Kalaburagi: AC at GIMS Hospital’s ICU not working for over one month; Patient allege negligence
Kalaburagi: The medical staff at the Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) Hospital in Kalaburagi are grappling with challenges in providing adequate care to patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to a malfunctioning air cooling system that broke down over a month ago.
With approximately 14 patients currently undergoing treatment in the ICU, the absence of proper air cooling facilities has led to heightened discomfort and distress among both patients and their families.
The failure of the GIMS administration to provide temporary cooling measures, such as fans, to alleviate the sweltering conditions has exacerbated the situation, particularly in Kalaburagi district, known for its hot climate and intense sunlight. Some families have resorted to bringing fans from home to provide relief to their loved ones.
Criticism has been directed towards the GIMS administrative board and the government for what relatives perceive as negligence in addressing the dire situation, with accusations of playing with the lives of patients in the hospital.
Responding to the concerns raised, Minister for Medical Education Dr. Sharanprakash Patil acknowledged the issue of the non-functioning air-conditioning system at GIMS Hospital. He assured action, stating that he has directed the relevant authorities to expedite the repair of the machinery. Additionally, plans are underway to procure 500 more air conditioners for the hospital to ensure better patient care and comfort in the future, he said.Kalaburagi: AC at GIMS Hospital’s ICU not working for over one month; Patient allege negligence
The medical staff at the Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) Hospital in Kalaburagi are grappling with challenges in providing adequate care to patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to a malfunctioning air cooling system that broke down over a month ago.
With approximately 14 patients currently undergoing treatment in the ICU, the absence of proper air cooling facilities has led to heightened discomfort and distress among both patients and their families.
The failure of the GIMS administration to provide temporary cooling measures, such as fans, to alleviate the sweltering conditions has exacerbated the situation, particularly in Kalaburagi district, known for its hot climate and intense sunlight. Some families have resorted to bringing fans from home to provide relief to their loved ones.
Criticism has been directed towards the GIMS administrative board and the government for what relatives perceive as negligence in addressing the dire situation, with accusations of playing with the lives of patients in the hospital.
Responding to the concerns raised, Minister for Medical Education Dr. Sharanprakash Patil acknowledged the issue of the non-functioning air-conditioning system at GIMS Hospital. He assured action, stating that he has directed the relevant authorities to expedite the repair of the machinery. Additionally, plans are underway to procure 500 more air conditioners for the hospital to ensure better patient care and comfort in the future, he said.
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Man arrested with Rs 2.54-crore heroin in Mumbai
Mumbai (PTI): Police have arrested a man and seized over 500 grams of heroin worth Rs 2.54 crore in the illicit market from him in Mumbai, officials said on Friday.
The police's Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) made the drug seizure in Santacruz in the western suburbs. The operation was conducted by the Kandivali unit of the ANC on Thursday as part of a special crackdown against drug trafficking in the area, they said.
Acting on specific inputs, an ANC team conducted a raid in Santacruz (East) and intercepted a man. During a search, the team recovered 508 grams of high-grade heroin from his possession, an official said.
The seized contraband, a highly addictive, opioid drug derived from morphine, is estimated to be worth Rs 2.54 crore in the international market, he informed.
Following the seizure, a case was registered against the man under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and he was formally placed under arrest in the early hours of Friday.
The police are currently investigating the source of the drug and trying to identify the intended recipients of the consignment, he said.
