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7.8 health workers to be inoculated in a month: Maharashtra GovernmentSubscriber Only
January 14, 2021 02:05 IST
The state government plans to complete the first-dose vaccination of 7.86 lakh health workers in a month. Teams from the United Nations Development Programme will be roped in to handle logistical issues at the vaccination centres.
Thu, Jan 14, 2021
Now out of favour, now back: arthritis drugs in Covid-19 treatmentSubscriber Only
January 13, 2021 04:16 IST
The use of arthritis drugs, especially tocilizumab, against coronavirus has been the subject of debate through the pandemic, emerging as a choice at times and falling out of favour at other times.
Wed, Jan 13, 2021
‘Maharashtra will receive 9.83 lakhs vaccine doses in first batch’: D N PatilSubscriber Only
January 13, 2021 02:11 IST
Since the last few months, Dr D N Patil, from Directorate of Health Services, has been working on training health workers, registration of beneficiaries, management of vaccination centres and coordinating with districts on storage and capacity building.
Wed, Jan 13, 2021
Bhandara hospital was functioning without fire NOC since inceptionSubscriber Only
January 12, 2021 02:02 IST
In 2015, when the hospital constructed an extension to open a sick newborn care unit (SNCU), a medical store and a nutrition rehabilitation centre, no fire NOC was obtained from the Bhandara Nagar Parishad.
Tue, Jan 12, 2021
Maharashtra: 25 lakh syringes in stock to start immunisation driveSubscriber Only
January 12, 2021 01:00 IST
“We have demanded 67 lakh syringes, and we have received 25 lakh syringes so far. The remaining 42 lakh syringes will soon be delivered by centre,” said state immunisation officer Dr DN Patil. Patil added the state is ready to start vaccination from January 16.
Tue, Jan 12, 2021
Explosion in equipment likely began hospital fire in which 10 kids diedSubscriber Only
January 11, 2021 02:14 IST
The radiant warmer burst into flames after the explosion — the first of two loud noises heard by hospital staff that night — and the seven-day-old baby inside “was found burnt like coal”, officials said.
Mon, Jan 11, 2021
Bhandara hospital blaze: Neonatal unit cleared without fire audit, appeal for equipment pendingSubscriber Only
January 10, 2021 04:53 IST
Meanwhile, set up in 2015, the Sick Neonatal Care Unit (SNCU) where the babies died had had only one mock fire drill, back in 2016-17, as per a district official.
Sun, Jan 10, 2021
Staff shortage an issue: Posts for 7 nurses, five SNCU doctors vacantSubscriber Only
January 10, 2021 01:56 IST
The lack of adequate medical staff has been a chronic problem in the state's public health system. Maharashtra has been struggling to fill posts of doctors and health workers.
Sun, Jan 10, 2021
Violations in Bhandara civil hospital: Proposal to install new fire system pending, no audit conductedSubscriber Only
January 10, 2021 00:56 IST
A senior district official said since 2015, when the sick newborn care unit (SNCU) started functioning, it underwent a mock fire drill only once in 2016-17.
Sun, Jan 10, 2021
Bhandara Hospital fire: Security guards, ambulance drivers and hospital staff helped rescue 7 babiesSubscriber Only
January 09, 2021 21:21 IST
Ambulance driver Rajkumar Kishanji Dahekar (37) was at home when he received a call about the fire. “I live close by. I thought an ambulance might be required to transport patients, so I rushed there,” said Dahekar.
Sun, Jan 10, 2021
Maharashtra: Internet a hurdle in rural areas, smooth Vaccine dry run in mostSubscriber Only
January 09, 2021 01:07 IST
Friday saw covid vaccination dry runs being held across Maharashtra, with 114 rural hospitals, primary health centres (PHC) and sub-district hospitals participating.
Sat, Jan 09, 2021
Smooth vaccination trial run in Mumbai, barring glitches in Co-Win applicationSubscriber Only
January 09, 2021 00:44 IST
Across three centres in Dr RN Cooper hospital, BKC jumbo facility and Rajawadi hospital, 75 beneficiaries underwent a mock vaccination run-in. Meanwhile, state officials said that they are expecting the first batch of the vaccine to be delivered by next week.
Sat, Jan 09, 2021
Maharashtra medical colleges and hospitals to hire private firms to provide class IV workforceSubscriber Only
January 07, 2021 01:16 IST
The privatisation move follows the state government's inability to recruit fresh candidates for several years amid many employees retiring.
Thu, Jan 07, 2021
No cause for concern yet about new South African Covid-19 variant, says Maharashtra govtSubscriber Only
January 06, 2021 22:55 IST
On January 4, British health secretary Matt Hancock said the 501.V2 variant sequenced in South Africa is of more concern than the variant found in UK (B.1.1.7) due to questions of vaccine efficacy on the former.
Wed, Jan 06, 2021
Immunisation drive: Poor internet connectivity in Maharashtra tribal districts to pose challenge, officials raise concernSubscriber Only
January 06, 2021 01:32 IST
In Maharashtra, officials said the mock drill was conducted only at centres with good internet connectivity. The dry run was held in Jalna, Nandurbar, Nagpur and Pune.
Wed, Jan 06, 2021
BMC plans dry run, token system for vaccinationSubscriber Only
January 05, 2021 03:31 IST
BMC has decided to come up with two shifts -- 8 am to 2 pm and 2 pm to 8 pm -- which is a deviation from the Centre's guidelines of having a 9 am-5 pm shift in order to reach out to more beneficiaries.
Tue, Jan 05, 2021
Maharashtra CM meets health officials, discusses logistics of vaccination processSubscriber Only
January 05, 2021 03:15 IST
Currently, states are not permitted to directly buy Covid vaccines from manufacturers. The public health department expects the Centre to send vaccine vials in batches.
Tue, Jan 05, 2021
Explained: How Mumbai will vaccinate its frontline staffSubscriber Only
January 04, 2021 19:34 IST
The BMC has fed data of 1.26 lakh health workers on Covid Vaccine Intelligence Work (Co-WIN) software. Civic officials expect vaccine stock to reach Mumbai after a fortnight.
Tue, Jan 05, 2021
Mumbai: Cooper hospital’s model vaccination centre to be ready todaySubscriber Only
January 04, 2021 01:53 IST
Over 30 labourers are now working on war footing day and night to prepare the model centre in Cooper hospital. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has asked contractor Eckon to hand over the centre by Monday night.
Mon, Jan 04, 2021
Investigators in Covaxin trials say efficacy data not inSubscriber Only
January 04, 2021 01:21 IST
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)-Central Drug Standards Control Organisation on Sunday gave restricted emergency approval for Covaxin and Serum Institute of India’s Covishield.
Mon, Jan 04, 2021
9,206 TB cases found in Maharashtra after month-long driveSubscriber Only
January 02, 2021 05:17 IST
Total 8.66 crore people, including 6.82 crore in rural and 1.84 in urban areas, were screened during the state-run drive
Sat, Jan 02, 2021
Dharavi rises again: ‘Only a matter of time… Mumbai only city where one springs back swiftly after crisis’Subscriber Only
January 01, 2021 04:07 IST
With a population of 6.5 lakh squeezed into a 2.5 sq km radius, it didn’t take long for Dharavi to become a ‘red zone’ after the first case was detected on April 1.
Fri, Jan 01, 2021
‘I thought I would die, but I delivered a healthy baby… Panic was unnecessary’Subscriber Only
January 01, 2021 04:00 IST
As she prepares to step into the new year, with a healthy family, Sukanya Gawda says the panic over the virus in the early days was unnecessary.
Fri, Jan 01, 2021
Maharashtra: Use of medical oxygen down by 50% in stateSubscriber Only
January 01, 2021 02:27 IST
Maharashtra's active caseload has reduced from over 3 lakh to less than 60,000 in the last four months. Instead of the daily refilling of 10,000 litres of oxygen in tanks at the hospital, Dr Akash Khobragade now requires refilling every three to four days.
Fri, Jan 01, 2021
Mumbai keeps Fingers Crossed for 2021Subscriber Only
January 01, 2021 02:03 IST
After a harrowing 2020, Mumbaikars hope for a 2021 that will bring better tidings on every front.
Fri, Jan 01, 2021Journalism of Courage
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