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Audit reveals how rRs.r1.24 crore was embezzled at Regional Mental Hospital Pune

India, March 16 -- A financial audit exposed embezzlement of government funds at the Regional Mental Hospital (RMH), Yerawada. An investigation committee of public health department found significant ... Read More


Delay in transfer of med head raises concerns over management of mental hospital

India, March 15 -- More than a month-and-a-half after the Maharashtra public health department recommended the transfer of Dr Sunil Patil, medical superintendent of Regional Mental Hospital (RMH), Yer... Read More


PCMC seeks suggestions for 'Swachh Survekshan'

India, March 15 -- PUNE The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has urged residents to give feedback in large numbers for the 'Swachh Survekshan 2024'. The Swachh Survekshan 2024 is a natio... Read More


GBS outbreak: Divisional commissioner Pune directs disciplinary action for failure to provide clean water

India, March 15 -- Following unsatisfactory measures taken by officials to contain the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak and provide clean water to prevent further outbreaks of the rare nerve dis... Read More


State health department links blood banks to e-RaktKosh

India, March 13 -- The Maharashtra public health department has now linked all blood banks in the state to the central government's e-RaktKosh portal to ease the struggle of patients and their kin bat... Read More


Probe panel uncovers corruption at the cost of patients at Pune Mental Hospital; indicts former medical superintendent

India, March 13 -- Inquiry finds human rights violations, corruption in patient care A probe by a five-member committee appointed by the public health department in January this year has unearthed ma... Read More


Mass pig deaths: One month on, PMC awaits police action against owners

India, March 12 -- While the unexplained death of over 50 pigs in Kothrud area between February 6 and March 3 has raised serious health concerns, the police are yet to take action against the reported... Read More


Maha to relax norms for nursing homes, hospitals with up to 10 beds

India, March 11 -- vicky.pathare@hindustantimes.com The state government will relax norms for daycare centres, nursing homes and hospitals with up to 10 beds registered under the Mumbai Nursing Homes... Read More


PMC warns against illegal tree cutting during Holi

India, March 11 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Monday issued a public notice urging citizens to refrain from cutting trees for Holi celebrations. The warning has been issued under the Maha... Read More


Sassoon Hospital gets advanced digital mammography machine

India, March 10 -- In a significant step towards enhancing women's healthcare, Sassoon General Hospital (SGH) and BJ Medical College (BJMC) installed an advanced digital mammography machine along with... Read More