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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Family planning surgeries dip at Madurai UPHCs
Madurai: Despite increased awareness, family planning surgeries done at urban primary health centres (UPHCs) in Madurai city have seen a gradual decline over the past three years, according to official data. Family planning operation theatres going defunct in UPHCs temporarily are among the reasons cited for the decline. Health department officials told TOI that three UPHCs under Madurai corporation, at Sellur, K Pudur, and Ansari Nagar, which are upgraded community health centres, have facilities for performing family planning surgeries such as vasectomy and tubal ligation. The number of family planning surgeries performed at the three UPHCs came down from 173 in 2022-2023 to 57 in 2024-2025 till March. In fact, only 18 family planning surgeries were performed at K Pudur UPHC during the period, and the operation theatre was defunct for a while. At Ansari Nagar UPHC as well, only five family planning surgeries were recorded in 2024-2025. Health activist A Veronica Mary said the decline not only leads to more referrals to Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) but often discourages people from opting for family planning surgeries. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "Access to getting family planning surgeries done should be made easy. People will not be willing to skip work for travel or wait for days to get appointments for such surgeries, which is what generally happens at GRH," she told TOI. "In private hospitals, family planning surgeries cost up to Rs40,000 or more, which some cannot afford," she said. She added that more specialist doctors need to be appointed and all UPHCs in the city should have facilities for the surgeries. Currently, there are only two anaesthetists and two gynaecologists appointed by Madurai corporation. City health officer (CHO) Dr P Indira said that until March 2025, only the operation theatre at Sellur UPHC was fully functional for family planning procedures. "We have now revived two more family planning operation theatres—at the UPHCs in K Pudur and Ansari Nagar. The K Pudur UPHC operation theatre became operational by the end of April, with around five family planning surgeries completed so far, including three vasectomies. In June, we also revived the Ansari Nagar theatre. With this, three UPHC operation theatres are now active in the city for family planning services, and people can approach them," she said.
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Madurai has 38,000 stray dogs, shows corporation census
MADURAI: There are over 38,000 stray dogs in Madurai city, according to the results of the dog census released by the Madurai City Municipal Corporation on Tuesday. Compared to the data revealed by the civic body to an RTI query filed by TNIE, the number is at least 15,000 less. According to the RTI reply, there were 47,573 stray dogs as per 2012 census and 53,826 dogs as per 2020 census. Stray dog menace has been one of the major issues raised across the city. According to health department sources, on an average 1,200 to 1,500 dog bite cases are reported within the city limits. The city corporation carried out stray dog census in the city between 17 - 23 March 2025 to ascertain the exact numbers. A private firm was engaged to scientifically survey all 100 wards three times. The corporation released the results of the census on Tuesday. As per the results, the number of stray dogs in all 100 Wards is 32,755 with a 95% confidence interval ranging from 27,162 to 38,348 dogs. While activists said the numbers are inaccurate, corporation officials attributed the dip in numbers to several factors. Dr P Indira, city health officer of Madurai city corporation said , "In the earlier census, the number of stray dogs were calculated based on a random basis which could have been inaccurate. However, at present the city corporation carried out the census in a scientific manner where every dog sighting was documented properly. It is accurate. The private firm which conducted the study has conducted stray census in various other corporations in Tamil Nadu. Based on the survey reports the city corporation will devise plans to address the stray dog issues in the city." Also, she said many dogs may have died during Covid pandemic as people remained indoors due to the lockdown and hence could not feed the animals. Census result Total number of stay dogs in the city: 38,348 Dog abundance: 7.26 dogs per km Dog density: 54.17 dogs per km2 Overall sterilization/ Neuter coverage: 12% Human:dog ratio: 58.36 (1.71 dips per 100 humans) RTI data Stray Dog population in Madurai city 2012: 47,573 dogs 2022: 53,826 dogs Source: City Corporation
