Mathrubhumi EnglishMar 10
New duty reforms in Kerala! Government hospital OP hours have been extended, but doctors' unions are hitting back. With specialists now required to work until 2.00 pm and reside near hospitals, medical associations are demanding a withdrawal of the order. Is this efficiency or an unfair burden? https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-extends-op-hours-for-government-hospital-doctors-medical-associations-protest-rwrkykeo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaHealth #GovernmentDoctors #KGMOA #KeralaNews #PublicHealthcare
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Surgical Tool Found in Woman's Abdomen After Five Years; Investigation Underway in Kerala

A woman in Kerala had surgery to remove an artery forceps left in her abdomen for 5 years after a hysterectomy. An investigation is underway.

#KeralaMedicalError, #SurgicalInstrument, #PatientSafety, #KeralaHealth, #MedicalInvestigation

https://newsletter.tf/kerala-woman-surgery-remove-tool-abdomen-5-years/

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An artery forceps was found inside a woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery, leading to an investigation in Kerala. This is a serious medical error.

#KeralaMedicalError, #SurgicalInstrument, #PatientSafety, #KeralaHealth, #MedicalInvestigation

https://newsletter.tf/kerala-woman-surgery-remove-tool-abdomen-5-years/

Kerala Woman Has Surgery To Remove Surgical Tool Left Inside Her Abdomen For 5 Years

A woman in Kerala had surgery to remove an artery forceps left in her abdomen for 5 years after a hysterectomy. An investigation is underway.

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Surgical Instrument Found in Patient's Abdomen Five Years Post-Operation Prompts Investigation

Surgical forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. Health Minister orders investigation into patient safety.

#KeralaHealth #PatientSafety #MedicalError #Alappuzha #HealthProbe

https://newsletter.tf/surgical-forceps-found-in-kerala-woman-abdomen-5-years-after-operation-probe-ordered/

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A surgical instrument was found inside a woman's body 5 years after her operation in Kerala. This is a serious concern for patient safety.

#KeralaHealth #PatientSafety #MedicalError #Alappuzha #HealthProbe

https://newsletter.tf/surgical-forceps-found-in-kerala-woman-abdomen-5-years-after-operation-probe-ordered/

Kerala woman finds surgical forceps in abdomen 5 years after operation, probe ordered

Surgical forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. Health Minister orders investigation into patient safety.

Mathrubhumi EnglishFeb 24
Kerala’s child health model gains global attention as UNICEF highlights need for comprehensive NCD policies. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-child-health-infant-mortality-ncds-f95q3vuq?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaHealth #InfantMortalityRate #UNICEF #ChildHealth
Mathrubhumi EnglishFeb 23
Surgeons at a private hospital in Kochi removed a 12.5-cm forceps from Usha Joseph’s abdomen, left behind during a 2021 operation at Alappuzha Medical College. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/alappuzha-surgery-row-125-cm-forceps-removed-from-patients-abdomen-know-more-nb1s8bm3?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AlappuzhaSurgery #MedicalNegligence #KochiNews #KeralaHealth
Mathrubhumi EnglishFeb 23
Private medical colleges warn of pulling out of Kerala’s Karunya Health Insurance Scheme next month, alleging massive unpaid dues and operational crisis impacting free treatment for lakhs of beneficiaries. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/keralas-karunya-health-insurance-scheme-may-end-as-private-medical-colleges-threaten-exit-over-massive-arrears-anmx9vqz?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KarunyaScheme #KeralaHealth #MedicalColleges #HealthInsuranceCrisis
Mathrubhumi EnglishFeb 21
In a shocking medical negligence case, scissors left inside a woman’s abdomen for five years were surgically removed in Kochi and submitted to police as evidence, triggering protests against the Health Department. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/surgical-scissors-removed-from-ushas-abdomen-after-surgery-handed-over-to-kerala-police-nweb3v0n?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #MedicalNegligence #KeralaHealth #UshaJosephkutty #KochiNews
Mathrubhumi EnglishFeb 11
‘Did I say it will come in 2026?’: Suresh Gopi on Kerala’s AIIMS delay https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-aiims-delay-suresh-gopi-state-govt-blame-x9mveisu?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AIIMSKerala #SureshGopi #KeralaHealth #UnionBudget2026