Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Wednesday said the 100-bed municipal hospital in Kausa, Mumbra, must be made functional soon so that affordable medical facilities can be provided to the needy.
“We want this hospital to come up early… It is not just for having a good building but a need to serve the people…,’’ said Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor, taking note of a committee’s report that stated that although construction was completed in 2021, the hospital “has not started functioning yet.”
An NGO — Association for Protection of Civil Rights — had filed a PIL that despite a work order issued in August 2014, the construction was not completed.The PIL said the population is dense and there is only one public health centre (PHC) 12km away in Kalwa. On September 27, the HC appointed a three-member committee comprising Dr Usha Badole (head of anaesthesia department) JJ Hospital, Sandeep Chavan, executive engineer, PWD (Thane) and advocate Meenaz Kakalia
Its report said as per the tender, it is the obligation of the private operator to provide trained staff, establish departments such as surgery, obstetrics-gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedic, dentistry and cardiology, procure necessary medical equipment and run the hospital in all respects. “This…has not yet happened,’’ it informed. The committee said the large number of OPD patients serviced by the PHC “indicates that residents are in need of proper health care facilities and will greatly benefit from the hospital proposed to be set up.”
Senior advocate Ram Apte, for Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), said those below the poverty line will get free treatment. Senior advocate Yusuf Muchhala and advocate Rashda Ainapore, for the NGO, said the residents are mostly from lower and middle income groups and the entire purpose of setting up the hospital will not come to fruition if they are not covered. “Can there be a scheme specific to a particular hospital?’’ the CJ asked.
Posting the hearing on December 8 to pass directions, the judges directed the TMC to file a comprehensive reply “in what manner the hospital and patient care services shall be managed’’ and to disclose details of steps taken “for providing affordable medical care services to needy and persons belonging to economically weaker sections of the society.”
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“We want this hospital to come up early… It is not just for having a good building but a need to serve the people…,’’ said Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor, taking note of a committee’s report that stated that although construction was completed in 2021, the hospital “has not started functioning yet.”
An NGO — Association for Protection of Civil Rights — had filed a PIL that despite a work order issued in August 2014, the construction was not completed.The PIL said the population is dense and there is only one public health centre (PHC) 12km away in Kalwa. On September 27, the HC appointed a three-member committee comprising Dr Usha Badole (head of anaesthesia department) JJ Hospital, Sandeep Chavan, executive engineer, PWD (Thane) and advocate Meenaz Kakalia
Its report said as per the tender, it is the obligation of the private operator to provide trained staff, establish departments such as surgery, obstetrics-gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedic, dentistry and cardiology, procure necessary medical equipment and run the hospital in all respects. “This…has not yet happened,’’ it informed. The committee said the large number of OPD patients serviced by the PHC “indicates that residents are in need of proper health care facilities and will greatly benefit from the hospital proposed to be set up.”
Senior advocate Ram Apte, for Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), said those below the poverty line will get free treatment. Senior advocate Yusuf Muchhala and advocate Rashda Ainapore, for the NGO, said the residents are mostly from lower and middle income groups and the entire purpose of setting up the hospital will not come to fruition if they are not covered. “Can there be a scheme specific to a particular hospital?’’ the CJ asked.
Posting the hearing on December 8 to pass directions, the judges directed the TMC to file a comprehensive reply “in what manner the hospital and patient care services shall be managed’’ and to disclose details of steps taken “for providing affordable medical care services to needy and persons belonging to economically weaker sections of the society.”
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Kausa hospital must be functional for needy at earliest: HC
The Bombay high court urges the functionalization of the 100-bed municipal hospital in Mumbra’s Kausa, Thane district, to provide affordable medical facilities. The court notes that the hospital’s construction was completed in 2021 but has not yet started functioning. A committee’s report confirms that the private operator has not fulfilled their obligations to establish departments, procure medical equipment, and run the hospital. The court directs the Thane Municipal Corporation to provide a comprehensive plan for managing the hospital and disclose details of steps taken to provide affordable medical care to the needy.
The Bombay high court urges the functionalization of the 100-bed municipal hospital in Mumbra’s Kausa, Thane district, to provide affordable medical facilities. The court notes that the hospital’s construction was completed in 2021 but has not yet started functioning. A committee’s report confirms that the private operator has not fulfilled their obligations to establish departments, procure medical equipment, and run the hospital. The court directs the Thane Municipal Corporation to provide a comprehensive plan for managing the hospital and disclose details of steps taken to provide affordable medical care to the needy.
Eye on China, hospitals start screening patients with pneumonia symptoms
Private hospitals in Kolkata are taking precautions against lung infection and pneumonia in children due to an outbreak in China. The city has seen an increase in respiratory illnesses caused by temperature fluctuations and pollution. The outbreak in China is unlikely to become a Covid-scale epidemic as it is still restricted to clusters. However, private hospitals are following precautionary measures. The hospitals are collecting travel history, screening patients with pneumonia symptoms, and checking for a history of communicable diseases in children. Preventive measures are recommended, as the outbreak may be caused by a mutant strain of a virus. Respiratory health checkups for children are being conducted in hospitals.
Private hospitals in Kolkata are taking precautions against lung infection and pneumonia in children due to an outbreak in China. The city has seen an increase in respiratory illnesses caused by temperature fluctuations and pollution. The outbreak in China is unlikely to become a Covid-scale epidemic as it is still restricted to clusters. However, private hospitals are following precautionary measures. The hospitals are collecting travel history, screening patients with pneumonia symptoms, and checking for a history of communicable diseases in children. Preventive measures are recommended, as the outbreak may be caused by a mutant strain of a virus. Respiratory health checkups for children are being conducted in hospitals.
Probe death of patient due to power failure in TN hospital: Anbumani Ramadoss
Anbumani Ramadoss mourns death of patient due to ventilator failure in Tamil Nadu hospital; demands better medical infrastructure in government hospitals. He calls for investigation into patient’s death and compensation for the family. TNEB denies power disruption while hospital sources say it was not the cause of death.
Anbumani Ramadoss mourns death of patient due to ventilator failure in Tamil Nadu hospital; demands better medical infrastructure in government hospitals. He calls for investigation into patient’s death and compensation for the family. TNEB denies power disruption while hospital sources say it was not the cause of death.
