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Staff crunch cripples 64 FRUs, raising concerns over maternal and child health

India has 19 doctors and nursing staff per 10,000 population, considerably less in states such as Bihar, UP, Rajasthan and Jharkhand.

Published 140 days ago

Mumbai paediatrician warns of 4 paediatric emergencies parents must never ignore

Dr Sanket Sontakke explains key warning signs parents should never ignore, including paracetamol poisoning, Type 1 diabetes (acute presentation), foreign body aspiration, and severe diarrhoea.

Published 174 days ago

New civic hospital unable to provide emergency care

Narayan Bhikaji Kamble, 59, undergoing treatment at MT Agarwal hospital. (Satish Bate/HT photo)

Published 194 days ago

555 roadside accident victims provided free emergency treatment this year: Gurugram Traffic Police

The victims of crashes got <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.5 lakh in aid between December 2024 and September 3 this year, according to the data.

Published 215 days ago

Chandigarh: With over 8k downloads in last 10 years, PGI’s app guiding doctors in emergency care

The details of GI and Liver emergencies App were shared by gastroenterology department as it announced its 9th Gastrointestinal Emergencies update conference, which is set to be held from November 14 to 16. (HT File)

Published 239 days ago

Chandigarh: Broken X-ray machines at GMSH-16 prolong patients’ pain

Patients requiring X-ray are being forced to either wait in long queues or go to a different facility. (HT Photo)

Published 294 days ago

Punjab’s first state highway trauma centre coming up in Sangrur’s Sunam

Cabinet minister Aman Arora laid the foundation stone of the 10-bed trauma centre at the Sunam Sub-Divisional Hospital on Saturday. (HT Photo)

Published 372 days ago

Ludhiana: Health minister rejects negligence allegations as ‘politically motivated’

The health minister dismissed the accusations as baseless and contrary to facts on the ground. (HT File)

Published 418 days ago

Ludhiana: After 2 years, civil hospital ICU reopens as new posts sanctioned

Health minister Balbir Singh inaugurated the ICU at civil hospital in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Published 431 days ago

WHO seeks $8 million in 30 days after earthquake leaves Myanmar in need of aid

The World Health Organisation has urgently appealed for aid in the rescue efforts for the Myanmar earthquake

Updated 469 days ago

Voluntary contribution to PM CARES fund reaches new low of 912 cr in 2022-23

A study of the audited statements on the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund website shows that the voluntary contribution peaked at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7,184 crore in 2020-21

Updated 562 days ago

‘Traumatic’ trauma care system snuffs out another life in Lucknow

Bike-borne Jatin Joshi had sustained a severe head injury after being hit by a speeding car at the Samta Mulak crossing. (Sourced)

Updated 572 days ago

Chandigarh administrator conducts surprise visit at two GMCHs

UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria (left) interacting with patients at GMCH, Sector 32, in Chandigarh on Monday. (HT Photo)

Updated 573 days ago

Transport Nagar collapse: Remaining 2 patients may be discharged by weekend, says Lok Bandhu Hospital

A team of experts from Gujarat inspect the collapse site in Transport Nagar of Lucknow on Tuesday (Deepak Gupta)

Updated 670 days ago

Recognising pet emergencies: Signs your pet needs immediate veterinary attention

Being attuned to your pet's health is essential, but recognising when they need immediate veterinary care can be challenging.

Published 796 days ago

Cancel licences, seize vehicles of habitual violators of traffic rules: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (HT File Photo)

Updated 953 days ago

Pune district admin prepping for Palkhis

As thousands of Warkaris partake of the food and beverages at various food joints, restaurants and hotels on the Palkhi routes, these food business operators have been banned from serving stale, spoiled and uncovered food. Upon successful completion of the inspection which is mandatory, the respective food vendors will be given a card by the Zilla Parishad (ZP) health officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 1144 days ago

The right and wrong of Right to Health

Why do doctors oppose such Acts? Why would they not support the global move towards standardising care? And the right to affordable healthcare? India has one of the world’s maximally privatised healthcare system. But there is something even more unique about this model. Doctors invest in hospitals (StockPic)

Updated 1190 days ago

KEM gets city’s first dedicated casualty service for children

The hospital has also inaugurated an 8-bedded emergency orthopaedic facility along with the paediatric service. “In the casualty, we see many poly-trauma cases which do not require surgery immediately but require doctors trained to handle trauma patients who will stabilise them before shifting them to the ward,” said Dr Ravat. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 1193 days ago

Teleradiology’s role in access to primary health care

Teleradiology has been at the forefront of the telemedicine revolution, and a review of its value proposition in addressing our current healthcare challenges seems appropriate at this time.

Published 1456 days ago

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