Madras HC observes doctors cannot adopt pick-and-choose attitude while treating patients

The Madras High Court recently observed that doctors cannot adopt a pick-and-choose attitude while treating patients and, poor patients receiving treatment from government-run hospitals cannot be treated differently.

The HC bench comprising Justice S.M. Subramaniam made these observations while considering the pleas challenging the proceedings of the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine appointing the petitioner Doctors as Assistant Surgeon (Specialists) based on the bond agreement under Rule 19(1) of the Tamil Government Servants (Conditions of Services) Act, 2016.

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First kidney transplant surgery conducted at Tanda Medical College

The Dr Rajendra Prasad Medical College Tanda achieves a landmark with a successful first kidney transplant, heralding a new era in its healthcare achievements.
Dr Rajendra Prasad Medical College Tanda is setting new dimensions in health facilities.
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Health Bulletin 25/ June/ 2024

Here are the top health stories for the day:

Dr Rajendra Prasad medical college achieves landmark kidney transplant surgery
The Dr Rajendra Prasad Medical College Tanda achieves a landmark with a successful first kidney transplant, heralding a new era in its healthcare achievements.
Dr Rajendra Prasad Medical College Tanda is setting new dimensions in health facilities.
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Madras HC orders: No selective treatment of patients by doctors
The Madras High Court recently observed that doctors cannot adopt a pick-and-choose attitude while treating patients and, poor patients receiving treatment from government-run hospitals cannot be treated differently.
The HC bench comprising Justice S.M. Subramaniam made these observations while considering the pleas challenging the proceedings of the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine appointing the petitioner Doctors as Assistant Surgeon (Specialists) based on the bond agreement under Rule 19(1) of the Tamil Government Servants (Conditions of Services) Act, 2016.
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World first brain implant fitted in UK boy to control epilepsy seizures

A UK teenager, Oran Knowlson, has become the first person globally to receive a brain implant designed to control seizures from severe epilepsy. The neurostimulator, placed under his skull, sends electrical signals deep into his brain, reducing his daytime seizures by 80%.
Oran, 13, who resides in Somerset, suffers from Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe, treatment-resistant form of epilepsy that began when he was three. Prior to the implant, he experienced daily seizures, sometimes hundreds, often losing consciousness and requiring resuscitation, necessitating constant care due to the high risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).


Patient dies of postpartum haemorrhage after delivery by BAMS doctor at Patiala nursing home

A BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) doctor allegedly conducted delivery of a 31-year-old patient at a private nursing home, in Patiala instead of a gynaecologist following which the patient is reported to have died from postpartum haemorrhage on Thursday night.
As per the latest HT report, the patient was experiencing excessive bleeding following the delivery, and despite the efforts of the BAMS doctor to manage the bleeding, he was unsuccessful. Consequently, she was transferred to Rajindra Hospital, where she tragically passed away moments later.
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Dengue outbreak: Karnataka reports 60% rise in cases
The Karnataka Health Department has reported a nearly 60% increase in dengue cases in the first half of this year compared to 2023. Cases surged from 2,003 by June 2023 to 4,886 this year, with 1,230 cases recorded within BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) limits and 30 cases in Bengaluru Rural and Urban districts. Health Commissioner Randeep D highlighted efforts to improve surveillance by deploying health staff to towns bi-monthly to reduce infection rates and educate the public.
The increase in cases is attributed to a long dry spell leading to water shortages, prompting increased water storage that has intensified mosquito breeding. Community resistance to larvicide application in stored water and intermittent rains causing outdoor breeding have also contributed to the rise in cases. Increased testing for suspected dengue fever cases has further revealed more infections.

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USFDA issues EIR for Alkem Labs Baddi facility

Mumbai: Alkem Labs has informed in a BSE filing that the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has issued an Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) for the manufacturing facility of the Company located at Baddi, India.

The Inspection has been classified as Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) and has been closed accordingly.

The USFDA had conducted inspection from 19th March, 2024 to 27th March, 2024 and issued Form 483 with ten observations.

Read also: Alkem Laboratories Gets CDSCO Panel Nod To Manufacture Market Relugolix Tablets 120mg

Alkem Laboratories Ltd is an Indian pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. The company produces branded generics, generic drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and nutraceuticals in acute and chronic therapeutic areas, such as anti-infective, pain and analgesics, vitamins/minerals/nutrients, cardiac and Diabetology, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, neuro/central nervous system, dermatology, anti-diabetes, anti-osteoporosis, cardiovascular, and muscle relaxants, which are marketed in Indian and International markets. It operates through the pharmaceutical business segment.

Read also: Alkem Laboratories Gets CDSCO Panel Nod to Study Amoxicillin,Clavulanate Powder for reconstitution into suspension

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European countries differ in their drinking styles, study finds

A new study of drinking patterns across Europe from 2000 to 2019 shows that drinking occurs in stable, beverage-specific clusters that seem to be partly determined by geography. The study was published today by the scientific journal Addiction.

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Chronic loneliness may increase stroke risk among older adults

Chronic loneliness may significantly raise older adults’ risk of stroke, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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New research links anxiety to higher Parkinson’s risk in over-50s

The risk of developing Parkinson’s is at least twice as high in people with anxiety compared to those without, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

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Scientists can now detect antibiotics in fingerprints, aiding the fight against drug-resistant TB

A fingerprint may soon be all a doctor needs to check whether tuberculosis patients are taking their antibiotics, thanks to a new study led by the University of Surrey. The study is published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents.

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New research questions safety of cannabidiol for pregnant women

Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active ingredients in cannabis, is thought to be safe as it does not cause a “high.” Increasing numbers of pregnant women take CBD, believing that it can help alleviate symptoms such as morning sickness, insomnia, anxiety and pain.

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Union Health Minister Nadda launches STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024, Aims to attain zero child deaths

New Delhi: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda yesterday launched the National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024. 

He was joined by Smt. Anupriya Patel and Shri Jadhav Patraprao Ganpatrao, Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare. The dignitaries also released IEC materials like logo, posters, radio spots and audio visuals for the campaign and distributed oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc tablets to children on the occasion.

The goal behind the STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024 is to attain zero child deaths due to childhood diarrhoea. While the existing diarrhoea strategy entailed a 2-week campaign with pre-positioning of ORS to under-5 children and limited IEC, the new strategy involves a 2-month long campaign with pre-positioning of 2 ORS packets and zinc as a co-packaging to under-5 children. It will also involve extensive IEC through different platforms and collaboration across multiple sectors, including health, water and sanitation, education, and rural development.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri J P Nadda said that “there is a unique relationship between Mission Indradhanush, Rotavirus vaccine and this STOP Diarrhoea Campaign as all were amongst the first initiatives launched during my earlier tenure as the Health Minister”. He said various initiatives taken by the Union Government has cumulatively helped in reducing childhood mortality due to diarrhoea.

He highlighted that in 2014, India was the first country to introduce the Rotavirus vaccine. Similarly, the National Jal Jeevan Mission, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and expansion of the Ayushman Arogya Mandir network has significantly contributed to the reduction of diarrhoea cases and mortality in the country.

The Union Health Minister also emphasized on the importance of sensitizing health workers along with enhancing capacity building efforts to strengthen diarrhoea management effort in India. Expressing his appreciation for the preparedness level of the states, Shri J P Nadda further encouraged them to enhance awareness among the masses. “If our healthcare workers could reach the remotest corners of the country and administer 220 crore doses of Covid vaccines, I am sure that our frontline healthcare workers can create the same robust delivery mechanism during STOP Diarrhoea Campaign too”, he added.

Noting that “only healthy children leads to a healthy nation”, Shri Jadhav Prataprao emphasized that more effort should be put in place to prevent diarrhoea in the first place. He also urged the officials to focus on cleanliness and setting diarrhoea prevention targets in addition to providing ORS and zinc tablets to children.

Smt. Anupriya Patel said, “It is distressing that childhood diarrhoea which is both preventable and curable, yet many lives are lost due to this menace.” She urged the representatives from states and other organizations to “re-energize their efforts and increase awareness on diarrhoea to reach the goal of zero childhood deaths due to diarrhoea”.

Shri Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary said, “Diarrhoea is a common disease faced by children. Earlier the government used to run a fortnightly campaign to reduce diarrhoea which is now reinvigorated into a much extensive and comprehensive campaign.”

Dr Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services said that diarrhoea is a common yet preventative disease among children. He hoped that this campaign will help in strengthening diarrhoea management strategy in the country.

Senior officials from states who were present on the occasion also shared their thoughts and feedback on the campaign. They also provided update on their preparedness level and shared some of their best practices on the same.

Background:

To tackle the persistent issue of childhood diarrhoea and strive for zero child deaths, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has rebranded its long-standing Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) as the STOP Diarrhoea Campaign. This initiative, which began in 2014, focuses on enhancing the Prevent, Protect, and Treat (PPT) strategy and increasing the use of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and Zinc. The campaign’s 2024 slogan, “Diarrhoea ki Roktham, Safai aur ORS se rakhen apna dhyaan” (“डायरिया की रोकथाम, सफाई और ओ आर एस से रखें अपना ध्यान”), highlights the significance of prevention, cleanliness, and appropriate treatment.

The STOP Diarrhoea Campaign will be implemented in two phases: the Preparatory Phase from 14th to 30th June 2024, and the Campaign Phase from 1st July to 31st August 2024. Key activities during this period include the distribution of ORS and Zinc co-packages by ASHA workers to households with children under five, setting up ORS-Zinc corners at health facilities and Anganwadi centers, and intensifying advocacy and awareness efforts for effective diarrhoea management. Additionally, the campaign will strengthen service provision for diarrhoea case management to ensure comprehensive care and prevention.

Focus Areas of the STOP Diarrhoea Campaign:

Strengthening Health Infrastructure: Ensuring the proper maintenance and use of health facilities and the availability of essential medical supplies (ORS, Zinc), particularly in rural areas.

Improving Access to Clean Water and Sanitation: Implementing rigorous quality control measures and sustainable practices to provide safe drinking water and better sanitation.

Enhancing Nutritional Programs: Addressing malnutrition, a major contributor to diarrhoeal diseases, through improved nutritional initiatives.

Promoting Hygiene Education: Equipping schools with necessary facilities and fostering healthy habits among children through comprehensive hygiene education programs.

These focus areas aim to create a holistic approach to managing and preventing diarrhoea, ultimately reducing child mortality and improving overall public health.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is working closely with various line ministries such as Drinking Water and Sanitation, Women and Child Development, School Education, Rural Development, and Urban Development. This multi-sectoral approach ensures better convergence and implementation of the STOP Diarrhoea Campaign, aiming for a comprehensive and impactful program to reduce child mortality and improve public health.

Secretary of Line Ministries (Drinking Water and Sanitation; Women and Child Development; School Education; Rural Development; Urban Development); Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, AS & MD (NHM), Health Ministry; Smt. LS Changsan, AS, Health Ministry; Smt. Roli Singh, AS, Health Ministry; Smt. Meera Srivastava, JS (RCH), Health Ministry; Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary (Health), Principal Secretary (Medical Education) from Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan); senior officials from states and the Union government and representatives from development partners (UNICEF, USAID, BMGF, NIPI, Nutrition International, John Snow India and WHO) participated in the meeting.

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