Deepak Sawant
Training must to run sonography centres: Deepak Sawant
Health minister Dr Deepak Sawant has instructed that it be implemented within three months.
Government to build sanatorium for cancer patients in Govandi
Shiv Sena MLA Ulhas Patil moved a calling attention motion on the increasing number of the patients who are suffering from cancer in the state.
Minister: Now hookah bars to come under anti-tobacco drive
The Council discussed the problem of rising tobacco addiction in the state.
Asha and Anganwadi workers to keep tab on rural women’s health
The workers will teach expecting mothers on what to do if the newborn is malnourished.
Will set up TB research centre at JJ Hospital, says Sawant
Ms Gaikwad represents Dharavi assembly segment, which is consist of Dharavi slum area.
Police failed to implement COTPA: Health minister
Tobacco use among minors (15-17 years of age) has risen from 2.9 to 5.5 per cent.
Minister announces SOPs for state, civic hospitals
Dr Sawant had praised Kerala for the fast strides it made in the health sector.
Skill training for rural health care launched
The step closely follows the recent death of 55 infants in the Nashik civil hospital.
State health ministry forms panel to curb malnourished children’s deaths
The committee will assess the queries regarding the neonatal fatalities in the state and civic-run hospitals.
Swine flu continues to haunt the state
According to a state health department source, 60 per cent of swine –flu deaths were registered in the high risk category.