Articles by Gaurav Saigal
U.P. recording steady rise in HIV +ve cases; officials say spike due to increased testing
According to the latest (May 2023) data, 1,08,155 people infected with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) are getting medicines from Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) centres in the state.
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:16 PM IST
In a first in U.P, lioness gives birth to litter of five; two cubs survive
A lioness at Etawah Safari Park in Uttar Pradesh, India, has given birth to five cubs, but only two survived. This is the first reported case of five cubs being born in the state. The cause of death for the three stillborn or shortly after birth cubs is unknown, and an expert panel has performed a postmortem examination. The surviving cubs are in an ICU unit and their health is improving. The incident is being examined for any lapses in standard operating procedure.
Updated on Jul 12, 2023 10:39 PM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalBERA TEST: No one to listen to those who can’t listen
The centre in Chandauli district is referring seven to 10 patients a month – on an average – to the Banaras Hindu University for a BERA test.
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 05:51 PM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalSolar fencing: U.P. tiger reserves to be walled to cut man-animal conflict
The solar fence of appropriate height will deliver a ‘very light shock’ to the animal trying to cross over and aims to keep wild animals and humans separated.
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 06:51 PM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalRare Jerdon’s Babbler spotted in Uttar Pradesh after 14 years
The birds were spotted near Dhanara Ghat in the Bailaha Village and Madraiyya Machaan a tourist spot in DTR.
Updated on Jun 26, 2023 12:19 AM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalLure of lucre makes doctors ditch govt jobs in U.P.
39% of candidates selected for assistant professor positions in state-run medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh did not join duties, citing better pay and location of work in the private sector. The cancelled appointments will be re-advertised and appointments are expected to take over two months to complete. The state's medical education department is working to start one medical college in every district, with 63 already in operation and a further 16 planned on a PPP basis.
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 08:38 PM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalU.P. seeks radio collar details of 2 cheetahs who strayed out of Kuno
Cheetahs, who were said to be moving towards Uttar Pradesh’s Lalitpur, were reportedly returning to the terrains of Madhya Pradesh
Updated on Jun 15, 2023 12:45 AM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalRed alert in Dudhwa after U’khand shares intel on poaching activities
Forest staff of the two states are now conducting joint operations to nab any poacher/unwanted person in the forest area.
Updated on Jun 12, 2023 04:58 PM IST
Pharmaceutical counterfeiting: Uttar Pradesh being used as transit point for spurious drugs
Counterfeit or misbranded drugs worth ₹67.60 crore seized from across Uttar Pradesh in last three years, according to FSDA data
Updated on May 19, 2023 11:26 PM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalUP plans to relax rules for re-employed govt doctors
This is in wake of vacant positions in some districts and requirement of doctors in others. It will also ease the burden on OPDs across all government hospitals in UP
Updated on May 18, 2023 07:24 PM IST
No more breaking rules at hosps with CCTV cameras as taskmaster
All 167 district hospitals getting cameras to ensure no dereliction of duty by staff, and reduce instances of tussle between patients/attendants and employees, says DG- Medical Health
Updated on May 16, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Ganga Praharis out to save Indian Skimmer eggs in Haidergarh town of UP’s Barabanki
These villagers are being trained to become Ganga Praharis, who will learn to identify and protect Indian Skimmer eggs.
Updated on May 15, 2023 11:03 PM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalAyurveda, Homeopathy students to soon be taught human anatomy using cadavers
Medical students in Ayush colleges in Uttar Pradesh will be able to study human anatomy using cadavers, following recommended amendments to the Uttar Pradesh Anatomy Act of 1956. The changes will have to be approved by the state government and will necessitate the provision of dedicated storage space for cadavers. The move is designed to equip Ayush students with knowledge they need to treat patients effectively, according to Dr Arvind K Verma, director of Homeopathy in Uttar Pradesh.
Updated on May 11, 2023 09:28 PM IST
MBBS graduates left in lurch as 3 U.P. med colleges lack recognition
The three medical colleges from which these students pursued their MBBS course include -- Government Allopathic Medical College in Banda, Government Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital in Azamgarh, and Government Medical College in Saharanpur.
Updated on May 10, 2023 08:06 PM IST
Govt to tie-up with pvt centres to reduce waiting period for ultrasound at public hosps
According to the data, Uttar Pradesh has 167 district-level hospitals, 873 community health centres, 2,934 primary health centres, 593 urban primary health centres, 18,580 health posts where over 1.5 lakh patients are seen by doctors every day and many of them are prescribed ultrasound.
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 05:53 PM IST
Dial 108 in U.P, call ambulance to pvt hospital to shift to govt one
Many patients need to shift from a private hospital to a government one, often when the patient’s family runs out of money during treatment at a private facility
Updated on Apr 16, 2023 12:10 AM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalU.P’s first skin bank for burn injury patients to open at KGMU soon
In deep burn injuries, covering the wound with a skin graft becomes significant as it allows the wound to heal faster. Therefore, the bank is coming up in about 1,500 sq feet in area.
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 10:04 PM IST
Teakwood from Maharashtra’s Chandrapur being sent to Ayodhya for Ram temple
The consignment has about 1,855 cubic feet of teakwood, which will be used to build the main entrance of the temple, the door of the sanctum sanctorum and other doors in the main temple structure
Published on Mar 29, 2023 11:36 PM IST
U.P. plans All India Institute of Ayurveda
The project is likely to come up in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Varanasi is a probable district. A final decision will be taken by the state government.
Updated on Mar 02, 2023 11:34 PM IST
Climate-smart villages in Uttar Pradesh on the anvil
The initiative encompasses water efficient crop, solar power generation, carbon sequestration and increased income for farmers
Published on Feb 24, 2023 11:54 PM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalGovt hosps in UP may provide diagnostic tests at cheaper rates
State government plans to start Investigation Revolving Fund (IRF) on the pattern of Hospital Revolving Fund; provision of ₹12 crore made for IRF in UP Budget
Updated on Feb 23, 2023 10:15 PM IST
‘U.P. has potential to emerge as key player in river cruise tourism’
The U.P. government is planning to invest over ₹30,000 crore in vessel construction and infrastructure development till 2047.
Published on Feb 10, 2023 09:58 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh: Over 250 govt doctors under the scanner for not rejoining duty after sabbatical
Notices will be issued to these government doctors in Uttar Pradesh and they will face disciplinary action if they fail to explain or resume duty
Published on Feb 08, 2023 11:17 PM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalUPMSCL mulling penalty on suppliers who fail to supply medicine
UPMSCL supplies medicine to all government health facilities across 75 districts of the state by way of giving tenders to bidders.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 11:52 PM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalFake appointments: Over dozen ex-CMOs of U.P.’s Ballia, seven clerical staff under scanner
Over a dozen former chief medical officers (CMOs) and seven clerical staff of Ballia district’s health department have come under scanner for appointments of over 100 candidates to Class 4 posts between 2007 and 2019 that have been found bogus
Updated on Jan 15, 2023 11:20 PM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalPlans afoot to digitally map oxygen plants installed in govt health facilities in Uttar Pradesh
Recently, the Uttar Pradesh health department had conducted a mock drill for oxygen plants at 400 locations in 75 districts to check preparedness after reports of an increase in Covid cases in several countries.
Updated on Jan 12, 2023 01:14 AM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalUnlimited inspiration: At 99, former CDRI director is thinking of doing more for India
The determination of Dr Nityanand, a legendary figure on the Indian drug research scene, remains undiminished despite the march of time
Updated on Jan 08, 2023 12:01 AM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav SaigalProposal for peritoneal dialysis facility in U.P.
The health department in Uttar Pradesh has prepared a proposal to start peritoneal dialysis for patients under its existing facilities where haemo-dialysis is provided
Published on Jan 05, 2023 01:16 AM IST
, Lucknow
Gaurav Saigal‘Child births in unregistered hosps lead to poor institutional delivery ratio in U.P’
This is for the first time that the health department has linked the issue of unregistered hospitals with poor institutional delivery ratio.
Published on Jan 02, 2023 07:13 PM IST
Sample collection doubles in UP as 5 fresh Covid cases surface
Till the third week of December, the average daily sample collection was 27,000 and now it has been increased to 50,000 a day
Updated on Dec 30, 2022 12:51 AM IST