Kochi, July 7 Former Kerala Assembly Speaker P. Sreeramakrishnan received medical treatment at the Aster Medcity, a private hospital in Kochi, with the state exchequer covering the cost. The total expense amounted to ₹18 lakh, sanctioned during the second term of the Pinarayi Vijayan government. What makes the case controversial is that there is no […]

Chennai, May 28 A 60-year-old man undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) in Chennai passed away on Wednesday, marking a Covid-linked fatality in the city after a prolonged period of low mortality. The deceased, identified as Mohan, had been admitted to the hospital with a history of multiple pre-existing […]

Chennai, May 28 The Tamil Nadu Health Department, in collaboration with the National Health Mission (NHM), is in the process of establishing two state-of-the-art Centres of Excellence for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of genetic disorders in Coimbatore and Madurai. These upcoming centres are modeled after the existing and operational facility at the Institute of […]

Chennai, March 26 ,2025 The Tamil Nadu Health Department has initiated precautionary steps to address the increasing threat of heatwaves across the state. State Health Minister Ma Subramanian in a statement on Wednesday said that the department has ensured an adequate supply of essential medical resources to manage heat-related illnesses. The government is closely monitoring […]

Chennai, March 20,2025 Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital successfully performed a complex surgical intervention that combined pinhole pupilloplasty (PPP) with corneal and scleral repair to restore the vision of a senior citizen who sustained severe injuries in his right eye while playing badminton, a statement from Dr.Aggarwals hospital said. Addressing a press conference, Prof. Dr. Amar […]

Chennai, November 14 (BPNS) Following the stabbing of a senior oncologist at Kalaignar Centenary Hospital on Wednesday, the Federation of Government Doctors Association (FoGDA) announced a boycott of all non-patient-related activities starting Thursday. The federation stated that it would refrain from non-medical activities, including review meetings, documentation for the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme, […]

Chennai, November 14 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian announced that a tag system for patient attendants will be introduced in a phased manner across all government medical colleges, district headquarters hospitals, and taluk hospitals. This decision follows an incident in which Dr. Balaji Jagannathan, a senior oncologist at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality […]

Chennai, Sept 26 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu health department is planning to accelerate a campaign across the state for people to take the Covid -19 booster dose vaccine. The Tamil Nadu health minister, Ma Subramanian while speaking to IANS said, “ We have already directed the district medical officers and district health departments to conduct campaign […]

Chennai, Sept 22 (BPNS) MMM opens five new operating theatres at their hospital adding to the existing four. The increasing number of cardiothoracic surgeries have required these additional OTs The OTs conform to the latest standards nationally and internationally. MMM will also establish an Emergency Centre within two months In its Ruby Jubilee (40th) year, […]

Chennai, Sept 19 (BPNS) Amid strong demand coming from several quarters for shutting down of schools due to the increase in fever in the state, the state health minister, Ma Subramanian said that the experts in the state have not recommended the closure of schools. It may be noted that the neighbouring Puducherry has recommended […]