Nat'l level cricket tourney to help mentally challenged children from Mar 11

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March 3, 2011

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Mangalore, March 3: Mukkacheri Friends Circle and Diamond Sports Club, which have been promoting sports and social service activities in and around Ullal for the last few years, will organize a National level flood light Tennis Ball Cricket (Over Arm) and Inter-State Kabbadi tournament “Fishers' Cup-2011” from March 11 to 13 at Ullal Sea Groud near here.

As part of a social service programme, the two organizations have planned to raise funds to support institutions for the mentally and physically challenged children under the theme “Cricket for Peace, Harmony and Friendship”

Akram Hasan, Secretary of the publicity committee told mediapersons at Press Club here on Thursday that the winners would get Rs 1, 00,001 as prize along with Fishers' Cup while second prize would be Rs 50,001 besides the runners up trophy.

Other prizes include Man of the Match, Man of the Series, Best Batsman, Best Bowler, Best Fielder, Best Wicket Keeper and Rs 5000 each for two teams that lose in the semi finals.

Teams from Goa, Kerala, Bangalore, and Karnataka have already registered their names and the teams from Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra are expected to participate, he said. The entry fee is Rs 10,000.

Haji Abdul Razak, President of Mukkacheri Friends Circle said that they had organized blood donation camps, construction of Bus Shelters in Ullal, distribution of books to special children, free dental check up, raised funds for marriage expenses of the poor and so on.

Those interested can contact Shihab (9916868726), Khaleel (9343875947), Rouf (9342386675) and Shabir (9019099976)

Muhammad Mukkacheri, UM Noushad, Shareef, UT Samad Kalil Abbas and others were present in the press meet.



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November 17,2024

Mangaluru: District-in-Charge Minister and Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dinesh Gundu Rao, announced that a day-care chemotherapy centre will soon be established at District Wenlock Hospital. Speaking to mediapersons after reviewing the activities at Wenlock and Government Lady Goschen Hospital, he shared the government’s plans to enhance healthcare services in the region.

Key Initiatives Announced

•    Day-Care Chemotherapy Centre:

  • Ten beds will be reserved for cancer patients.
  • The government will collaborate with Yenepoya Hospital to provide chemotherapy treatments.
  • All required facilities for the centre are already in place, awaiting inauguration by the Chief Minister.

•    Wenlock Hospital Facelift:

  • Critical Care Block: To be built at a cost of ₹24 crore.
  • Integrated Public Health (IPH) Lab: Planned with a budget of ₹1 crore.
  • New OPD Block: As per a 2017 agreement, KMC Hospital will take up construction. Discussions with KMC management are underway.

•    Additional Requirements:

  • A new mortuary and post-mortem building.
  • Paramedical college building.
  • Modern kitchen.
  • Bridge connecting two buildings within the hospital.

•    Total facelift cost: ₹6 crore to ₹10 crore, utilizing funds from the Department of Health and Family Welfare and CSR contributions.

•    Timeline:
By December or January, priority works will be finalized. The superintendents of Wenlock and Lady Goschen Hospitals are scheduled to visit Bengaluru next week to discuss these projects.

•    MRI Fee Allegations:
The minister assured that allegations of patients being charged for MRI scans at Wenlock Hospital will be resolved at the earliest.
These measures aim to improve healthcare accessibility and infrastructure, positioning Wenlock Hospital as a state-of-the-art facility in the region.

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