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Man found dead in Mumbai hospital toilet: Staff ignored complaints on foul smell from toilet, say patientsSubscriber Only
October 25, 2020 04:29 IST
On Saturday when The Indian Express visited the first-floor ward, there were over 10 Covid-19 patients. Male and female patients share three common toilet cubicles.
Sun, Oct 25, 2020
Tocilizumab: initial excitement, disappointing trials, yet trusted by manySubscriber Only
October 24, 2020 04:57 IST
On October 21, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study on 243 patients that found tocilizumab was not effective in preventing death in moderately ill, hospitalised Covid-19 patients.
Sat, Oct 24, 2020
Mumbai: Missing for 14 days, Covid patient found dead in hospital toiletSubscriber Only
October 24, 2020 02:44 IST
The body had gone unnoticed for 14 days even though the block toilets are supposed to be regularly cleaned and were being used by other patients.
Sat, Oct 24, 2020
Maharashtra: Districts begin preparations for coronavirus vaccine rolloutSubscriber Only
October 24, 2020 02:44 IST
Earlier this week, the Union Health Ministry shared guidelines with all states on the procedure to create a database on health workers, who will be first in line to receive the immunisation against coronavirus.
Sat, Oct 24, 2020
Mumbai restaurants, bar owners reach out to CM, excise dept as liquor traders stop supplySubscriber Only
October 24, 2020 01:13 IST
Mumbai has more than 2,500 restaurant and bars. Several of these establishments which had purchased liquor from wine traders in January and February said their stock remained unsold due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown in Maharashtra since March.
Sat, Oct 24, 2020
Bombay HC’s Nagpur bench quashes govt cap on non-Covid treatment prices for 20% reserved bedsSubscriber Only
October 24, 2020 00:36 IST
Observing that the state government is "not competent" in this regard, the bench on Friday quashed and set aside the notification capping prices for treatment of non-Covid patients at private hospitals.
Sat, Oct 24, 2020
BMC auditors inspect over 6,000 hospital bills worth Rs 112 crore, bring down refund amount to Rs 14 croreSubscriber Only
October 22, 2020 23:35 IST
A scrutiny by The Indian Express of hospitals bills and of notifications introduced by BMC and state government at regular intervals shows how hospitals and the BMC continued to play cat and mouse.
Fri, Oct 23, 2020
Mumbai: One week on, civic body probe into Apex Hospital fire yet to beginSubscriber Only
October 20, 2020 02:52 IST
The fire broke out in a generator set at Apex Hospital on October 12 evening, the day Mumbai faced a massive power outage. Two patients had died within hours of being transferred from the Apex Hospital.
Tue, Oct 20, 2020
Maharashtra: Blood collection dips by half, thalassaemia patients forced to find their own donorsSubscriber Only
October 16, 2020 23:06 IST
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, however, stock at blood banks have depleted and, unlike in the past, these banks, which are mandated to provide free blood to patients, are now asking thalassaemia patients to get their own donors in an attempt to replenish their stock.
Sat, Oct 17, 2020
Maharashtra: Price capping for masks yet to get govt nodSubscriber Only
October 15, 2020 04:16 IST
Sources in the public health department said the proposal was “promptly signed” on October 7 and put up before Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. But with mask manufacturers strongly opposing price capping, the approval has been delayed, said officials.
Thu, Oct 15, 2020
Relatives of patients ask Apex hospital to settle hospitalisation bills they received in last 2 daysSubscriber Only
October 15, 2020 03:07 IST
At least 11 patients were admitted in Fortis hospital. Apart from Madhumati Gawde, Virendra Singh, who succumbed on Tuesday morning, was billed Rs 1.60 lakh for 12 hours of treatment. His family refused to make the payment and asked Apex hospital to pay.
Thu, Oct 15, 2020
Mumbai: Day after 38 patients were shifted to other hospitals, another Covid patient diesSubscriber Only
October 14, 2020 04:20 IST
The BMC has formed a committee to inquire into the incident and to inspect whether transfer procedure had any lapses that may have led to two deaths. The four-member committee has to submit its report in a week.
Wed, Oct 14, 2020
Payal Tadvi suicide: Kin ask why no action taken on recommendations of college anti-ragging panelSubscriber Only
October 13, 2020 01:27 IST
This comes after the Supreme Court last week permitted the three doctors booked in the alleged harassment and abetment of suicide case to continue with their postgraduate studies.
Tue, Oct 13, 2020
Mumbai: Hospital violates govt guidelines, charges Rs 5,000 per day for oxygenSubscriber Only
October 13, 2020 01:18 IST
Zohra Shaikh, aged 72, was admitted on October 7 following a heart attack and breathlessness.
Tue, Oct 13, 2020
In short supply, relatives of Covid patients scramble for plasma amid strict hospital normsSubscriber Only
October 12, 2020 01:09 IST
Data from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) until September 30 shows that blood banks have sold 9,194 plasma units across Maharashtra and 1,216 units remain in stock.
Mon, Oct 12, 2020Maharashtra has adequate Remdesivir stock, shortage as patients want cheapest drug, say FDA officialsSubscriber Only
October 10, 2020 01:16 IST
Pune and Thane have the maximum burden of active Covid-19 infections, together accounting for 23.6 per cent of the state’s active virus load of 2.41 lakh patients.
Sat, Oct 10, 2020
Under Covid shadow, medical tourism begins a slow recoverySubscriber Only
October 09, 2020 01:00 IST
According to the Ministry of Tourism, the country got 6.97 lakh foreign patients on medical visa in 2019, accounting for 6.9 per cent of foreign tourist arrivals.
Fri, Oct 09, 2020
Maharashtra: Govt set to implement cap on prices of masks from today, says ministerSubscriber Only
October 08, 2020 03:58 IST
In its report, the panel has advised the state government to cap rates of N-95 masks between Rs 19 and Rs 45, depending on the categories, to bring down their rates to one-tenth the current market price
Thu, Oct 08, 2020
Maharashtra panel proposes ceiling prices for masks well below Centre’s rateSubscriber Only
October 07, 2020 10:59 IST
The committee has proposed a ceiling price for an N-95 mask at Rs 19, down from Rs 135; for 3-ply meltblown mask at Rs 4, down from Rs 16; and for 2-ply mask at Rs 3, down from Rs 10.
Wed, Oct 07, 2020
Second sero survey: 41-60 age group in Mumbai most exposed to CovidSubscriber Only
October 07, 2020 04:15 IST
The overall Covid-19 sero-prevalence found in the second survey conducted jointly by the BMC, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and Niti Aayog is 33.4 per cent, a fall from 40 per cent in the first survey.
Wed, Oct 07, 2020
Maharashtra women commission to seek directions to media houses to refrain from insulting RheaSubscriber Only
October 07, 2020 03:26 IST
In a letter written in Marathi, the commission observed that charges against Chakraborty have not been proven but the “media has already declared her an accused” and “outraged modesty of a woman by using abusive language against her”.
Wed, Oct 07, 2020
Maharashtra: 44 new manufacturers register for licence with FDA to supply oxygen in past 2 monthsSubscriber Only
October 07, 2020 03:09 IST
FDA officials said they have sped up the process of issuing license to increase the number of re-fillers across the state. Re-fillers, who provided oxygen to the industrial sector, have also been given permission to supply to hospitals.
Wed, Oct 07, 2020
Maharashtra: As adoptions pick up pace, agencies take measures against Covid-19Subscriber Only
October 07, 2020 02:36 IST
Amid the Covid-19 scare, some adoption centres in the state have prohibited couples from touching babies, some allow them to hold the child after disinfection of their hands, while others permit meetings only after a couple confirms to adopt a child.
Wed, Oct 07, 2020
Maharashtra: Fine collected since May for spitting in public – just Rs 4,860Subscriber Only
October 06, 2020 03:22 IST
The notification was announced by state Health Minister Rajesh Tope to clamp down on the possible coronavirus spread through spitting. However, a lack of personnel has made it difficult for health officials to regulate and fine offenders in both urban and rural districts.
Tue, Oct 06, 2020
Over 10 million patients, India’s 10-year Hepatitis C elimination deadline seems far
October 06, 2020 01:50 IST
An estimated 0.5-1 per cent of the country's population (or 10-13 million people) suffers from Hepatitis C, according to scientists.
Tue, Oct 06, 2020Journalism of Courage
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