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Time of India
29-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
SHRC orders 5L relief for medical negligence
Chennai: State human rights commission (SHRC) has directed state govt to pay 5lakh as relief to a woman who delivered a stillborn baby due to an alleged delay in medical attention at Murukkeri primary health centre (PHC) in Villupuram. SHRC member V Kannadasan passed the order on a complaint moved by the woman's mother, K Devamani, alleging medical negligence and inhumane treatment at the PHC, which led to the stillbirth of her daughter Subbulakshmi's baby. According to the complaint, Subbulakshmi, who was eight months pregnant, experienced heavy bleeding and was admitted to the PHC on Apr 26, 2021. She contracted COVID-19 during treatment and experienced severe physical and mental distress. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai She alleged that there was a delay in transferring her to a higher medical facility as a health worker compelled the complainant to clean the blood-stained floor and bed before boarding the ambulance. Opposing the plea, the PHC's medical officer, Dr K Varadaraj, and auxiliary nurse midwife (ANM) Prabavathi denied instructing the complainant to clean the blood stains. They also denied negligence and emphasised timely medical response and referral to a higher facility. Recording the submissions, the commission found that delay in shifting the patient contributed to the death of the baby. "It was established that a worker, Muthulakshmi, was responsible for instructing the complainant to clean the delivery area, which caused the delay. The worker was later dismissed from service on Nov 6, 2022," SHRC said. The commission also noted the director of public health and preventive medicine failed to include critical documents, including statements from the victim, in the enquiry report submitted to the commission. While dismissing the complaint against the medical officer and ANM on duty for lack of direct evidence, SHRC held govt liable and ordered the relief for violation of the fundamental right to timely medical care under Article 21 of Constitution. SHRC also recommended that govt increase the number of doctors, nurses, and medical staff in PHCs, especially in rural areas, and improve ambulance services with a focus on maternal care.
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Temple consecration held with religious zeal at Thiruparankundram
Speaking to reporters, Minister Sekar Babu said, "The Dravidian Model government has successfully conducted kumbabishekam in about 3,347 temples, including 124 Murugan temples, so far in Tamil Nadu. Proper arrangements have been made in each temple to ensure safety of people." "Though we arrived in Thiruparankundram on Sunday night, we could not go near the temple, as a large number of devotees had already gathered there. We witnessed the rituals from far and later had darshan of the deity." said M Srinivasan, a devotee from Madurai. Several philanthropists were seen offering refreshments and food to the devotees. Also, the health department had deployed special teams in as a large number of people are expected to visit the temple on Tuesday also. Speaking to TNIE, an official from health department said,"A team of doctors from PHCs in Madurai city are conducting 10 camps near Thiruparankundram. Since there is a huge gathering of devotees, two special teams from Thiruparankundram GH have been formed. Besides, a calamity ward with 50 beds has been created in the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) to meet any emergency."
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Thousands attend consecration at Thiruparankundram
MADURAI: The consecration of Subramanya Swamy temple in Thiruparankundram, was conducted early on Monday. Several thousands of people, including ministers P K Sekar Babu and P Moorthy, district collector K J Praveen Kumar, witnessed the event. The rituals began at 3.45 am and the holy water was taken in a procession to the top of the rajagopuram for the consecration at 5.30 am. Holy water was sprayed on the devotees using 10 drones. Speaking to reporters, Minister Sekar Babu said, 'The Dravidian Model government has successfully conducted kumbabishekam in about 3,347 temples, including 124 Murugan temples, so far in TN. Arrangements have been made in temples to ensure safety of people.' Also, the health department had deployed special teams as a large number of people are expected to visit the temple on Tuesday. An official said, 'A team of doctors from the PHCs in Madurai are conducting 10 camps near Thiruparankundram. Since there is a huge gathering, two special teams from Thiruparankundram GH have been formed. Besides, a 50-bedded calamity ward has been created in Government Rajaji Hospital for emergencies.'
Indian Express
05-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Maharashtra: Incomplete bridge on Gundenur river in Gadchiroli poses risk to tribals every monsoon
AMID HEAVY rains in the remote Bhamragad area of Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, an incomplete bridge on Gundenur river on National Highway 352 has emerged as a major cause of concern for tribals in the area. Datta Shirke, president of Jana Sangharsha Samiti said that incomplete bridge on NH-352 (Laheri to Narayanpur) is proving to be a 'death trap for tribals.' According to Shirke, the unfinished bridge poses significant challenges for residents, especially pregnant women and sick individuals in accessing healthcare, especially during monsoon. Gundenur river flows near Laheri village in Bhamragad taluk on the highway connecting Maharashtra to Chhattisgarh. The construction of this bridge began a few years ago. In 2018, an 84km patch of road was mentioned in a report titled, 'State-wise length of National Highways (NH) in India.' The administration is aware of the issue. When The Indian Express contacted Gadchiroli collector Avishyanta Panda, he said, 'After the situation came to light, a boat was arranged for the citizens to cross the river. The situation is serious at one specific period of the day when the water level is very high.' 'The work on the National Highway bridge was scheduled to be completed by March next year. Works are on track and will be completed within the stipulated timeline. The delays were owing to security issues because of the Naxal activities in the area. Police presence was required to construct the bridge,' said the district collector. Highlighting the other issues which caused delay in the work, Panda said, 'Due to remote location, supply of labour, materials and machine was difficult and disrupted, which also led to slight delay in construction of the bridge. All the measures for mitigation and help are in place. Boats have been supplied and nobody is allowed to cross the river without supervision. The district administration is continuously monitoring the situation and has visited the place multiple times.' Panda said that the list of all pregnant women is there with health staff so that they can be placed in 'Maher Ghar' attached to PHCs prior to delivery. Also, medicines and ration for three months have been provided beforehand to all these villages. Bhamragad tehsildar Kishore Bagde also appealed to residents to avoid crossing the flooded river and use the government-provided boat for their safety.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Chief Minister inaugurates 208 urban health and wellness centres, 60 PHCs across Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday inaugurated 208 urban health and wellness centres across Tamil Nadu, established at a total cost of ₹52 crore. He also inaugurated 50 primary health centres (PHCs) set up at a cost of ₹60 crore at various locations in both rural and urban areas. During a function in the city, the Chief Minister inaugurated the urban health and wellness centre in Shastri Nagar in Adyar and interacted with the staff there. He also inspected the services being offered to patients. Both the urban health and wellness centres and PHCs are operating under the Health and Family Welfare Department. In May 2022, Mr. Stalin had announced that 708 urban health and wellness centres would be set up at a total cost of ₹177 crore in corporations and municipalities that have a population of 15,000 to 20,000. Of these, 500 were inaugurated in June 2023. Each urban health and wellness centre has a medical officer, staff nurse, health inspector, and supporting staff. The centres will function from 8 a.m. and 12 noon and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and offer outpatient care, disease screening, lifestyle counselling, health education, immunisations, and drug delivery, among others. The PHCs in rural areas have been set up in Ariyalur, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Erode, Kallakurichi, Kancheepuram, Krishnagiri, Nagapattinam, Perambalur, Ranipet, Sivaganga, Tenkasi, Thanjavur, Theni, the Nilgiris, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Villupuram, and Virudhunagar districts. The PHCs in urban areas have been established in Coimbatore, Erode, Kanniyakumari, Karur, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Mayiladuthurai, Namakkal, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Sivaganga, the Nilgiris, Tiruchi, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Tiruvallur, and Vellore districts. Minister Ma. Subramanian, Chennai Mayor R. Priya, MP Kanimozhi N.V.N. Somu, and Velachery MLA J.M.H. Aassan Maulaana were among those present on the occasion. In another event at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister launched portals for the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Information and Management System ( and the Tamil Nadu Satellite based Water Bodies Information and Monitoring and Protection System ( TN-WRIMS aims to bring all water-related data of the State into an integrated digital platform. It will have real-time dashboards and modules for rainfall, reservoirs, groundwater, tanks, and soil moisture. TN-SWIP aims to conserve and restore waterbodies using new technologies such as artificial intelligence and satellite data. It will also help improve waterbodies through real-time monitoring.
