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Hans India
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- Health
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New cancer survey from Sept: Health minister
Rajamahendravaram: Minister for Health, Family Welfare, and Medical Education Satya Kumar Yadav announced a new cancer survey to be conducted across the state starting from September. The minister made the statement after the inauguration of the second and third floors of the Mother & Child Health Centre at the Government General Hospital (GGH), Rajamahendravaram on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said that the new NCD 3 (Non-Communicable Diseases) survey will focus on early detection of cancers like breast cancer and cervical cancer. He mentioned that renowned oncologist Dr Nori Dattatreyudu is providing valuable advice and guidance for the prevention of these cancers. The minister said that the coalition government's efforts to strengthen the healthcare sector are now yielding positive results. He pointed out that the number of OP (Outpatient) counters at the Rajahmundry hospital has been increased from four to 22, and new wheelchairs have been provided. The maintenance of restrooms has also been improved. The minister stated that the newly inaugurated two-story block, built with a special grant of Rs11 crore under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), will significantly enhance medical services, especially for children. The second floor includes a PICU (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit), a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), Step Down HDU sections, and two 25-bed wards. The third floor houses two Special Newborn Care Units (SNCU 1 and SNCU 2), a mothers' ward, an ENT centre, and a dermatology centre. The children's ward has 75 beds, while the mothers' ward has 25 beds. He added that the new facility is on par with corporate hospitals, featuring centralised air conditioning and advanced equipment installed at a cost of Rs 1 crore. The hospital now has the capability to provide retinopathy treatment for children with vision problems. The minister also shared the government's goals to reduce the MMR (Maternal Mortality Rate) from 45 to 5 and the IMR (Infant Mortality Rate) from 23 to 2. Efforts are also being made to develop medical colleges, with Rs352 crore sanctioned for colleges in Paderu, Piduguralla, and Machilipatnam. He emphasised that Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs) are also being strengthened. The minister acknowledged a shortage of doctors, with 59% of posts vacant in super-specialty departments, and said that measures are being taken to address this issue. During his visit, the minister interacted with patients and doctors to understand their problems and needs. He also noticed cracks on the roof of the hospital building and ordered officials to fix them immediately. MLC Somu Veerraju, MLAs Bathula Balarama Krishna (Rajanagaram), Adireddy Srinivas (Rajahmundry City), RUDA Chairman Boddu Venkataramana Chowdary, Director of Medical Education Dr Venkatesh, Hospital Superintendent Dr G Rajasekhar Kennedy, and Government Medical College Principal Dr B Sowbhagya Lakshmi participated in this programme.
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Snakebite victim cured at end-stage condition
Mahabubnagar: Doctors at Ravi Children's Hospital saved the life of a 7-year-old boy who was brought in a near-death condition following a snakebite. The patient, Srikanth, hailing from Balampet village, Dowlthabad mandal, Vikarabad district, was admitted in a critical state with multiple organ complications. According to hospital authorities, Srikanth was unconscious upon arrival and suffered from severe stomach pain and respiratory failure. With a poor Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score, the condition was identified as Type 2 respiratory failure. He was shifted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and placed on ventilator support. The hospital's emergency team began treatment with anti-snake venom, intravenous fluids, and other intensive supportive care. Over the next 48 hours, the child responded positively, with significant improvement in ventilator parameters. As his condition stabilized, he was gradually weaned off the ventilator. Though he experienced mild breathing difficulty initially, he recovered quickly and was discharged in a stable condition. Dr Shekhar, Medical Director of Ravi Children's Hospital, commended the entire team's swift action. 'The child was in a life-threatening condition when he was brought in. Our PICU team, nurses, and emergency care staff worked around the clock. This case highlights how crucial timely medical intervention is in saving lives, especially in rural snakebite cases,' he said. The parents of the child thanked the health staff and the doctors for saving their child.
News18
19-06-2025
- Health
- News18
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 8-Month-Old, Youngest Victim On Ground, Recovering From Burns
Last Updated: Dhyaansh, the youngest among those injured in the crash, suffered 28 per cent burns and had to be admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of the Civil Hospital. In the devastating Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad last week, which claimed over 270 lives, an eight-month-old boy, youngest of all the victims, suffered burn injuries and is undergoing treatment. When the aircraft plunged into the BJ Medical College's residential complex moments after take off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, Manisha Kachhadiya and her 8-month-old son Dhyaansh were in one of the buildings affected by the crash. Dhyaansh, who is the youngest among all the injured, suffered 28% burns and is undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad where he has been admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), news agency PTI reported. Dhyaansh's father Kapil Kachhadiya said that the infant's condition is improving but is still in PICU for observation. 'He (Dhyaansh) is improving. He is still in the PICU and should be shifted to the general ward in a day or two," Kapil said as quoted by the news agency. He said when the crash occurred, Manisha also suffered injuries. But, she picked up their son and fled the spot. Her condition is stable and is currently undergoing treatment in the general ward of the hospital, he added. Kapil is pursuing his super-speciality MCh degree course in urology at the BJ Medical College. Kapil was at the Medical College when the plane crash occurred. The magnitude of the crash was so intense that the subsequent fire caused burn injuries to his wife Manisha, who is a homeopath, and son Dhyaansh, despite being inside a flat. 241 out of 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 (AI 171) and another 29 persons, including five MBBS students, on the ground were killed in the crash. One person survived the tragedy. The lone survivor was identified as Indian-origin British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh who was returning to the UK with his brother Ajay Kumar Rakesh, 45, who was in a different row inside the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Meanwhile, 211 victims have been identified so far through DNA matching, while 189 bodies are handed over to their families. Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims as many bodies were charred beyond recognition or severely damaged. The aircraft had 232 passengers and 10 crew members, including 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese and a Canadian, on board. First Published: June 19, 2025, 17:08 IST
