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 militants arrested in Manipur
Imphal (PTI): Security forces arrested four militants belonging to a banned outfit from Manipur’s Imphal, police said on Saturday.
The four active cadres of the outlawed United National Liberation Front (P) were apprehended from New Checkon area in Imphal East district on Friday, they said.
Arms and ammunition, including pistols and bullets, were recovered from their possession, a police officer said.
