Cabinet Approves Construction of 50-Bed Intensive Care Units in 5 District Hospitals
Bengaluru: The state cabinet, in a meeting held on Thursday, approved the construction of 50-bed intensive care units in five district hospitals under the jurisdiction of the health department. Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao announced that administrative approval has been granted for this project.
The approved district hospitals for the construction of intensive care units include VenLock Hospital in Dakshina Kannada district, Vijayanagar District Hospital, Doddaballapur, and Ramanagara District Hospital. The construction costs for these units will be funded under the National Health Scheme PM-ABHIM, with the state government agreeing to bear its share of the cost.
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The cabinet has sanctioned the establishment of 50-bed critical care units at a total cost of 137.75 crores. Additionally, a 100-bed intensive care unit will be set up at CV Raman Public Hospital in Bangalore City District at a cost of 45 crores. The construction of critical care units with 50 beds each in four district hospitals has also been approved, with each unit costing Rs 24 crores.
The finance department has approved the construction of intensive care units in a total of 11 hospitals, including five hospitals under the Health Department and six hospitals under the Medical Education Department. These critical care facilities are part of the National Health Scheme.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
