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Inherited nurses crisis from AIADMK: TN Health Minister Ma Subramanian

Chennai, Dec 20: Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Saturday strongly defended the DMK government's handling of nursing appointments and labour issues, placing the blame for long-standing unrest squarely on the former AIADMK regime.

AIADMK leader attacks DMK over 'vacancies crisis' in govt hospitals

Chennai, Dec 15: Former Tamil Nadu Health Minister and AIADMK organising secretary C. Vijayabaskar launched a sharp attack on the DMK government, accusing it of failing to fill critical vacancies in government hospitals across the state and attempting to mask what he described as a deepening crisis in the public healthcare system.

Maha minister directs for preparing comprehensive plan to strengthen health institutions

Nagpur, Dec 10: Maharashtra Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar on Wednesday directed the administration to prepare a comprehensive plan for the state to provide quality health services with emphasis on strengthening population-wise health sub-centres to referral service hospitals.

Punjab Cabinet gives nod to empanel 300 specialist doctors

Chandigarh, Nov 28: In a bid to impart quality health services, the Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday gave nod to empanel 300 specialist doctors across 12 key specialities.

Kerala govt to hold talks with medical college teachers' association to avert strike

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 9: In an attempt to prevent an indefinite strike that could paralyse healthcare services in the government medical colleges, the state Health Department will hold conciliatory talks with the Kerala Government Medical College Teachersâ€™ Association (KGMCTA) on Monday.

Delhi Health Minister denies shortage of medicines in hospitals

New Delhi, Nov 7: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Friday that there is no shortage of medicines and consumables in government hospitals, terming the allegations made in a media report as â€œbaselessâ€.

Himachal Pradesh govt to upgrade diagnostic facilities with investment of Rs 213.75 crore

Shimla, November 2: The Himachal Pradesh Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has prepared a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen diagnostic facilities across government health institutions in the state.

Gujarat's dental college wins award for 2nd consecutive year, patients praise its awareness drives

Ahmedabad, Oct 29: In a remarkable achievement, the government dental college and hospital in Gujaratâ€™s Jamnagar recorded significant success in dental care and oral health. This is the second consecutive year that the dental college has been awarded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Improving govt hospitals top priority: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, Oct 11: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that improving government hospitals for the benefit of patients is a top priority for her government.

Haryana govt health institutions to be equipped with modern facilities: Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao

Chandigarh, October 7: Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao stated that the state government is continually making efforts to equip all government health institutions in the state with modern facilities.

Will work to prevent such tragedies in the future: Union Minister Shekhawat on Jaipur hospital fire

Jodhpur, Oct 6: Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire at Jaipurâ€™s Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital and extended condolences to the families of the victims.

Strict action will follow if negligence is found: Raj Health Minister on hospital fire

Jaipur, Oct 6: The devastating fire at the Trauma Centre of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur, which claimed eight lives, has triggered shock, condolences, and sharp questions over hospital safety in one of Rajasthanâ€™s premier medical facilities.

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inspects Doon Medical College, reviews health services

Dehradun, September 13: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday evening paid a surprise visit to the Government Doon Medical College Hospital to review the availability of health services, quality of treatment, and overall arrangements.

500 doctors to be recruited to fill shortage in Haryana Govt hospitals: Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao

Chandigarh, September 12: Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao on Friday announced that the state government will soon recruit 500 doctors to address shortages in government hospitals.

Karnataka govt launches special nutritional meal scheme at govt hospitals

Bengaluru, September 2: The Karnataka Government on Tuesday launched, for the first time, a special nutritional meal scheme for in-patients at government hospitals. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao inaugurated the initiative at CV Raman Nagar Hospital, Bengaluru, by distributing meals to patients. The scheme has been implemented by the Department of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with ISKCON, a release said.

'Pest control wasn't carried out, very serious note taken': MP Dy CM on hospital rodent attack

Indore, Sep 3: A day after the shocking incident of rodent attack inside the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward of M. Y. Hospital in Indore, in which one newborn (baby girl) died, Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla on Wednesday claimed that the government has taken the incident very seriously, asserting that pest control was not carried out in the hospital.

RML Hospital becomes first Central govt hospital to achieve NABH full accreditation as per 5th Edition Standards

New Delhi, August 12: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) & Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first hospital under the Central Government to receive Full Accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) as per the latest 5th Edition Standards.

Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav starts free hearse vehicles service for deceased in govt hospital across state

Bhopal, July 28: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday started a new state-wide initiative aiming to provide free hearse van services for the poor and resource-less individuals to carry bodies from government hospitals to their homes.

Kerala Minister's hospital remarks creates a flutter as demands for Health Minister's resignation continue

Thiruvananthapuram, July 7: As the protests by the Congress-led opposition to demand the resignation of Kerala Health Minister Veena George over the appalling facilities in the government hospitals entered their third day on Monday, a Kerala Minister's remark on private hospitals has created a flutter.

Famed Kerala urologist says Thiruvananthapuram Medical College hospital in dire straits

Thiruvananthapuram, June 28: A social media post by a popular urologist, who heads the Urology Department at the prestigious Thiruvananthapuram Medical College hospital here, has raised eyebrows about the sorry state of affairs prevailing where a vast majority of its patients are from the poor and weaker sections of the society.

Junior doctors in Telangana to go on strike on June 30 over pending stipends, poor infrastructure

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