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The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Hyderabad marks World Blood Donor Day with awareness drives, donations camps
Hospitals across Hyderabad marked World Blood Donor Day 2025 on Saturday (June 14) with awareness campaigns, donation drives and public engagements to highlight the critical need for voluntary blood donation. At Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), the day began with an awareness rally led by Sudhir Kumar, head of the Blood Donation Centre. Medical and nursing students, physiotherapy and paramedical trainees and hospital staff across departments participated. NIMS also inaugurated a new cold storage facility capable of storing up to 1,000 units of blood. The facility is expected to enhance the institute's ability to preserve blood components efficiently. Meanwhile, at Raj Bhavan, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, who also serves as the president of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS-Telangana), inaugurated a voluntary blood donation camp at the community hall on the premises. Addressing donors and volunteers, he described blood donation as a sacred service and spoke about its transformative impact on families during medical emergencies. He lauded the efforts of Red Cross volunteers, corporate CSR partners and institutional motivators in promoting a culture of safe and voluntary blood donation. The Governor also presented certificates to donors and honoured NGOs and institutional representatives for their contribution to the cause. Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, organised a large-scale blood donation camp with a special focus on supporting children suffering from Thalassemia. Over 100 donors, including doctors, nurses, and staff, took part in the initiative. The hospital recognised volunteers, notably Dayakar Reddy, who has donated blood over 100 times and was felicitated for his commitment. Adding to the awareness efforts, B. Krupan Kumar, senior consultant physician at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderguda, issued a public message underscoring the life-saving potential of blood donation. 'Blood is the elixir of life, no cell in the human body can survive without it. In times of injury, trauma or medical emergency, blood donation can mean the difference between life and death,' he said.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Make mercury available for ayurvedic meds, prof urges PM
Varanasi: A professor of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana (Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics) from the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, and chairman of the Scientific Advisory Group-Drug Development, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), ministry of AYUSH, Anand K Chaudhary, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the availability of mercury in India for its medicinal application in the manufacturing of specific dosage forms of Ayurvedic medicines. In his letter, he requested the PM to preserve and promote the Indian Knowledge System by ensuring the availability of mercury for its medicinal uses in ayurveda which amounts to just 40 tons of the 700 tons of mercury being used inchemical fertilisers, pipelines, cosmetics, etc in India. Prof said that the Indian acharyas of Rasa Shastra and ayurveda invented the medicinal form of mercury known as 'Rasoshadhi'in the 11th century. Whereas westerners also tried to invent medicinal uses of mercury since 2AD, but they failed utterly after 1500 years and gave up. Almost all leading Ayurvedic physicians from across the country prescribe these herbo-mineral formulations, along with mercurial preparations, to treat acute and chronic diseases for the last 1500 years and judicious applications of these medicines rarely caused any adverse effects on the patients. Prof Chaudhary said India is a signatory of Minamata Convention; therefore, it has legal obligations to reduce/check the applications of mercury in different industries. It should be an ethical obligation on the country to preserve and promote the Indian Knowledge System by ensuring the availability of mercury for its medicinal uses in ayurveda. "The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is negotiating with UNDP for the Mercury Free India Campaign and many more, which we all support, that any toxic form of mercury should not be in the country," he said. adding, "But the knowledge and pharmaceutical procedures like Shodhan, Maran, Sanskaar are the Intellectual Property Rights of our acharyas, which are being practised by us Indians in the contemporary age and making this toxic mercury into the form of medicinal mercury. "
Time of India
30-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Chabeel Sewa held to mark martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev
Varanasi: To mark the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (the fifth Sikh Guru), a Chabeel Sewa was organised at the National Centre of Ageing (NCA) on Friday. The event began with an ardas (prayer) which paid tribute to Guru's unmatched sacrifice and served as a reminder of his unwavering faith, his message of universal brotherhood and his peaceful resistance in the face of tyranny. As part of the sewa, refreshing chilled drinks and light snacks were distributed to hundreds of patients, caregivers, hospital staff, and visitors echoing the Sikh tradition of serving all without distinction. The event was held under the leadership of director of the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Prof SN Sankhwar, and NCA nodal officer Prof Anup Singh. Prof Singh said such acts of service are not only culturally significant but also serve to strengthen the moral fabric of the medical and caregiving community. "This observance at the National Centre of Ageing reflects a broader commitment to blending clinical care with compassion, tradition with service, and remembrance with community outreach — honouring the past while inspiring present and future generations," he said.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
NIMS doctors perform heart procedures on two teenagers using advanced 3D mapping
The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad has successfully performed complex radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedures to treat supraventricular arrhythmias in two young boys. Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is a procedure that treats abnormal heart rhythms by using heat to destroy small areas of faulty heart tissue. Doctors insert thin wires into the heart to find and fix the spot causing the problem. Under a team led by cardiologist Dr. Oruganti Sai Satish, who specialises in electrophysiology, the institute treated a 15-year-old from Khammam and a 14-year-old from Hyderabad, both of whom were battling life-disrupting heart rhythm disorders, the hospital said. The first case involved a teenager from Khammam who had suffered recurrent palpitations, chest discomfort, and sweating since early childhood. Despite long-term medication, his symptoms persisted. Investigations revealed that he had a rare condition, right-sided heart orientation and reversed positions of internal organs, along with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, an abnormal electrical pathway in the heart. The complex nature of his cardiac anatomy posed significant challenges for catheter placement and mapping. However, using advanced 3D mapping technology, the team was able to accurately identify and eliminate the abnormal pathways responsible for the palpitations through targeted radiofrequency energy, said a release. The second patient, a 14-year-old from Hyderabad, had experienced over 25 episodes of palpitations in just four months, frequently requiring emergency care and intravenous medication. His condition impacted his schooling and daily life. After consultations at multiple hospitals, he arrived at NIMS, where tests revealed an extremely rare electrical focus near the mitral valve on the left side of his heart. This too was successfully ablated using 3D mapping and RF energy. Both procedures were carried out free of cost under the Telangana government's Aarogyasri and Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) schemes.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
IMS hosts event for adolescent girls on health and hygiene
Varanasi: A health awareness programme was conducted at a school on Friday under the joint aegis of Sathiya Kendra, Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University, Mamta Health Institute for Mother and Child, New Delhi and national health mission, UP govt with focus on menstrual health and hygiene , HPV vaccination and sexual health awareness .The session was led by Dr Shuchi Jain from department of obstetrics gynaecology at IMS, BHU, under the supervision of Prof Sangeeta Rai, head of the department of obstetrics gynaecology and nodal officer of the centre of excellence for adolescent health and development. More than 150 participants, including adolescent girls, teachers and staff, engaged actively in the Jain emphasised correct way of using and disposing of sanitary pads, highlighting importance of sanitary napkins over traditional cloths to prevent infections. She addressed common myths surrounding menstruation and discussed issues related to irregular periods among adolescents, encouraging attendees to seek help from nearby gynaecologists when needed. The session also covered lifestyle modifications beneficial for young girls and provided insights into understanding vaginal discharge. Additionally, sexual health awareness was a key focus, with discussions centred on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The programme concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, allowing participants to clarify doubts and gain further insights into these essential health topics.
