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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Tiruchy MGMGH resumes bypass surgeries after three-year break
TIRUCHY: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) has resumed performing cardiac bypass surgeries, which were suspended since 2022. According to hospital sources, a triple vessel coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery was performed on a 55-year-old patient from Kumbakonam last Thursday. A multidisciplinary team led by cardiac surgeon Dr Ashwini performed the surgery, under the supervision of Dean Dr S Kumaravel. The surgery was performed under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS). The patient was discharged on June 4. Addressing media persons on Wednesday, Dean Dr. Kumaravel said, 'We were not able to perform such procedures earlier due to shortage of cardiothoracic surgeons and limitations in policy. But now, with support under the National Health Mission (NHM) and formalised MoUs, we will be operating on all patients who require bypass surgery here.'
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Tamil Nadu: Hasten renovation of crematorium, demand Palacode residents
DHARMAPURI: Residents of Palacode urged the Dharmapuri administration to hasten renovation works at the crematorium near Theerthagiri Nagar in the Palacode town panchayat. Palacode town panchayat is one of the most densely populated areas in the district and is one of the fastest developing urban areas. Nearly seven years ago, the town panchayat constructed a crematorium here. However, for the past year, this crematorium has remained closed owing to poor maintenance. The residents urged the administration to take steps to renovate the crematorium. C Arumugam of Palacode said, "A crematorium offered people an alternative to a burial ground to safely dispose of their loved ones. A funeral at the latter facility is expensive as several rituals are involved. But for the past six months, the crematorium was closed down as it is out of order. We urge the town panchayat to take steps to renovate the crematorium at the earliest." S Kumaravel, another resident, said, "The crematorium charges about Rs 10,000 for a cremation and also allows families to perform final rites here, which is a viable choice. On an average at least three to five cremations were being done here". Palacode town panchayat officials said, "The renovation works are being undertaken and the crematorium will function soon. A total of Rs 20 lakh have been allocated for renovation work."
