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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Sewri TB Hospital struggles to hire intensivists a year after new IRCU launch
MUMBAI: For the past year, Sewri's TB Hospital was unable to hire the three intensivists required to run its Intensive Respiratory Care Unit, forcing existing staff to work extra hours to cover the shortfall. The hospital registers between 6,000 and 7,000 admissions annually. A senior doctor at the hospital said the unit is currently being run by just one intensivist and one anaesthetist. "Apart from that, there are four medical officers for the ICU, and 37 other medical officers are available," the doctor added. Every day, the 10-bed unit has at least a couple of patients. There are also days when the unit lies vacant, but currently, the existing staff are working 12-hour shifts instead of the standard 8 hours at the request of hospital authorities. "Without the cooperation of the current staff, it would be impossible to run this unit," the doctor said, adding that stigma and fear surrounding TB continue to deter potential applicants. Another senior health department official noted that many avoid working at the TB hospital primarily because private hospitals offer significantly higher salaries. "We cannot match that," the official admitted. The hospital offers Rs 1.25 lakh to those with one year of experience after post-graduation, Rs 1.35 lakh to those with one to five years of experience, Rs 1.5 lakh for those with five to eight years of experience, and Rs 2 lakh for those with more than eight years of experience. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Especialista: truque simples antes de dormir suaviza o bigode chinês Notícias | Beleza | Mulher Saiba Mais Undo Meanwhile, the hospital is seeking recognition as a Centre of Excellence from the Central TB Division. "The hospital is already fulfilling some of the CoE criteria. We are in the process of drafting a proposal to the CTD," the senior health official said.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BJP pans BMC beach safety plan with Turkiye robots
Mumbai: BJP has strongly opposed BMC's proposal to procure robotic water rescue devices from Turkiye to enhance public safety at six beaches, citing its support to Islamabad amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan. In a letter to the BMC chief, BJP leader Bhalchandra Shirsat demanded that the proposed contract be scrapped and warned of agitation if the civic body fails to act. "While the rest of the country is united in rejecting Turkish products, what world is Mumbai's civic administration living in?" he asked, seeking that BMC should refuse to engage with any Turkiye firm in future. Former Sewri corporator Sachin Padwal from Shiv Sena (UBT) and Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh, also a former corporator, too, opposed the BMC move. The devices, planned to be procured through an Indian vendor, are meant for use at Girgaum, Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Aksa and Gorai beaches. They are expected to assist the 111 lifeguards deployed at these spots in reaching distressed swimmers more efficiently. The final approval of the proposal is awaited. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
