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Hans India
4 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
DMHO inspects UPHC in Atmakur
Atmakur (Nandyal district): Dr R Venkata Ramana, District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO) of Nandyal, conducted a surprise inspection of the Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) in Atmakur town on Thursday. During the inspection, Dr Ramana emphasised strict adherence to punctuality and professional conduct by medical officers and health staff. He cautioned that any lapses in duty would result in stringent disciplinary action. As part of the inspection, he reviewed the functioning of the OP (Outpatient) department, interacted with patients to assess the quality of services, and verified the distribution of medicines and the maintenance of medical records. He also directed the staff to ensure proper display of IEC (Information, Education and Communication) of materials related to national health and family welfare programmes for the benefit of patients and the general public. Later, the DM&HO proceeded to Sivapuram Goodem village to inspect a mobile medical camp being conducted as part of the outreach healthcare services. He examined the availability of medicines and medical registers and interacted with patients to gauge the effectiveness of service delivery. Dr Ramana instructed medical officers, secretariat health staff, and ASHA workers to provide timely and efficient care without negligence. Any failure in service delivery, he warned, would lead to disciplinary proceedings. Additionally, the DM&HO monitored the implementation of the 'Friday - Dry Day' sanitation campaign in the village and urged officials to enforce it strictly. He also reviewed the progress of ABHA ID generation and the enrolment of eligible beneficiaries under the PMJAY (Ayushman Bharat) scheme, directing health teams to ensure that no deserving individual is left out. During the visit, he also inspected the NCD–CD (Non-Communicable Diseases – Communicable Diseases) survey activities, reiterating that any form of negligence in conducting the surveys would be met with firm action.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Diagnostic Kiosk To Offer 65 Tests Free Of Cost At Manewada UPHC
Nagpur: A state-of-the-art diagnostic healthcare kiosk was installed at the Manewada Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), funded through the District Mineral Foundation. The kiosk was inaugurated on Thursday by South Nagpur MLA Mohan Mate. The kiosk, equipped with a 12-lead ECG, digital stethoscope, dermascope, otoscope, ANC camera, and webcam, is designed to conduct over 65 tests. It also supports teleconsultation and live videoconferencing. The tests which the kiosk could conduct include HBC, diabetes, thyroid, HIV, urine, kidney, uric acid, Covid, hepatitis, pregnancy and many others. The kiosk will provide significant convenience to underprivileged patients visiting the health centre. Mate said this initiative will be a significant step in healthcare services, as expensive diagnostic tests will now be available free of cost and within minutes. Medical health officer Dr Deepak Selokar, Manewada centre's medical officer Dr Meenal Patle, former corporator Mangala Khekre, Abhishek Maykar from Maykar Innovation Pvt Ltd, responsible for operating the kiosk, and Pooja Gupta, were present. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Many poor patients visit the UPHC for treatment. To enhance the facilities, Mate had discussed the provision of the diagnostic healthcare kiosk with NMC commissioner and administrator Dr Abhijeet Chaudhary. The commissioner, along with additional commissioner Vasumana Pant took special interest in the matter and conducted periodic inspections of the machine. The kiosk was approved only after verifying the accuracy of its test reports against those of private pathology labs. Dr Deepak Selokar said the kiosk will also facilitate testing for high-risk patients. In addition to the Manewada UPHC, diagnostic healthcare kiosks will also be installed at Dighori, Nandanvan, Bidipeth, Somwari Quarter UPHCs, and Indira Gandhi Hospital. Trained staff has been arranged to operate these kiosks at each centre.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
NQAS-certified UPHCs go up to 7 in Trichy
Trichy: Trichy corporation's Kamaraj Nagar urban primary health centre (UPHC) near the airport is accredited with National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification by National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) for maintaining better health infrastructure and providing quality healthcare. The centre secured a score of 91.9% and high in eight out of 12 departmental services provided. An external assessment involving document verifications, interviewing medical officers, nurses, and patients was conducted by NHSRC on June 20 and 21. A team assessed components including health infrastructure, quality management, usage of personal protection equipment, and sterilisation of medical equipment. The survey report sent to Trichy corporation said the UPHC has complied with all criteria and scored 91.9% marks. In departments such as laboratory, maternal health, newborn care, emergency, general clinic, and immunisation, the UPHC scored above 90%. However, in general administration, and providing services for communicable and non-communicable diseases it scored below 90% marks. As NQAS certification comes with a cash reward of Rs 3 lakh, city health officer M Vijay Chandran said that around 25% of the reward will be utilised in providing incentives to health centre employees, and the remaining amount to improve health and civil infrastructure. "So far, seven UPHCs are certified. We will complete certification for all 18 UPHCs within the year. EB road, Woraiyur, and MK Kottai UPHCs are in the process of getting NQAS certification," he said.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Kamaraj Nagar UPHC receives NQAS certification
The Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) at Kamaraj Nagar in Tiruchi has received the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The UPHC achieved a score of 91.92% and fulfilled all certification requirements. The facility received accreditation for adhering to the highest standards in healthcare, especially in parameters such as preventive and curative services, diagnostic services, providing services as per local needs, maintenance and upkeep of equipment and infrastructure, maternal care, newborn and childcare, implementing strict hand hygiene for employees and waste management, etc. A national assessment team inspected the centre on June 20 and 21 for an assessment before certification being issued. The quality of infrastructure, including services offered to expectant mothers and newborns, treatment for communicable and non-communicable diseases, was assessed by the specialists. As a result, the UPHC has won a cash reward of ₹3 lakh. About 25% of the prize money will be given as incentives to the healthcare workers at the centre, and the balance will be used for patient welfare and the development of the UPHC. So far, the UPHCs in Subramaniyapuram, Gandhipuram, Ramalinga Nagar, Edamalaipatti Pudur, Periyamilaguparai, and Thennur have received NQAS certification. Kamaraj Nagar is the seventh UPHC to get certified. The NQAS teams are scheduled to assess the UPHCs in Woraiyur, MK Kottai and East Boulevard Road this month. The civic body aims to acquire certification for the remaining 11 health centres by this year.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Foundation laid for health centre at Ariyamangalam
Trichy: School education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi laid the foundation for a new urban primary health centre (UPHC) at Ariyamangalam here on Sunday. Stating that authorities assured him that the new health centre will be ready in four months, the minister asked them to open it coinciding with the birth anniversary of deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Nov 27. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The new UPHC is constructed at Kongu Nagar in Ariyamangalam in ward 36 of Trichy corporation at 1.2 crore to benefit residents of Trichy East and Thiruverumbur assembly segments. The facility will lessen the burden on other UPHCs such as ones at EB Road and MK Kottai. Participating in the ceremony, the minister urged the contractor to complete the health centre on time while ensuring its quality. He also distributed nutritional health kits to young mothers during the event. "My request to all mothers is that they enroll their children in the formal education system once the kids cross five years of age. Under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme, the state govt is equipping students with skillsets required to get employment opportunities. Under the recently launched the Vetri Nichayam scheme, students irrespective of passing Class VIII or Class X examinations will be imparted with skills to get jobs," he said.
