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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
SRN hosp to install advance machine for cancer treatment
Prayagraj: Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital, under the Prime Minister's Health Protection Scheme (PMSSY), is set to install an HDR Brachytherapy machine for cancer treatment in the coming months. The project, initially proposed in 2016 as part of a Super Speciality Block, was temporarily shelved due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which redirected all available resources and infrastructure. According to the media in charge of SRN, Dr Santosh Kumar Singh, the medical college will soon procure the machine because the most crucial component—an underground shielded bunker required for its installation—has not been constructed. The layout is now ready, and work on the radiation-safe bunker has been initiated following communication with the state govt. Detailing what Brachytherapy is, Dr Singh said, "Brachytherapy is a highly focused type of internal radiation therapy used for cancers like cervical, prostate, breast and skin cancers. It involves placing a radioactive source directly inside or next to the tumour, thereby delivering a high dose of radiation to the cancer with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissues." Unlike external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), brachytherapy ensures that the rest of the body is exposed to very little radiation, making it an effective and safe treatment modality. According to experts, "This form of radiation therapy is extremely useful for localised tumours, and once the machine is installed, it will benefit cancer patients across the region." Initially, in 2016, plans were approved to install this machine under PMSSY. By 2019, the Super Speciality Block was completed, but in 2020, during the peak of COVID-19, the building was repurposed into a dedicated COVID ward, postponing all other medical projects. "As of 2025, groundwork for bunker construction has restarted, and layout approvals are in place. Soon we will procure the machine, and the patients here at SRN will be able to get the state-of-the-art facility," said Dr Santosh, who is also the Associate Professor at MLN Medical College.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
To reduce diagnostic test backlog, SRN set to partner with Cantt Hosp
Prayagraj: In a major healthcare initiative, Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital is set to tie up with Cantonment General Hospital to address the persistent backlog of MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound tests at the premium hospital. An agreement is being finalised between the Cantonment General Hospital, run by the Cantonment Board, and Moti Lal Nehru Medical College. SRN caters not only to Prayagraj but also to neighbouring districts like Fatehpur, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh, Mirzapur, Meja, Bhadohi, Jaunpur, Chitrakoot and Banda. With such a vast catchment area, the hospital remains under tremendous pressure. According to officials, nearly 50 MRI scans are recommended each day at SRN, but the facility can handle only 12 to 15 cases daily. This leads to significant delays, with many patients being given appointment dates stretching up to one or two months. A similar situation prevails for CT scans and ultrasounds, where waiting lists often extend up to a month. To address this concern, the hospital administration is planning to refer patients on the waiting list to Cantonment General Hospital, where the diagnostic tests will be conducted at govt-approved rates. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Importantly, patients will receive their reports, including film results, within 24 hours—significantly reducing the time they currently wait. The proposal for this collaboration was officially sent on Wednesday by Cantonment General Hospital to Dr Vatsala Mishra, Principal of Moti Lal Nehru Medical College. Once finalised, this agreement is expected to improve patient care by offering timely diagnostic services and reducing overcrowding at SRN Hospital.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
HC slams SRN Hospital for ‘pathetic condition', says better to call it ‘mortuary'
Coming down heavily on the Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital in Prayagraj for its 'pathetic condition', the Allahabad high court said that it would be better to call it a 'mortuary' instead of a hospital. 'Prayagraj is under the grip of medical mafia. Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital attached to Motilal Nehru Medical College is in a pathetic condition. The poor and helpless patients are being dragged by touts planted by the medical mafia to private medical setups, and are not being treated in the hospitals attached to the medical college,' the court said. 'The government medical setup is under a great threat by the private medical mafia of the city,' the court added. The high court took serious note of the report submitted by the two amici curiae, who inspected SRN Hospital and submitted their report highlighting inadequate facilities and non-availability of doctors in the outpatient department (OPD). Hearing a PIL, justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal on May 23 issued a slew of directions to improve the condition of SRN Hospital, directing the principal secretary, medical health, to apprise the state government of this order and place the same before the chief secretary and, if needed, before the chief minister for his due consideration. 'Prayagraj just witnessed Mahakumbh in the months of January-February, 2025. Swaroop Rani Hospital is just one km away from the mela area. According to a state estimate, around 66.30 crore pilgrims took holy dip at Sangam. The medical infrastructure of the city is in a shambles. It was by the grace of God that no untoward incident happened, otherwise there was no medical facility available for treatment of the patients,' the court said. 'Prima facie, this court finds that the nexus between private medical mafia, medical officers and staff of the Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital has practically crippled the infrastructure and working condition,' the court noted. 'The state and district administration are totally failing in providing basic medical facilities to the residents of Prayagraj who have just witnessed the successful Mahakumbh-2025 in the city. The earlier affidavit filed by the principal secretary, medical health, demonstrates that cities like Lucknow, Kanpur and Gorakhpur have hospitals with a capacity of more than 2,000 beds, but Prayagraj has a capacity of only 1,750 beds despite the fact that the biggest religious fair on earth was held here in January-February, 2025,' the court added. The court also slammed public representatives hailing from Prayagraj, saying, 'The representatives of people in the parliament and state legislature from Prayagraj are also not taking any keen interest in the welfare and well-being of citizens. There are ministers in the Uttar Pradesh cabinet from Prayagraj, but they have not paid any attention to the deteriorating condition of the hospital attached to the medical college.' While issuing a slew of directions to improve the condition of SRN hospital, the high court also directed the district magistrate, who was present in the court, to constitute a team of officials to monitor and keep a tab on professors, assistant professors, associate professors, readers, and lecturers of the medical college indulging in private practice. Directing that the PIL be put up for the next hearing on May 29, the court also asked the DM to ensure that doctors attend the OPD regularly from 8am to 2pm.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Hospital or mortuary': HC slams SRN for deplorable condition
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has come down heavily on the condition of Swarup Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital, calling it a "mortuary" instead of a hospital. "Prayagraj is under the grip of medical mafias. Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital attached to Motilal Nehru Medical College is in a pathetic condition. The poor and helpless patients are being dragged by the touts posted by private medical mafias in the hospital to private medical set up and are not being treated in the hospitals attached to the medical college," said Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal. The court took a serious note of the report submitted by the two amicus curiae, appointed by the court, who as per direction of the high court inspected SRN and submitted their report highlighting the inadequacy of facilities in the hospital and non-availability of doctors in outpatient department (OPD). It was noted that basic amenities like water, fans, and air-conditioning were missing in the hospital, while doctors were frequently absent. Brokers from private diagnostic centres were seen roaming within hospital premises, allegedly luring patients away for profit. Hearing a PIL, Justice Agarwal on May 23 issued a slew of directions to improve condition of SRN and also directed the principal secretary to apprise about this order to state govt and place the same before chief secretary and if needed before chief minister for his due consideration. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Egypt: New Small Electric Car For Seniors. Prices Might Surprise You. Electric Cars | Search Ads Undo "Prayagraj has just witnessed Maha Kumbh in Jan-Feb, 2025. Swaroop Rani Hospital is just one km away from the mela area. According to estimate, around 66.30 crore pilgrims took dip in Sangam. The medical infrastructure of the city is in shambles. It was by the grace of God that no untoward incident happened otherwise there was no medical facility available for treatment of the patients," the court added. "Prima facie, this court finds that nexus between private medical mafias and medical officers and staffs of the Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital has practically crippled the infrastructure and working condition," the court added. "The state and district administration are totally failing in providing the basic medical facilities to the residents of Prayagraj who have just witnessed the successful Maha Kumbh in the city. The earlier affidavit filed by principal secretary, medical health demonstrates that cities like Lucknow, Kanpur and Gorakhpur have hospitals with a capacity of more than 2000 beds but Prayagraj has only medical capacity of 1750 beds despite the fact that biggest religious fair on the earth was held in Prayagraj," the court further said. The court also came down heavily on the public representatives hailing from Prayagraj. "The representatives of people in the parliament and state legislature from Prayagraj are also not taking any interest in the welfare and well-being of the citizens. There are ministers in the Uttar Pradesh cabinet from Prayagraj, but they have not paid any attention to the deteriorating condition of the hospital," it said. The court also directed the district magistrate, who as per court's direction was present in the court, to constitute a team of officials who would monitor and keep a check on hospital staff indulging in private practice. While posting the matter on May 29, the court also directed the DM to ensure that the doctors attend the OPD regularly from 8 am to 2 pm. The residents of the Prayagraj must also be apprised of the doctors who would be holding the OPD during the week, the court added.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Allahabad HC slams deplorable state of Swarup Rani Nehru Hospital, orders urgent action against corruption
New Delhi: In a scathing indictment of the state of public healthcare in Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court on Saturday came down heavily on the condition of Swarup Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital, calling it a 'mortuary' instead of a hospital. The bench of Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Dr Arvind Kumar Gupta, issued a series of stringent orders to both medical and administrative authorities in Prayagraj. The court expressed outrage over the unhygienic, dysfunctional and corrupt state of affairs at SRN, Colvin, and Dufferin hospitals. Justice Agarwal directed the Municipal Commissioner to ensure that all three hospitals were thoroughly cleaned and restored to proper working condition within 48 hours. He also instructed the hospital staff and administration to fully cooperate in the clean-up drive. Taking note of severe allegations regarding absentee doctors, poor infrastructure, and illegal private practice, the court ordered raids on the residences of all doctors and professors associated with SRN. 'Form a team of two to three honest officers and raid the homes of doctors. Take strict action and file FIRs against those involved in unauthorised private practice,' the court instructed. In a pointed rebuke to the SRN hospital administration, the Single In-Charge (SIC) and Deputy SIC were questioned about alleged bribery in the operation of private ambulances. 'Are these ambulances running through corruption? If you don't fix this, I'll send you to Naini jail in this 45-degree heat,' the judge warned. The amicus curiae's report, which revealed shocking details of negligence and malpractice, played a pivotal role in the court's severe stance. It was noted that basic amenities like water, fans, and air-conditioning were missing in the hospital, while doctors were frequently absent. Brokers from private diagnostic centres were seen roaming within hospital premises, allegedly luring patients away for profit. The court further criticised the local administration, municipal authorities, and elected representatives of Prayagraj for failing to uphold their duties, especially in the run-up to Maha Kumbh 2025, during which over 66 crore devotees are expected. 'Had a major accident occurred, the consequences would have been catastrophic,' said the court. The High Court directed the Municipal Commissioner to initiate an investigation into the private medical shops operating outside the SRN hospital. It also made the presence of the hospital superintendent, deputy SIC, and chief medical officer mandatory for the next hearing scheduled on May 29. Justice Agarwal concluded with a strong message: 'If things don't improve, why not shut down SRN Hospital altogether?'
