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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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
