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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Dedicated COVID-19 ward set up at Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital
A dedicated 100-bed COVID-19 ward has been established at Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital (TKGMCH) as a proactive step, despite no confirmed COVID cases in the district so far. The facility has been set up as a precautionary measure in line with state health directives. With COVID-19 cases emerging in several States across India, both the Central and State governments have ramped up preparedness to prevent further spread. As part of these efforts, the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has issued detailed guidelines for the early identification of suspected cases across Primary Health Centres, District Head Quarters Hospital and Medical Colleges. District Microbiologists were instructed to facilitate proper collection of throat swab and nasal swab in Viral Transport Medium (VTM). Additionally, individuals with underlying health conditions, pregnant women, children and elderly were urged to wear face masks in public places as a preventive measure. In line with these precautionary protocols, a 100-bed special COVID-19 ward has been established at TKGMCH and is ready for use. Based on the guidelines of the Director of Public Health, all precautionary measures are being implemented in the hospital. Silas Jeyamani, Resident Medical Officer, confirmed that the hospital is well equipped with an adequate stock of liquid oxygen and essential medicines. He noted that the COVID-19 ward, which was actively used during the previous waves of pandemic, has now been prepared for potential use. He added that the government has instructed that patients exhibiting covid symptoms should undergo swab testing. If symptoms are detected, the patient will be isolated and their samples will be collected and sent to Chennai for testing. All necessary arrangements for the process have already been made at TKGMCH.
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
6,500 Anganwadi centres upgraded to Smart centres across Tamil Nadu, says Minister Geetha Jeevan
Minister of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment P. Geetha Jeevan on Friday announced that 6,500 Anganwadi centres across the state have been upgraded into Smart Anganwadi centres. She made this announcement while participating in an event at Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital (TKGMCH). At the event Ms. Geetha Jeevan launched the distribution of special protein rich meals to the patients undergoing dialysis treatment at the government hospitals. The meal includes milk, eggs, a cup of cooked chickpeas and biscuits. The event was presided over by TKGMCH Dean G. Sivakumar, Medical Superintendent Padhmanabhan and Resident Medical Officer Silas Jeyamani. Addressing the media, the Minister said, 'The Chief Minister has directed that protein rich meals be provided daily to patients undergoing dialysis. Accordingly the distribution has begun at the TKGMCH.' She added that in the TKGMCH alone, 22 patients were currently undergoing dialysis every day and this nutritious meal would be helpful for the patients travelling from rural areas for treatment. Speaking on reopening of Anganwadi centres on June 2, she said for the first time, books and uniforms would be distributed on the first day for the children attending Anaganwadi centres. Preparations were underway to ensure this distribution across 54,000 centres in Tamil Nadu. She highlighted that about 6,500 Anganwadi centres in the state had been upgraded into Smart Anganwadi centres as of March 2025, with fresh mural paintings, LED TVs, RO water purifiers and other modern facilities. 'These upgrades have been carried out using funds from CSR initiatives , MLA and MP Constituency developments funds, special grants from the Central and State government and special allotments from the District Collector,' she noted. The minister further added that the information regarding underweight new born was collected by the Social Welfare Department and special care was being provided to these children. Even children who were not enrolled at Anganwadi centres were visited by Anganwadi workers to monitor their health and offer nutritional support. These efforts resulted in the reduction in infant mortality rates among children under the age five in the past year, she stated.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Kanimozhi inaugurates new facility for patient attendants at Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital
Thoothukudi Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi inaugurated a new facility for patient attendants at the Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital (TKGMCH). The initiative aims to ease the challenges faced by family members who stay with patients admitted in the hospital for extended periods. The new facility constructed at a cost of ₹49 lakh funded by Thoothukudi Municipal Corporation, is designed to address the challenges faced by patient attendants, ensuring they have a place to stay while supporting their friends and relatives during the hospitalisation. Minister of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment P. Geetha Jeevan president over the event. Thoothukudi Corporation Commissioner Jegan Periyasamy and Commissioner L. Madhubalan were also present at the event, highlighting the overall environment at the hospital. Ms. Kanimozhi also inspected the newly inaugurated hall and ensured the arrangements made for the attendants. Following the inauguration, the hospital's management hosted an International Nurses Day celebration. During the event certificates of appreciation were awarded to the nurses who served for 25 years and 30 years in the hospital. A candle light pledge ceremony was also held where participants took the nurses day oath. The event was attended by Additional Collector (development) R. Ishwarya, Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital Dean G. Sivakumar, Resident Medical Officer Silas Jeyamani and other officials and staff from TKGMCH.
