹1.20 crore each. New UPHCs are being established at Erikarai Main Road in Subramaniyapuram and Beerangikulam at a cost of ₹1.50 crore each. Construction of additional buildings for the UPHCs is underway in Pappakurichi, Teppakulam, and Beemanagar areas, with an outlay of ₹60 lakh each. Similarly, urban health sub-centres are being established at Thiruvanaikovil, Ariyamangalam, and Khajamalai at a cost of ₹30 lakh each. Meanwhile, urban health sub-centres at K.K. Nagar, Pandamangalam, Rail Nagar, Melur, JJ Nagar, Malai Kovil and Edamalaipattipudur, which were built at a cost of ₹30 lakh each, and additional buildings for the Thennur UPHC are ready for inauguration. 'The construction work is progressing at a brisk pace, and work at several sub-health centres is at finishing stages and is expected to be completed within two months,' said M. Vijay Chandran, City Health Officer. The new centres are being set up in the city under the National Urban Health Mission with financial assistance from the Central and State governments.
Hans India
15-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
IIPH Hyd'bad conferred with ‘Deemed to be University' status
Rangareddy: The Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), Hyderabad and its sister institutions based in Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar have been conferred with a status of 'Deemed to be University' under a distinct category by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. According to a release by the Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), Hyderabad, the recognition was formally notified through Gazette of India, dated July 5, 2025. Following the announcement, the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) declared it as a seminal moment in the evolution of public health education, research and policy development in India. Elated over the conferment of a deemed to be university status to the (IIPH) along with sister institutions based at Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar, Prof. K. Srinath Reddy, the Founding President of PHFI said, 'We now have the academic freedom and operational flexibility to design anticipatory and adaptive curriculum – aligned with evolving national health policies such as Ayushman Bharat and respond dynamically to region-specific health needs.' He emphasized that India's public health challenges require a large and diverse workforce comprising health researchers, programme implementers, policy advocates, community engagement experts and systems analysers. The new university status, he further said, will empower the IIPHs to independently craft academic programmes tailored to India's complex health transitions ranging from communicable and non-communicable diseases to pandemic preparedness and ageing-related care. Meanwhile, as part of the Telangana government's measure to revamp the health care sector in the state, the Rangareddy district administration has planned to fill the posts of Medical officers in various Upper Primary Health Centers (UPHCs) under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). According to notification, the Office of the district Medical & Health Officer Rangareddy district invited applications from eligible candidates for filling up 21 posts of Medical Officers on contract basis for a period of one year. 'The process of receiving applications by-hand and online already begins from July 11 and will continue till 5.00 pm on July 18. Later, the same will be sent to Collectorate Rangareddy for the purpose of scrutiny and selection of the eligible candidates,' informed Mallikarjun, Senior Assistant, District Medical & Health Office (DM&HO) Rangareddy district.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Greater Chennai Corporation begins training newly-appointed doctors
A training session for doctors who have completed postgraduate medical education and have been appointed to serve in the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)-run hospitals was launched at Ripon Buildings on Friday. The training covers public health operations and medical services within the the civic body, including hospital management. According to a press release, under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), 155 vacant posts for medical and paramedical personnel were approved for recruitment — five through transfers and 150 by direct appointment of postgraduate doctors. Of the 150 appointed doctors, 113 have joined duty and will serve at GCC-run hospitals for two years. The GCC currently operates 140 urban primary health centres, 200 urban wellness centres, 16 urban community health centres, three maternity hospitals, and one infectious diseases hospital. Chennai Mayor R. Priya, Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran, Deputy Mayor M. Magesh Kumar and officials were present at the first session on Friday.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Wellness centres inaugurated in Madurai
1 2 Madurai: Chief minister M K Stalin on Thursday inaugurated 208 urban health and wellness centres (UHWC) and 50 primary health centres (PHC) across the state through video conferencing from the Secretariat. These new facilities were established at a total cost of 112 crore — 52 crore for UHWCs and 60 crore for PHCs. Of these, 18 facilities were opened within Madurai city limits. One of the newly inaugurated centres in the city is located at ward 50, Thaikkal Street, where Madurai mayor Indrani Ponvasanth participated in the local launch event. The centres are being set up under the National Urban Health Mission to improve access to primary healthcare services in densely populated areas. Each centre will provide preventive and curative services such as screening for non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health services, vaccinations, and general outpatient care. Officials from the Madurai corporation said these centres will help reduce the burden on tertiary hospitals by addressing health issues at the community level. The CM said the initiative is part of the state's broader goal to make quality healthcare accessible and equitable for all.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
694 senior medical officers get appointment letters; min says 6k more docs to be hired
Patna: Health minister Mangal Pandey on Tuesday distributed appointment letters among 694 senior medical officers across Bihar. These included 447 full-time medical officers under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), 3 senior medical officers under the National Tuberculosis Control Programme and 145 officers deployed in nutrition rehabilitation centres, blood banks, blood collection units and district early intervention centres under the National Child Health Programme. Also, 99 second medical officers were appointed. The minister said postings were made in health institutions across all 38 districts, based on merit and vacancy availability. He added that the recruitment process for approximately 6,000 more doctors and assistant professors was on and would conclude within the next two-and-a-half months. These medical professionals will be deployed in areas facing acute shortages. He also said that Ayush practitioners would be appointed soon to improve healthcare services, while the appointment of 4,500 community health officers under NUHM would also be completed in the same timeframe. Alongside this, regular and contractual hiring of nurses, paramedics, medical officers and specialist doctors is being conducted in a mission-driven manner. Over the last 10 days alone, more than 8,800 doctors and nurses have been recruited, the minister said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Bother With An Expensive Will (Do This Instead) Local Will Finder Undo This includes the appointment of 1,450 doctors and specialists, 228 of whom received appointment letters on May 31. Another 509 doctors have been appointed through bond postings. He also highlighted the appointment of 7,468 ANM nurses, the largest such recruitment since 2019. "Under the able leadership of Nitish Kumar, basic health infrastructure has significantly improved. Work is progressing rapidly to make healthcare transparent and accessible. The govt is committed to strengthening health services and expanding treatment options in its hospitals," he said.
