Meerut, June 29 - Rahees Abbas, a slum dweller in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut city, was forced to help his wife deliver a baby after doctors at the Meerut Medical College refused to attend to his HIV infected pregnant wife.
Sunita, 28, was rushed to the hospital late Wednesday night, but her husband alleged that doctors and other staff did not allow her to be taken to the labour ward.
'The hospital administration and doctors asked me to take her to Delhi or anywhere else. They said we would spread the deadly disease to others in the hospital,' Abbas said.
'They threatened to hand us over to the police,' he added.
When the situation became critical, Abbas was forced to help his wife deliver as doctors stood aside giving him instructions.
'The doctors came to the labour room and asked me to pull out the baby and then cut the umbilical cord. I followed their instructions and after that they asked me to clean up all the blood and burn the waste,' Abbas recounted.
Sunita, who delivered a baby boy, said: 'I was in pain but no doctor came forward. My baby could have died due to negligence of the hospital. They didn't even give any facility like blankets or food.'
Abbas complained that after the birth of his baby, no doctor even asked about the 'health of either the child or the mother'.
Taking note of the incident, Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society - said the district administration has started an inquiry into the allegations.
'The case is very unfortunate and if found guilty we will recommend the state government to take strong action against the doctors,' UPSAC chief S.P. Goyal told IANS.
There are 21,399 people infected with HIV in Uttar Pradesh and 3,053 full-blown AIDS patients.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Tamil Nadu prepares to battle chikunguniya
Chennai, June 13 - Tamil Nadu has begun preparations to check outbreak of chikunguniya in the state as the viral fever has claimed at least 40 lives in neighbouring Kerala in recent weeks.
Tamil Nadu's Health and Family Welfare Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran Wednesday chaired a meeting to decide on steps to prevent the spread of the disease in the state that has reported six chikunguniya cases.
Chikunguniya is a fever whose virus is spread by the byte of Aedes Egyptis mosquitoes. Its symptoms include body pain, rashes and headache; and it can be fatal in some cases.
The minister said trains coming from Kerala were being fumigated.
'People arriving with symptoms of chikunguniya are being admitted to the government hospitals in Tamil Nadu districts,' Ramachandran told reporters here.
They were allowed to go to their destinations in Tamil Nadu but only after full treatment, he said, adding that doctors were sent to key towns along the border.
Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi has already granted permission to appoint 3,850 temporary field health workers to help eliminate mosquitoes, and sanctioned Rs.71 million for the anti-mosquito drive.
The state government has made all necessary provisions for preventive medicines and pills to treat the disease and these medications were made available in all government hospitals and dispensaries, the minister said.
The district collectors were asked to create public awareness about the infection, he said.
The government has also initiated steps, through local bodies, to rear Kampuchea, a type of fish that eats the mosquito larvae and helps eradicate the mosquito that spreads the disease, Ramachandran said.
Tamil Nadu's Health and Family Welfare Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran Wednesday chaired a meeting to decide on steps to prevent the spread of the disease in the state that has reported six chikunguniya cases.
Chikunguniya is a fever whose virus is spread by the byte of Aedes Egyptis mosquitoes. Its symptoms include body pain, rashes and headache; and it can be fatal in some cases.
The minister said trains coming from Kerala were being fumigated.
'People arriving with symptoms of chikunguniya are being admitted to the government hospitals in Tamil Nadu districts,' Ramachandran told reporters here.
They were allowed to go to their destinations in Tamil Nadu but only after full treatment, he said, adding that doctors were sent to key towns along the border.
Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi has already granted permission to appoint 3,850 temporary field health workers to help eliminate mosquitoes, and sanctioned Rs.71 million for the anti-mosquito drive.
The state government has made all necessary provisions for preventive medicines and pills to treat the disease and these medications were made available in all government hospitals and dispensaries, the minister said.
The district collectors were asked to create public awareness about the infection, he said.
The government has also initiated steps, through local bodies, to rear Kampuchea, a type of fish that eats the mosquito larvae and helps eradicate the mosquito that spreads the disease, Ramachandran said.
Friday, May 18, 2007
COUNSELLING SCHEDULE for Tamil Nadu PG (TNPG)
TAMIL NADU POST GRADUATE COUNSELLING FOR 2007-2008 SESSION
COUNSELLING SCHEDULE
| DATE | TIME | DETAILS |
| 21-5-2007 | 9.30 A.M. | MD Courses - Reallotment of Colleges (For selected and joined candidates only) |
| 2.00 P.M. | MS / Diploma Courses -Reallotment of Colleges (For selected and joined candidates only) | |
| 22-5-2007 | 9.30 A.M. | General Waitlist movement (From WL 1 to WL 250 candidates) |
| 2.00 P.M. | General Waitlist movement (From WL 251 to WL 500 candidates) | |
| 23-5-2007 | 9.30 A.M. | General Waitlist movement (From WL 501 to WL 750 candidates) |
| 2.00 P.M. | General Waitlist movement (From WL 751 to WL 995 candidates) | |
| 24-5-2007 | Counselling for candidates with T.Mark 49.98 to T.Mark 40.00 (Except Non Service OC Candidates) | |
| 9.30 A.M. | Counselling from General Rank 1954 to General Rank 2619 (605 candidates) | |
| 2.00 P.M. | Counselling from General Rank 2620 to General Rank 3263 (604 candidates) | |
| 25-5-2007 | Counselling for Service candidates | |
| 9.30 A.M. | Service candidates from T.Mark – 40.00 to T.Mark 12.88 (233 candidates) | |
| 2.00 P.M. | MDS II Phase of Counselling | |
Government doctors go on strike protesting arrest of two doctors
From http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/18/stories/2007051818160100.htm
Government doctors go on strike
Government doctors go on strike
R. Sairam
| They protest arrest of two doctors |
MADURAI : Normal functioning of the Government Rajaji Hospital here was affected from Thursday afternoon following a strike called by the Tamil Nadu Government Doctors Association, Madurai district.
The association members were protesting the manner in which two city doctors were arrested on Wednesday for alleged medical negligence that led to the death of a seven-year-old boy. The doctor couple were released on bail on Thursday.
The Tallakulam police registered a case under Section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) following a complaint lodged by the boy's kin alleging medical negligence.
All elective surgeries were stopped at the GRH from Thursday afternoon. Emergency operations would, however, be carried out unhindered. The members also decided to suspend all cooperation with the police and stopped issuing wound and postmortem certificates to all cases. Speaking to reporters, the association secretary, K. Senthil, said, "This action by the police is in direct violation of Supreme Court guidelines with regard to filing of cases against doctors and hospitals. They stipulate that unless a senior doctor in that speciality, preferably a government doctor, certifies gross negligence, a doctor cannot be arrested."
Dr. Senthil said that a similar directive had also been issued recently by the Director General of Police, which stated that arresting doctors would damage their morale and reputation.
An urgent general body meeting of the association was convened following which a meeting with the local office-bearers Indian Medical Association was also held.
"The IMA has endorsed our resolutions and private doctors have also extended their support," said Dr. Senthil.
Members of the TNGDA would stage a dharna on the hospital premises on Friday morning seeking action against the police and withdrawal of cases filed against the doctor couple.
The Dean (in-charge) of GRH, S.M. Sivakumar, said that the hospital administration was fully geared up to face any exigency. "We will ensure that emergency services remain unaffected."
Government doctors go on strike protesting arrest of two doctors
From http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/18/stories/2007051818160100.htm
Government doctors go on strike
Government doctors go on strike
R. Sairam
| They protest arrest of two doctors |
MADURAI : Normal functioning of the Government Rajaji Hospital here was affected from Thursday afternoon following a strike called by the Tamil Nadu Government Doctors Association, Madurai district.
The association members were protesting the manner in which two city doctors were arrested on Wednesday for alleged medical negligence that led to the death of a seven-year-old boy. The doctor couple were released on bail on Thursday.
The Tallakulam police registered a case under Section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) following a complaint lodged by the boy's kin alleging medical negligence.
All elective surgeries were stopped at the GRH from Thursday afternoon. Emergency operations would, however, be carried out unhindered. The members also decided to suspend all cooperation with the police and stopped issuing wound and postmortem certificates to all cases. Speaking to reporters, the association secretary, K. Senthil, said, "This action by the police is in direct violation of Supreme Court guidelines with regard to filing of cases against doctors and hospitals. They stipulate that unless a senior doctor in that speciality, preferably a government doctor, certifies gross negligence, a doctor cannot be arrested."
Dr. Senthil said that a similar directive had also been issued recently by the Director General of Police, which stated that arresting doctors would damage their morale and reputation.
An urgent general body meeting of the association was convened following which a meeting with the local office-bearers Indian Medical Association was also held.
"The IMA has endorsed our resolutions and private doctors have also extended their support," said Dr. Senthil.
Members of the TNGDA would stage a dharna on the hospital premises on Friday morning seeking action against the police and withdrawal of cases filed against the doctor couple.
The Dean (in-charge) of GRH, S.M. Sivakumar, said that the hospital administration was fully geared up to face any exigency. "We will ensure that emergency services remain unaffected."
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Medicall - 3-day exhibition of medical equipment,
As part of creating awareness about the medical equipment available, few companies are sponsoring an exhibition. The three-day exhibition of medical equipment and hospital needs called "Medicall" will be held in Chennai starting from August 3rd 2007. This will conclude with a day-long seminar addressing the management aspects of medical clinics like finance for hospitals, medical equipment selection. About 80 companies will showcase medical devices and technology including trolleys, furniture, operation theatre equipment and medical software.
Event Profile
Medicall was organised for the first time in august 2006. This was first such event in chennai. It attracted hospital owners from all over india. There were more than 100 exhibitors , which attracted even small hospital owners. There was a unique seminar on equipment purchase. An equipment exchange mela attarcted many potential buyers.
Highlights
All the specialist conferences deal with only clinical topics. There are very few forums where hospital management topics are discussed. In this forum some basic needs of the nursing home owners are addressed. Hence the hospital needs seminar is expected to be a major crowd puller. All the speakers are leading professionals in their respective fields. It will be very beneficial for the hospital owners to have so many luminaries in the single platform.
Medicall 07
Both the Exhibitor and visitors felt if Medicall is organised every year, it would be beneficial for the Hospital Industry. MEDICALL'07 will be held once again at Rajah Muthiah Hall.
Why Rajah Muthiah Hall?
Rajah Muthiah and Rani Meyyammai Hall is situated very close to the centre of Chennai. It’s just few kilometers from the main railway stations and bus stand. Hence doctors from surrounding towns and nearby states have easy access.
Why should you be part of the show?
Specialty conferences are organized for academic interactions and knowledge upgradation. The visitors to these conferences spend little time in the stalls as they are busy with the academic activities.
Hence Exhibitors felt that doctors spent more time in the stalls at MEDICALL.
Why Chennai?
Medexpert,
Isha Homes,Np74 1st Avenue,
Indranagar,Adyar,
Chennai 20.
Tel: +(91)-(44)-32516661
Mobile 9385511033
E-mail medexpert@medicall.in
Address
Dr.S.Manivannan,
Executive Director,
Kavery Medical Centre and Hospital
Trichy.
Event Profile
Medicall was organised for the first time in august 2006. This was first such event in chennai. It attracted hospital owners from all over india. There were more than 100 exhibitors , which attracted even small hospital owners. There was a unique seminar on equipment purchase. An equipment exchange mela attarcted many potential buyers.
Highlights
All the specialist conferences deal with only clinical topics. There are very few forums where hospital management topics are discussed. In this forum some basic needs of the nursing home owners are addressed. Hence the hospital needs seminar is expected to be a major crowd puller. All the speakers are leading professionals in their respective fields. It will be very beneficial for the hospital owners to have so many luminaries in the single platform.
Medicall 07
Both the Exhibitor and visitors felt if Medicall is organised every year, it would be beneficial for the Hospital Industry. MEDICALL'07 will be held once again at Rajah Muthiah Hall.
Why Rajah Muthiah Hall?
Rajah Muthiah and Rani Meyyammai Hall is situated very close to the centre of Chennai. It’s just few kilometers from the main railway stations and bus stand. Hence doctors from surrounding towns and nearby states have easy access.
Why should you be part of the show?
- Your company products get better exposure.
- You can introduce new products in South Indian market.
- Can get distributors for your
- Establish a good customer base in South India especially Chennai, the health care hub of India.
- Many specialists visited the expo to make other purchase for their hospitals like Furnitures, OT/ICU equipments, software etc. Hence there was more specialists’ participation in MEDCALL than specialty conferences.
- Many times the specialist who visits the conferences is not the decision makers. Hence
How is MEDICALL different from specialty conferences?"be there where decision makers are there"
Specialty conferences are organized for academic interactions and knowledge upgradation. The visitors to these conferences spend little time in the stalls as they are busy with the academic activities.
Hence Exhibitors felt that doctors spent more time in the stalls at MEDICALL.
Why Chennai?
- Chennai is the health care hub of India.
- First Indian corporate hospital, the Apollo hospital group is headquartered at Chennai.
- Maximum number of medical tourists visits Chennai.
- With the boom in IT and other manufacturing sectors in Chennai, many new multispeciality hospital projects are in pipeline. Hence business is expected to be good.
Medexpert,
Isha Homes,Np74 1st Avenue,
Indranagar,Adyar,
Chennai 20.
Tel: +(91)-(44)-32516661
Mobile 9385511033
E-mail medexpert@medicall.in
Address
Dr.S.Manivannan,
Executive Director,
Kavery Medical Centre and Hospital
Trichy.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Report to their head of institution concerned for attending academic session on 09.05.2007 itself.
FOR INFORMATION OF SERVICE / NON SERVICE SELECTED AND JOINED CANDIDATES DURING FIRST PHASE OF COUNSELLING FOR POST GRADUATE DEGREE/ DIPLOMA AND 5 YEAR M.Ch (Neuro) SURGERY COURSES FOR THE YEAR 2007-08 SESSION
All service and non-service candidates selected and joined Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma and 5 year M.Ch ( Neuro Surgery) Courses for 2007-08 session are informed to report to their head of institution concerned for attending academic session on 09.05.2007 itself.
All service and non-service candidates selected and joined Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma and 5 year M.Ch ( Neuro Surgery) Courses for 2007-08 session are informed to report to their head of institution concerned for attending academic session on 09.05.2007 itself.
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