Recent cases of heart attacks and even deaths while workouts in Gymnasium brings to fore the importance of a mandatory pre-start health check up with full Cardiac profile and counselling, especially when one goes for high-density workout which might raise the risk of heart attack, although heart attack during exercise are rare, but vigorous physical activity increases the chances of heart attacks in particular for those individuals who have cardiac problems.

Present day youngsters and even middle aged have become the more fitness conscious and wish to lose the weight to flaunt a selfie-friendly, picture-perfect physique,

But we should remember old-saying that anything beyond moderation can harm you, while exercising is very good for healthy living, it may be walking, Yoga or workout in Gymnasium, over-exerting self on the treadmill and using various fitness equipment without proper body health evolution by a doctor can lead to a bigger toll on the heart. We should remember that the heart is only a muscle, those who do vigorous workout with undetected severe coronary artery disease, can get sudden heart attacks and even deaths related to overexertion while doing workouts at gyms.

Government should issue an order that all gymnasium that prospective clients before enrolling irrespective of their age group, should go for a mandatory health-checkup, including clinical assessment and cardiac fitness certificate, also qualified gym trainers are employed by Gymnasium who can evaluate the necessary training and training.

Government should issue an order that all gymnasium before enrolling their prospective clients irrespective of their age group should go for a mandatory health-checkup, including clinical assessment and cardiac fitness certificate, also Gymnasium should employ suitably qualified gym trainers who can suggest a proper workout according to individual needs and who could identify the sign of any cardiac issue and warn the user.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir — Even as India seems to be making some progress against Covid-19, the healthcare system has to deal with an onslaught of dengue. Cases of this vector-borne disease have been rising steadily, especially in northern India. Government hospitals in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh are finding it difficult to meet the rising demand for beds — it was sad to see patients being treated in hospital corridors.

The Covid-19 pandemic was a warning about the poor state of public healthcare in India. While some steps were taken to improve the healthcare infrastructure, much clearly remains to be done.

Preventive measures must also be taken to stop the spread of dengue. Health departments, municipalities and residents’ associations must work hand in hand to ensure the situation does not get out of control.

(ii) "DENGUE" Immediately Initiate Preventive measures.

Sir, Even as it seems the nation is getting the upper hand against the Covid-Pandemic fight with daily cases dramatically coming down from 4,00,000 plus cases in May 2021 to just about 12,000 in 1st week of Nov, 2021.

But from the last few days cases of Dengue have been rising steadily in India, health system now confronts the challenge posed by dengue and other water -borne diseases — largely due to water-logging after the heavy rains and flooding in several parts of the country.

Though the treatment of Dengue is asymptomatic, recovery from mild dengue cases takes about a 7 to 10 days but severe dengue is a medical emergency, which requires immediate hospitalization, if it is not treated in time, it leads to uncontrolled bleeding, low blood pressure, organ failure and even deaths are reported.

Hence immediate Preventive measures must be initiated, Health Departments and city Municipalities must coordinate with Resident welfare associations (RWA), Apartment complexes and Citizens to initiate dengue awareness campaigns to educate the people about the precautionary measures,otherwise the situation may become uncontrollable's Coron pandemic has caused unimaganble misery to the human beings.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

The death of more than 100 children in the government run J.K. Lon Hospital in Kota in India has struck a note of alarm about the prevailing state of healthcare in government hospitals, which is a matter of great concern (“Hospital where 105 children died in India dysfunctional, report finds”, Gulf News, January 4). It points to a deeper crisis prevailing in the healthcare system in India. What has happened in Kota, India, is a big tragedy for parents.

India needs to upgrade its primary and secondary segments of healthcare in the country because they are the first point of treatment for patients, hence they need to be better equipped with better resources. This ensures that the first response to a critical case is adequately met.

The death of children at these government run territorial hospitals is a stark reminder that we must not take such tragedies lightly. The government must get to the bottom of the problem, so that we can prevent future tragedies. They should assess the infrastructural gaps and take measures to prevent further deaths.

It is time the Kota tragedy should work as a wake-up call to strengthen the government healthcare system. If government hospitals are managed and utilised properly, it is a blessing for the poor and the needy, as they can’t go to private hospitals due to high charges.

Hence it is imperative that the plight of patients necessitates immediate action.

We must remember the city of Kota has a strong reputation of having a large number of reputed Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) coaching classes and the existence of decay at government hospitals like J.K.Lon Hospital represents the stark contrasts in India’s development story.

I hope the government will rise to the occasion and the Opposition will act responsibly, rather than getting involved in blame-game politics. At the end of the day, it is the poor of India who suffer the most.

Sir — Infant deaths in Kota have struck a note of alarm about the present state of healthcare in public hospitals. This also underlines a deeper crisis in the healthcare sector. India needs to upgrade its primary and secondary healthcare sectors at the earliest. These are the first point of treatment for patients. Equipping them better would thus ensure that the first-level diagnosis of critical cases is done properly.

The Kota incident also reminds us that we must not take such tragedies lightly. The government should get to the bottom of the problem by assessing infrastructural gaps and taking measures to prevent a repeat of such tragedies. If government hospitals are managed and utilized properly, they can support the poor and the needy who rely on public healthcare services as they cannot afford private hospitals owing to exorbitant charges.

I hope that the government will rise to the occasion and the Opposition will act responsibly by pressurizing the government into improving the healthcare system.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

The Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in his regular briefing, has declared Coronavirus coronavirus (COVID-19) as a global pandemic ("Coronavirus: Why are people running away from quarantine in India", Gulf News, March 16). The virus is spreading at an alarming rate, and affecting people from around the world. It has spread to more than 100 countries and has caused many deaths around the world. Respective governments have taken strong measures and are continuously taking precautions to prevent further spread of this deadly coronavirus. Even media organisations are playing their role with all seriousness.

The COVID-19 virus infects people of all the ages, hence best course of action will be to cut the transmission chain of spread of the virus. Other measures like a restriction on international travel, closing of cinema halls, schools and more, are needed restrictions. If the number of cases in India rises, it will affect the country very badly.

With a large population, I hope the healthcare facilities available in the country would be able to cope with the numbers.

The world should unitedly fight this menace by sharing the latest medical advancements.

(2) Strong Preventive measures, (corona-virus).
Khaleej times, 14th March, 2020, L.E.

The governments should be congratulated for taking strong measures to prevent further spread of the deadly covid-19 virus in their countries. The Director General of World Health organization has declared Covid-19 a global pandemic. It is spreading worldwide and has caused panic globally, spreading to 116 countries, infecting over 147,700 people and claiming more than 5,500 lives.

The Covid-19 virus infects people of all the ages. Hence, the best course of action is to cut the transmission chain of spread of this deadly virus. The main carriers of coronavirus are people travelling via international flights. We need to take stringent precautionary measures at international airports and in flights. Other measures necessary right now include a ban on big gatherings, closing down of cinema halls and schools. In order to be safe, people need to wash their hands on a regular basis, greet friends/guests without shaking hands.

If the cases of coronavirus rises exponentially in India, it could put the healthcare system under strain as the poor are totally dependent on government hospitals. India might not be able to provide large number of isolation wards and ventilators.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Coronavirus is making headlines mostly in this part of world and great panic is spreading the world over (Virus spread is a global emergency; KT, Jan 27). It has been eight weeks since we know of this outbreak, and more than 80 people have succumbed to the disease. More than 2,700 cases have been confirmed in mainland China. The virus is spreading fast, far and wide. The worrying bit is the absence of an antibiotic to contain this virus.

Since there is a strong movement of people among China, GCC countries, India and Pakistan, these countries should take strong preventive action. Screening of people at the entry and exit points of a country, ensuring availability in hospital and medical clinics and having good quarantine places are some of the ways to deal with this growing epidemic.

I agree with Khaleej Times editorial that this is a global medical emergency. The world should unitedly face the challenges of coronavirus rather than pressing the panic button.

(2)Prevention better than... CURE (Corona-virus)
Deccan Herald, 27th jan, 2020, L.E.

Once again the Corona-virus is making headlines in this part of world after the outbreak of corona-virus in China. It has so far claimed 25 lives and has infected 830 people in China, this virus is indeed spreading far and wide. As there is a lot of movement of people between China and India China, we must gear up our preventive machinery by screening people coming from China.

In case there is an outbreak in India as well, we must keep a contingency plan ready to meet this deadly virus. we must keep beds aside in isolation wards to provide treatment to any suspected cases of this deadly virus in all government and private hospitals.

Prevention is always better than cure.

(3) An epidemic,Corona Virus,
Gulf News, February 06, 2020.

Once again, the corona virus is making headlines around the world (“Coronavirus outbreak: The latest from around the world”, www.gulfnews.com, January 28).

There is a great deal of panic of this virus spreading globally, after the outbreak of the corona virus in China. It has so far claimed 170 lives across China. It has infected many more people.

Initially, when people were getting infected, there were mild symptoms like cough and exhibited cold-related symptoms, as there has not been known of any antibiotic to contain this virus.

As there are a lot of people moving to and from China, the world must gear up its preventive machinery by a strong mechanism of screening of people coming from places that have reports of having cases of the corona virus. Airports should have a contingency plan ready to meet this deadly virus.

Also we must keep beds aside in isolation wards for providing treatment to any suspected cases of this deadly virus in all government and private hospitals, which is what China has done now. Prevention is always better.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Once again, the corona virus is making headlines around the world (“Coronavirus outbreak: The latest from around the world”, www.gulfnews.com, January 28). There is a great deal of panic about this virus spreading globally, after the outbreak of the corona virus in China. It has so far claimed 170 lives across China. It has infected many more people.

Initially, when people were getting infected, there were mild symptoms like cough and exhibited cold-related symptoms, as there has not been known of any antibiotic to contain this virus.

As there are a lot of people moving to and from China, the world must gear up its preventive machinery by a strong mechanism of screening of people coming from places that have reports of having cases of the coronavirus. Airports should have a contingency plan ready to meet this deadly virus.

Also we must keep beds aside in isolation wards for providing treatment to any suspected cases of this deadly virus in all government and private hospitals, which is what China has done now. Prevention is always better.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

It is very painful to know that over 125 children have died in government Bihar Hospitals because of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). At this tender age, these innocent children may not even know what is happening to them. Many children have died because if this epidemic and most of these children come from low-income strata of society. Hence, they are not well nourished.

In India, malnourished children don’t have enough resistance to fight any disease, because not only is their immunity bad, they are not receiving the resources they need. If timely action was taken, when AES was first diagnosed, large number of deaths could have been prevented. This catastrophe in Bihar hospitals should be an eye opener for the government. It is time government revamp the government hospitals in Bihar as the common has nowhere else to go for treatment.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

It is very painful that over 125 children died in government hospitals in Bihar in suspected AES (acute encephalitis syndrome).

Most of these children belonged to the low-income strata of society and hence are malnourished. For sure such children will not have the strength to fight any disease.

If timely action was taken when the disease was first diagnosed, probably a large number of deaths could have been prevented.

The catastrophe is an eye opener which has struck a note of alarm about the prevailing state of healthcare and it is matter of great concern for the nation. It is time the government hospitals in Bihar are revamped since the poor have no other place to seek medical treatment.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Healthier India” (September 25). The Modi Government’s Ayushman Bharat initiative is one of the largest healthcare initiatives, globally, which is non-parallel in terms of scale and extent.

It is undoubtedly a historical step that will give access to specialised treatment to more than 10 crore people. Studies have shown that huge expenditure on medical treatment has pushed many families below the poverty line.

With the launch of this healthcare scheme, the Government has shown that lives of the poor and the marginalised are no less precious than of those who can afford treatment in big hospitals.

This welfare scheme will cover around 10 crore families or about 500 million of the population promising quality care to 40 per cent of poorer families. Also, the scheme will provide five lakh rupees cashless medicare facility to the poor and vulnerable families.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

The noble intent behind the free health insurance scheme for poor announce din the Indian budget is praiseworthy, it is a revolutionary step to provide healthcare to poor. studies have shown that sudden expenditure on medical treatment has pushed many families below poverty line.

This is the world's largest governmnet funded health care programme, about half of country; population will be covered with this floating healthcare for Rs,5,00,000/ per year for free medical treatment encase of serious illness.which is a handsome amount.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir, World Cancer day is observed on February 4th every year to raise the awareness of this dreaded disease called CANCER, and to work for its prevention , detection and treatment.

It is matter of great concern,number of cancer patience have grown manifold in recent times, The death toll due to cancer is alarming and is of serious cause of concern for the entire man kind, The word cancer itself is a dreaded in any body's life, cancer is such, something which we would't to even like our worst enemies to have it, cancer does not differentiate between Rich or poor, young or old,

Breast cancer, if diagnosed early, has a high cure rate and excellent prognosis, once it was thought to be the disease of affluent and in the developed world, is equally prevalent in the developing world. Its incidence is increasing at an alarming rate, Breast cancer can be successfully treated if diagnosed at early stage, has a high cure rate, Recent WHO report, incidence of cancer are rapidly increasing which has become the cause of deaths, with 10 M deaths annually,

Top American research institutes are spending research grants in high technology inventions,like telecom, etc though these inventions have made lives easier for mankind, but adequate investment in the research of dreadful disease like "cancer" is not being spent, when new new inventions are taking place worldwide in other fields, why not these research institutes of high eminence work towards cancer eradication.

All deaths are tragic, but when a children dies before they are able to realize the potential of their lives, is doubly sad or it is equally tragic when a active person is diagnosed with cancer and dies,

It is time governmnet and NGO's raise awareness among masses about cancer, increased and improved screening and treatment facilitates, if detected early, many lives can be saved, it is noted that and early first stage detection of cancer, It ensures successful treatment and quick recovery by surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir - The health insurance scheme, announced by Arun Jaitley in his budget speech, is a commendable step. It is undoubtedly a revolutionary step that will help everyone get access to specialized treatment in case of serious ailments. Studies have shown that huge expenditure on medical treatment has pushed many families below the poverty line. The proposed scheme is reportedly the world's largest government-funded healthcare programme, which will cover around 10 crore families or about 50 crore of the population.

Last year, the Narendra Modi-led government had taken an initiative to help less-privileged patients by capping the prices of cardiac stents and knee implants.

The success of any scheme, however, lies in its implementation. The government should, therefore, ensure that private hospitals do not misuse the healthcare plan. It should also work towards putting a ceiling on the charges for hospital beds and medicines.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir, Apropos "Assault on Doctors on duty needs to end" (DH, 28th March) The recent attacks on doctors at government hospitals in Karnataka, Maharashtra and in other parts of India, are irresponsible and a comment on the state of health care in India.the governmnet must increase the number of doctors and improve other basic amenities.

Doctors in government hospital have much more tougher time than their counterparts in big private hospitals, while services are free in Governmnet hospitals, the infrastructure provided to doctors to attend the large number of patients is inadequate.Most people complaint about state of affairs in the governmnet hospitals, and often with good reasons.

However assaulting doctors is totally unacceptable in a civil society and should be condemned by all.The government must ensures safety of doctors by deploying more number of security personnel and policemen round the clock in hospitals.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir - The recent spate of attacks on doctors at government hospitals in various parts of India is indicative of the dismal state of healthcare in the country. There are other factors that must be taken into account as well. First, the lack of infrastructure in government hospitals makes the doctor's job tougher. Public hospitals also have to attend to many more patients than private hospitals. This only compounds their problems. Second, patients are often brought in when there is no chance of recovery. Consequently, if the doctor is unable to help the patient, the former bears the wrath of anguished relatives.

It is, however, true that doctors can be negligent at times. For example, they often do not show up on time for duty. This may result in serious blood loss in critical patients, or in the delay of time-sensitive tests. In spite of this, nothing can justify physical violence against doctors.

Such acts must be condemned. The government must take steps to ensure the safety of doctors.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

This refers to your edit “Wockhardt Govt Hospital” (June 17). The public-private partnership (ppp) model in healthcare requires more comprehensive experimental studies. So far the experiments have not been so successful. For instance, in Delhi, private hospitals were given land at high subsidized rates, making it obligatory for the hospitals to keep some beds as well as a part of their OPD facility reserved and free of cost for the poor. Most big corporate hospitals built on subsidized land conveniently forgot their obligations, and the Supreme Court had to intervene in the matter.

There is no doubt that our doctors are well qualified and the medical facilities offered at many hospitals are also world class, but then world class treatment is available only to a privileged few- the upper and the upper-middle class. As for the poor, the facilities. As for the poor, the facilities and the treatment provided are in a sorry state. Today, there are enough hospitals, beds and drugs available, but not for the poor, only for those who can pay the price For instance, a large number of poor patients are denied effective chemotherapy treatment because they can’t afford it. All this when the economy seems to be booming and the government is boasting of a 9 percent GDP.

The Central and state governments should look at health care as a priority area. Till the recent past, the Central budgetary support for healthcare has been static, at a mere 1.3 percent.The government needs to evolve a comprehensive plan to ensure healthcare facilities reach all sections of the society. Welfare systems such as health insurance at minimal charges of, say Rs 1-3 a day per family, a comprehensive family insurance policy of Rs 50,000 a family, setting up of experimental hospitals for five years on the PPP model and more government grants for subsidized/free treatment are must.

Hence the PPP model in healthcare is worth trying, but under strict supervisions that the benefits reach the poor and the needy.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

The whole incident involving Umar Farooq is a matter of shame. The incident is a blot on Bangalore, the country’s Silicon Valley. Thanks to our media, the case got the attention it deserved and became a talking point across the country. It would be wrong to assume that this was an isolated case. India infamous for the high rate of female infanticide. While our country , birth of a girl still brings grief. The story of baby Neha just mirrors the intense abuse that many womenfolk in our country go through. May her soul rest in peace.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

This is with reference to ‘Shot in the arm for health as budget focuses on geriatric care (DN, FEB 25). Though this year’s budget for Karnataka looks reasonably good if implemented in letter and spirits as it may help debtridden farmers and rural sector. But in spite of announcing some sector cow sops for healthcare sector, like setting up of four modern and big Hospitals in Bangalore, many more things to be done to help the poor such as improving healthcare social security for the poor, marginalised and unorganised segments of society.

Health insurance schemes must be extended to more people such as autorickshaw drivers and mechanics across Karnataka. Cancer care is almost unavailable to the poor because of prohibitive costs and something needs to be done about this too.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

It is ironic that doctors in Rajasthan have gone on strike and even life-threatening cases have been turned away, resulting in the deaths of 85% poor patience as these people had no other place to go to than government medical colleges. Providing health-care to the poor is the state's responsibility, and the government should initiate strict action against these doctors.

Army doctors can be called in to attend to urgent cases. Government hospitals in Rajasthan cater to 80% of the population that has access to very few private healthcare providers.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

It is really sad that the media, print as well as electronic have neglected the important issue of death of infants (in West Bengal government's referral hospitals).

The tragic incident, had it been given the coverage it deserves, would have struck a note among the masses about the pathetic state of healthcare in government hospitals. The death of at least 29 babies in three days in government referral hospitals has exposed the appalling state of our hospitals, particularly in eastern part of the country.

The dismal state is shocking beyond belief. Even more shocking is the government's explanation, that they were routine deaths. In recent times, the government’s focus has been on the private sector, which comes at the cost of the public sector. The babies are sent from the villages to big government hospitals in cities for better healthcare but here they meet their premature end.

The government needs to give immediate attention to this and take remedial measures.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir, It is really sad that Print media has neglected Important issue of frequent death of Infants in (in West Bengal's Government Referal hospitals), though Today Indian media (both print as well as electronic media) have been Reasonably sucessful in highlighting lacuna in Government but this is concentrated in around Delhi or some Important Places in country This tragic incident of CRIBS death much otherwise should have struck a note of alarm about the state of healthcare in governmnet hospitals But no one thought that lives of poor are precious enough to learn anything from those man-made deaths.

The death of at least 29 cribs in last 72 hours in government referal Hospitals for Children has exposed the appalling state of health care in in country and especially in eastern parts of India and in particular in West Bengal which is shocking beyond belief. While the spurt in infant moralities was shocking, but government explanation was "routine" and that all Brits reached in hospitals IN Kolkatta extremely citically conditions, even as parents blamed the deaths on clinical negligence.

It clearly proves yet again how India’s Public sector healthcare system has not only collapsed because it is stretched beyond the point as in recent times government's focus had been on Private sector which is growing in leaps and bound and which is beyond the reach of even Middle Class forget about Poor and villagers. Over the time Government hospitals are mostly patronized by Poor have been neglected and Even Civil society have never raised any Protest,

Unfortunately India has made rapid strides in many fields including Like I.T where we export IT services for 70 biilions $ and space we have reached among top five Nations BUT these deaths reflects state of affairs in Government hospitals which cater to vast majority of poor of India The irony for poor of India could not have been more cruel. The babies are sent from the villages to the Big government Hospitals in city for better health care but here they meet their merciful end in Governmnet hospitals.

Hence the plight of public necessitates immediate and sustainable actions by Improving Infrastructure like more appointing doctors to meet emergencies better Neo netal ICU's and other necessary emergency acquirement.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir, Death of 19 Month child due to unavailability of timely treatment (Denied treatment by hospital-, baby girl dies, DC 13 Oct 2015),is a big blot on healthcare sector, It is shame that Two premier hospitals St Martha's and Nimhans refused to admit the girl because because lack of Ventilators.

There could be thousands of of other patients who have been denied treatment by the insensitive system at hospitals.doctors more than anyone else should realize value of Life.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir – This refers to the report, “Poor patients have to wait longer at AIIMS” (November 21). What is the need of having fancy and high profile hospitals supported by Government funds that treat only VIPs? The purpose of having such specialized hospitals is killed when the poor who come from far-flung area can’t get timely treatment.

Today, when the economy is growing at around eight percent annually and we are promoting medical tourism, people are unable to receive timely and minimum health care. The best course of action would be to refer non-serous medication would be to smaller hospitals and complicated and life-threatening case to AIIMS on priority basis.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

The death of a newborn and a miscarriage at Bowring Hospital is alarming.

When the doctors and paramedical staff of government-run hospitals called off their strike a few days ago, it was a blessing for the economically weaker sections, who depend on government hospitals for healthcare facilities. But it is sad to know that many staff members are still on strike.

Doctors and nurses should respond with a degree of sensitivity and attend to patients. The govt should settle issues amicably with the staff.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Bullies in white coats” (September 9). Government hospitals in Rajasthan cater to about 80 per cent of the population and with few private healthcare providers only in two to three big cities, patients have to travel 100 kilometres or more to avail treatment.

Providing healthcare to poor is the Government’s responsibility and hence it should initiate action against the doctors. Army doctors should be called in to deliver services in case of future emergency.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir — The death of at least 10 infants in a single day at a Government hospital in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district has exposed the appalling state of healthcare in the State. It clearly shows that our public sector healthcare system has collapsed possibly because it is stretched beyond its limits, given that the Government has remained excessively focussed on the expansion of private sector which, of course, is growing by leaps and bound.

Unfortunately, media has also not highlighted this tragic incident; otherwise this should have struck a note of alarm about the state of Government hospitals. It seems like the lives of the poor are not considered precious enough, either by media or by the civil society, to raise a voice against Government’s negligence and undertake efforts to improve our public healthcare system.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

The death of more than 100 children in government run J.K. Lon Hospital in Kota in India has struck a note of alarm about the prevailing state of healthcare in government hospitals, which is a matter of great concern (“Hospital where 105 children died in India dysfunctional, report finds”, Gulf News, January 4). It points to a deeper crisis prevailing in the healthcare system in India. What has happened in Kota, India, is a big tragedy for parents.

India needs to upgrade its primary and secondary segments of healthcare in the country because they are the first point of treatment for patients, hence they need to be better equipped with better resources. This ensures that the first response to a critical cases is adequately met.

The death of children at these government run territorial hospitals is a stark reminder that we must not take such tragedies lightly. The government must get to the bottom of the problem, so that we can prevent future tragedies. They should assess the infrastructural gaps and take measures to prevent further deaths.

It is time the Kota tragedy should work as a wake-up call to strengthened government healthcare system. If government hospitals are managed and utilised properly, it is a blessing for the poor and the needy, as they can’t go to private hospitals due to high charges.

Hence it is imperative that the plight of patients necessitates immediate action.

We must remember city of Kota has a strong reputation of having large number of reputed Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) coaching classes and the existence of decay at government hospitals like J.K. Lon Hospital represent the stark contrasts in India’s development story.

I hope the government will rise to the occasion and the Opposition will act responsibly, rather than getting involved in blame-game politics. At the end of the day, it is the poor of India who suffer the most.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir, It is really sad that Print media has neglected Important issue of frequent death of Infants in (West Bengal's Government Referal hospitals), though Today Indian media (both print as well as electronic media) have been Reasonably sucessful in highlighting lacuna in Government but this is concentrated in around Delhi or some Important Places in country This tragic incident of CRIBS death much otherwise should have has struck a note of alarm about the state of healthcare in governmnet hospitals But no one thought that lives poor are precious enough to learn anything from those man-made deaths.

The death of at least 29 cribs in last 72 hours in government referal Hospitals for Children has exposed the appalling state of health care in in country and especially in Eastern India and in particular in West Bengal which is shocking beyond belief. While the spurt in infant moralities was shocking, but government explanation was "routine" and that all Brits reached in hospitals IN KOLKATTA extremely citically conditions, even as parents blamed the deaths on clinical negligence.

It clearly proves yet again how India’s Public sector healthcare system has not only collapsed because it is stretched beyond the point as in recent times government's focus had been on Private sector which is growing in leaps and bound and which is beyond the reach of even Middle Class forget about Poor and villagers. Over the time Government hospitals are mostly patronized by Poor have been neglected and Even Civil society have never raised any Protest,

Unfortunately India has made rapid strides in many fields including Like I.T where we export IT services for 70 biilions $ and space we have reached among top five Nations BUT these deaths reflects state of affairs in Government hospitals which cater to vast majority of poor of India The irony for poor of India could not have been more cruel. The babies are sent from the villages to the Big government Hospitals in city for better health care but here they meet their MERCIFUL END HERE IN GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS.

HENCE THE PLIGHT OF in public necessitates immediate and sustainable actions by Improving Infrastructure like more appointing doctors to meet emergencies better Neo netal ICU's and other necessary emergency acquirement.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

The death of children in government hospitals in Odisha state in India has struck a note of alarm about the prevailing state of healthcare and is a matter of great concern.

There have recently been a series of deaths in government hospitals across India. Not long ago, the media highlighted the death of babies and the poor management of these government faculties.

What has happened in these government hospitals is an eye-opener and a tragedy for parents. The death of children at these government hospitals is a reminder that we must not take such tragedies lightly. The government must get to the bottom of the problem, so that we can prevent future tragedies.

When government hospitals are managed and utilized properly, it is a blessing for the poor and the needy. Hence it is imperative that the plight of patients necessitates immediate action.

Moreover, doctors should remember that most of those being denied private treatment are so poor that they rely solely on government hospitals for treatment. I hope the government rises to the occasion and takes steps so that such tragedies are not repeated.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

The conditions in government hospitals across the country, particularly in Rajasthan, are already less than ideal, when doctors serving in these hospitals go on strike. The poor patients have no choice but seek treatment only at the government hospitals. This is amplified manifold and it can literally be a matter of life and death.

In Rajasthan, 9,000 doctors from government hospitals have gone on strike and have put patients in severe distress and discomfort. This has even resulted in the deaths of 50 patients.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

With an increase in the number of dengue cases in Bangaluru, it is high time the government came up with a contingency plan to tackle the deadly menace.

Treatment should be made affordable and all steps should be in place in the event of an emergency.

Sir, The dengue menace had acquired frightful proportions this year in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR). It is Witnessing the worst outbreak since 2010, with more than 1,800 cases reported and five confirmed deaths. Dengue can be contained with some sustained action like fumigation.

Cleaning drains and stagnant water pools and commitment by authorities. The dengue-causing mosquito Aedes Egyptian are day time biters. One needs to be careful, especially with children and ensure they are fully clothed.

Though not much of dengue cases have been reported in Bangalore and surrounding, It is time that government keeps contingency plan ready in case of outbreak of Dengue as in earlier years wide spread cases of Dengue were reported,it must ask hospitals to keep some beds ready for dengue patience, it should not return the cases of dengue patience in case they can”t pay and do the needful tests at reasonable cost , Government should take immediate measures to Pre-empt and ask Hospitals to be better equipped to tackle the menace of Dengue in case of its unfortunate outbreak.Where people are unable to to bear expenses of treatment ,the government must step in and offer financial assistance.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

SIR A fatal ailment knows no frontier. The dreaded Ebola virus originated in the West African countries of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Cases of Ebola have been detected in the developed countries, notably the United States and Spain.

The UN should make it mandatory for all its member-countries to set up Ebola-screening facilities at all international airports for passengers not merely from the African countries but also for those who have been there recently. People can carry the Ebola virus for up to three weeks before its symptoms appear. And this makes the task of the health authorities still more difficult.

The developed nations are investing billions of dollars in wars which are fought far away from their borders and on space missions like Mars. A matching investment is not being made to save human life or for research geared to find a cure. The international community should accept the challenge. The African countries neither possess the financial resources nor the medical infrastructure to tackle the scourge on the strength of their own devices.

The best course is to treat the virus at its source ~ before it spreads and becomes even more difficult to contain.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

The union government, with the help of states, should immediately formulate a strategy and a contingency plan to prevent swine flu (HMO from spreading further (First victim in Mumbai, Aug. 9). In Karnataka, the health departments should instruct all hospitals to set up isolation wards with additional beds and ventilators immediately and train medical and paramedical staff in the treatment of the deadly flu.

The public can play a responsible role by observing hygiene and keeping the surroundings clean.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir, Recently there have been cases of stray Dog bites, The stray dog menace is not of one only in our City Bangalore, but it is pan-India.

Every nook and corner of the country has stray dogs running around freely.stray dog bites are highly dangerous many a times when dog bite a child, if it is ignored and timely medical treatment is not given, and if it catches rabies. which is fatal and life threatening.

Control of rabies in stray dogs is most important and can be effective only by giving antirabies vaccines. hence mass vaccination in Dogs is the only effective solution which will work as barrier for healthy immune dogs to prevent disease from further spreading.

The government should make a comprehensive of the analyse of growing stray dog menace problem and find suitable ways and means to curb the alarming increase in the stray dog population which has reached to alarming level and take remedial measures. Hence urgently remedial measures are required at government level

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

A beleaguered nation is beset with panic about the spread of swine flu. The Central government, along with state governments, should immediately formulate a strategy to prevent the further spread of A H1N1 flu.

Health departments should instruct all big government hospitals and private hospitals to set up additional isolation wards, create special infrastructure like additional beds and ventilators and post additional trained medical and paramedical staff for collecting swabs. Also, more testing centres must be set up. The public should also play its role by ob-serving strict hygiene rules and the media must create more awareness about this.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.

Sir, There have been several cases of stray Dog bites in recent past (BBMP plunges to action ; 24 strays caught, sent to centres, DC, 18th Aug),

The stray dog menace is not only prevalent in Bengaluru, but is a pan India problem, Dog bites are highly dangerious especially when children are victims.

It is high time a mass vaccination drive is undertaken. Governmnet should find suitable ways and means to curb the alarming increase in the stray dog population, which has reached an alarming level.

Ramesh G jethwani is a Veteran writer, Voracious reader, Historian and commentator who has been writing in 21 newspapers in India and GCC countries for several decades on various subjects of importance.
His website.www: rameshjethwani.com.