Hospitals cannot refuse treatment to pregnant women even if they are COVID positive: DK Minister
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada District In-charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary has said that private hospitals should not refuse to treat pregnant women who are COVID-19 positive.
He was addressing the press after visiting District Wenlock Hospital on Monday here in the city.
“Private hospitals that refuse to treat pregnant women and harass or pester them in any way will have to face strict action. The hospitals should, instead, keep their facilities ready to help the women go through labor safely as it cannot be withheld or delayed,” he said.
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The minister added that the Lady Goschen Hospital should urgently be provided separate wards to treat suspected cases of COVID-19 as this will make it easier to treat such patients at the hospital itself.
“The doctors at Wenlock Hospitals should cooperate with one another. The patients should be provided food in time, there should be variety in the food given to them. The quantity too should be as per the requirements of the patients,” Kota said and added, “A public relations officer will be provided for Wenlock Hospital to ensure proper treatment to all patients.”
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The minister said that a proposal will be sent to the government immediately to expand and install additional ventilators at the ICU wards of Wenlock Hospital. “Additional PPE kits and N-95 masks will be provided. More doctors, laboratory technicians and D-Group staff members will be appointed. The government will also approve the purchase of more ambulances and other equipment for hospitals,” he assured.
Kota said that since asymptomatic patients can be treated at home, such patients should be given permission for such treatment as early as possible.
MP Nalin Kumar Kateel concurred that strict action will be taken against defaulters regarding providing treatment to COVID-19 patients, while legislator Vedavyas Kamath told officers to ensure that patients who visit Wenlock and Lady Goschen Hospital do not face any problems with regard to treatment.
Pregnant woman struggles for treatment
A pregnant woman from Nelyadi in Puttur Taluk apparently ran from pillar to post for treatment. On learning of the matter, Kota instructed the Deputy Commissioner to investigate the case and ensure the woman was treated immediately.
He warned that strict action would be taken against the people who delayed the treatment to the woman and that such people would even be dismissed if necessary.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
