Karnataka Health Minister warns private hospitals of action over unnecessary C-Sections
Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said strict action would be taken against private hospitals found to be performing unnecessary caesarean deliveries in the state for financial gain.
He was responding to a question raised by JD(S) member Govinda Raju in the Legislative Council.
According to Rao, private hospitals performing unnecessary caesarean deliveries in the state have not been specifically identified, and the District Karnataka Private Medical Establishment (KPME) Registration and Grievance Redressal Authority have not received any complaints from the public regarding such deliveries.
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“If complaints are received, action will be taken against the private hospital that violated the rules, under Section 15 Clause 1 of the KPME Act,” he assured.
The minister emphasised that both government and private hospitals must adhere to established rules for examining pregnant women, and action will be initiated against private hospitals violating rules, under Section 15, Clause 1 of the KPME Act.
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Mangaluru: Ullal police arrest three for alleged MDMA sale in Talapady
Ullal: Acting on a tip-off about the sale of banned narcotic substance MDMA, Ullal Police conducted a raid at Tachani in Talapady village under their jurisdiction and arrested three accused.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Abdul Raouf (30), Sharif alias Amin (34), and Niyaz (23).
Police seized 42 grams of MDMA, a Toyota car, three mobile phones, and ₹2,500 in cash from the accused.
During investigation, it was revealed that Niyaz had allegedly come to purchase MDMA.
One more accused, identified as Salam, reportedly fled the spot during the police raid. A case has been registered at the Ullal Police Station.
