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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
‘Will screen all in state for sickle cell anaemia'
Ranchi: The state department of health, medical education and family welfare aims to screen Jharkhand's entire population for sickle cell anaemia within a year, health minister Irfan Ansari said on Thursday. Addressing a programme, held to observe World Sickle Cell Awareness Day at sadar hospital here, Ansari said a bone marrow transplant centre will soon be set up in the hospital to ensure affordable treatment to the patients of the state. "Jharkhand has emerged as a model for other states when it comes to testing sickle cell anaemia. The health professionals, including doctors, nurses, ANMs, and GNMs, have played a key role behind this success. The govt is committed to 100% eradication of the disease in the state," he said. Ansari said extensive tests are being carried out to detect sickle cell anaemia across all the districts in line with the Centre's National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission 2047. Health officials and experts said the disease is prevalent in 17 districts, where tribal population dominate the demography. "Soon, we will set up a Medico City which will provide comprehensive medical care in the state. Patients will not have to travel outside for treatment," he said. Health secretary Ajoy Kumar Singh said most of the patients hail from tribal communities. "Out of 1,381 recorded sickle cell anaemia patients in Ranchi district, only 225 are undergoing treatment. We must ensure 100% testing of all population and provide medical attention to those affected by the disease," he said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
U'khand copter crash: Irfan Ansari demands resignation of civil aviation minister
1 2 3 Ranchi: State health minister Irfan Ansari has demanded the resignation of civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu after the devastating helicopter crash near the Kedarnath shrine on Sunday which claimed the lives of seven pilgrims. The incident has sparked outrage with minister Ansari questioning the safety measures in place for the pilgrims. "The helicopter crash between Gaurikund and Trijuginarayan in Uttarakhand killing seven pilgrims on the spot, including a child, is heart-wrenching. My question to the Union govt is why the single-engine helicopters are not banned despite frequent mishaps being reported in Kedarnath claiming the lives of pilgrims. I'm deeply saddened by the incident. I appeal to the Prime Minister and the aviation minister to order a probe into the matter," Ansari said in a video message on X. He demanded the operation of double-engine helicopters in the difficult terrain. Ansari also appealed to the pilgrims not to rely on helicopter services and march on foot for the pilgrimage. Stating that pilgrims go for the Kedarnath Yatra with utmost devotion and safeguarding them should be the topmost priority, Ansari added, "Pilgrims are not ordinary travellers — they are the symbols of faith. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Every year, millions of devotees visit the Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar in Jharkhand and the govt ensures vigilance at every level, and no such mishaps ever occurred. The Union ministers must visit Babadham and take lessons from us. " Meanwhile, chief minister Hemant Soren expressed grief over the incident. In a post on X, Hemant wrote. "The death of the pilgrims in a helicopter crash going from Kedarnath to Guptakashi is very sad. May Marang Buru grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the bereaved families to bear the loss in this hour of grief." Ranchi: State health minister Irfan Ansari has demanded the resignation of civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu after the devastating helicopter crash near the Kedarnath shrine on Sunday which claimed the lives of seven pilgrims. The incident has sparked outrage with minister Ansari questioning the safety measures in place for the pilgrims. "The helicopter crash between Gaurikund and Trijuginarayan in Uttarakhand killing seven pilgrims on the spot, including a child, is heart-wrenching. My question to the Union govt is why the single-engine helicopters are not banned despite frequent mishaps being reported in Kedarnath claiming the lives of pilgrims. I'm deeply saddened by the incident. I appeal to the Prime Minister and the aviation minister to order a probe into the matter," Ansari said in a video message on X. He demanded the operation of double-engine helicopters in the difficult terrain. Ansari also appealed to the pilgrims not to rely on helicopter services and march on foot for the pilgrimage. Stating that pilgrims go for the Kedarnath Yatra with utmost devotion and safeguarding them should be the topmost priority, Ansari added, "Pilgrims are not ordinary travellers — they are the symbols of faith. Every year, millions of devotees visit the Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar in Jharkhand and the govt ensures vigilance at every level, and no such mishaps ever occurred. The Union ministers must visit Babadham and take lessons from us. " Meanwhile, chief minister Hemant Soren expressed grief over the incident. In a post on X, Hemant wrote. "The death of the pilgrims in a helicopter crash going from Kedarnath to Guptakashi is very sad. May Marang Buru grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the bereaved families to bear the loss in this hour of grief."
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Chatra SDO announces plan to upgrade Sadar hosp
1 2 3 Chatra: District administration is working out a plan to overhaul the functioning of Sadar hospital in Chatra, which recently came under fire from the state health minister for several lapses. People have accused middlemen at the hospital resulting into incidents of fleecing. While conducting inspection of the hospital premises on Tuesday night, health minister Irfan Ansari had to cover his nose due to bad smell at the campus. He was also visibly miffed when he learnt that the hospital always refers patients to other centres. Talking to TOI on Thursday, Chatra sub-divisional officer Jahur Alam admitted several flaws at the hospital. He said, "The district administration is committed to improve the condition." "I, along with Simaria sub-divisional officer Sunny Raj, are assessing the situation to make positive changes in the coming days. Our focus is on cleanliness as well as boosting the morale of the employees and doctors. So far, through our visits, we came to know about the manpower crunch, from doctors to paramedical staff. We don't have the power to recruit, but what I know is that we have to motivate the existing team to give their best in this situation," he said. Alam said that their focus is to bring the system of the hospital on track. "We are trying to ensure that all kinds of pathological tests are done here, there should be a dress code for paramedical staff, and the duty roster should be followed," he added. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
State nod to 1,117 rural health sub-centres
1 2 Ranchi: The state govt on Friday approved Rs 6,199.35 crore for the construction of 1,117 health sub-centres to ensure the delivery of basic health services to rural and remote areas, officials said. As per the 2011 census, the state comprises 4,345 panchayats. Of these, 2,931 have health sub-centres and 167 are equipped with primary health centres, community health centers, or sub-divisional hospitals. But 949 panchayats lack health facility. The additional chief secretary of the state health department, Ajay Kumar Singh, said, "A total of 1,095 health sub-centres would be establishedunder the 15th Finance Commission's sanctioned development programme and 22 sub-centres through inter-component adjustments. A sum of Rs 55.50 lakh has been allotted for each centre under the 15th Finance Commission." Officials said the Union ministry of finance, department of expenditure, finance commission division issued operational guidelines to the state health department to enhance healthcare infrastructure through autonomous bodies in accordance with the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission. The committee approved the proposal based on these guidelines. Health minister Irfan Ansari said, "The committee has given its nod to the sites identifed for each sub-centre. The move is expected to improve healthcare accessibility and infrastructure at the grassroots level."
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PMJAY dues will be cleared soon: Min
Ranchi: Health minister Irfan Ansari on Tuesday assured private hospitals of the state that they would get their outstanding dues for treating patients under the Centre's under Ayushman yojana. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He, however, warned that the govt will continue to crackdown against the establishments if they are found resorting to malpractices under this scheme. Speaking at a conclave organised by Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) at a city hotel to address issues related to pending payments of government dues under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), he said that govt will soon release legitimate pending payments. The state chapter of AHPI had recently threatened to stop treating the beneficiaries of the scheme citing scores of pending dues from the govt since February this year. Ansari said that the govt is sensitive towards every section of the society and their concerns, including the poor. "Approximately, Rs 192 crore in payments have been pending since February 11 this year, which will be resolved soon. Over the past seven years, a total of Rs 2,284 crore has been paid out. Payments of Rs 485 crore for 7.3 lakh govt hospital patients and over Rs 2,000 crore for 14 lakh private hospital patients have been made till date," the minister said. Ansari said the delays were due to ongoing probe against 212 hospitals identified by the National Anti-Fraud Unit. Technical glitches in the new portal system have also caused delays in payments to another 350 hospitals, Ansari said, adding that it is being resolved.
