CM Vijay Rupani had inaugurated Dhaman-1 machines with great pomp, announcing that these Gujarat-made devices would turn State into world leader in fight against coronavirus. After Mirror exposé on fake ventilator scam, we now show you where govt hospitals have consigned these machines to a month later: its storerooms A little over a month of the installation of Dhaman-1, which Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had claimed would help Gujarat become a path-breaking world leader in the fight against coronavirus, the controversial machines have found a place in the government hospitals: in its store rooms. Mirror found these devices stacked up in the store rooms of 1,200-bed Covid Hospital on Civil campus and Sola Civil Hospital. Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on April 4. While the government claimed that the CM had never called them ventilators in the first place, Mirror dug out Vijay Rupani government’s information department coverage of the same. The pressnote clearly states … [Read more...] about CM Rupani, are these the ‘ventilators’ you said would help Gujarat fight Covid-19?
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After HC rap, private hospitals to reduce rates by 10 per cent
Terming an application filed by the association of private hospitals ‘disturbing’, Justice J B Pardiwala of Gujarat high court urged the private hospitals, “With folded hands I request you to cooperate with the government and common man should not feel that due to my financial condition I could not get treatment at private hospital. Please help the state, please help the people. God is watching.” The judge also made it clear that action shall be taken against private hospitals that do not adhere to the directions of the government. “We are happy to note that private hospitals are treating Covid patients and we appreciate it. You must ensure adherence to the terms of MoU till the last. If they not adhere you must take action against them,” the judge stated. Justice Pardiwala is part of the bench with Chief Justice Vikram Nath that heard PILs raising the issue of exorbitant rates being charged by private hospitals on Friday through video … [Read more...] about After HC rap, private hospitals to reduce rates by 10 per cent
RN Cooper Hospital issues circular asking MBBS students to join Covid duty
The HBT Medical College and Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital have decided to rope in third-year and final-year MBBS students to help medical professionals working to combat the novel coronavirus. Currently, medical interns have been assisting doctors and other personnel. The hospital issued a circular to over 300 students on Thursday. The students will be provided with hostel accommodation, but they have to arrange for their own transportation. A student expressed their enthusiasm to aid the fight against Covid-19. "Only those who can travel easily will be posted," the student told Mirror. "We will mostly be working under the interns. They will not put us at risk. I am sure they will provide us with protective equipment. We never thought that we would be called on Covid duty, but it is nice that we are getting a chance to help. The medical infrastructure is under a lot of stress." Mumbai and had returned to their homes before the lockdown. The order is not binding on students … [Read more...] about RN Cooper Hospital issues circular asking MBBS students to join Covid duty
Pro boxer’s memorable repayment to hospital
It occurred to him that he held the answer in his own hands — or rather, in his fists. He would give the staff at Villeneuve-Saint-Georges hospital boxing lessons, to help them relieve the tension of long shift work during the pandemic — “letting off steam, getting rid of all one’s emotions.” … [Read more...] about Pro boxer’s memorable repayment to hospital
Sanya Malhotra rushed to the hospital after injuring her little finger, which had to be reconstructed through surgery
The actress had to be rushed to hospital after plans to make chutney ended with bloody finger On May 23, Sanya Malhotra shared a picture of her plastered pinkie, saying cryptically, “Kuch behat crazy 9 dino ke baad I’m back with a new reconstructed little finger…lambi kahani, choti ungli.” Mirror has now learnt that the actress, while at home during the lockdown, hurt herself in a freak accident on May 14, when her blender malfunctioned. A source close to Sanya revealed that she was making chutney and as she switched on the blender, the lid flew off. While wrestling to put it back, her hand slipped into the whirring jar and blood gushed out. A chunk of the little finger of her left hand had been sliced off and was hanging loose at one end. Panic set in. “Sanya was all alone at home and had started feeling drowsy due to loss of blood. She called a friend over to keep her from fainting while another rushed her to a suburban hospital where, after testing … [Read more...] about Sanya Malhotra rushed to the hospital after injuring her little finger, which had to be reconstructed through surgery
