Lady Goschen to be upgraded soon; Rs 10 cr released from Central govt.

July 27, 2013

Mangalore, Jul 27: Paying a visit to the Government Lady Goschen Hospital in the city on Saturday, Minister for Health and Family Welfare U T Khader said that a grant of Rs 10 crore has been released by the Central Government to upgrade it in to a 500 bed hospital with state-of-the-art Neo Intensive Care Unit and operation theatre.

Speaking at a review meeting at the hospital, he said that additional staff of 336 MBBS doctors, 1,400 Group C employees including pharmacists and lab technicians and 3,000 Group D employees would be appointed to Lady Goschen and District Wenlock hospitals soon.

The district administration and department of health and family welfare are striving to turn Lady Goschen into a model hospital, which is possible only when all the staff including the doctors, nurses and other employees work together as a family, he said, adding that the hospital should gain a good name in maternity care.

In coming days, a scheme will be implemented wherein facilities will be provided to transport the mother and child safely back home after delivery, said the minister.

New block at Lady Goschen hospital

Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kasturba Medical College, Prof S R Nayak told Coastaldigest.com that work on the new block of the hospital sponsored by ONGC-MRPL was going on and the building would be ready by March 2014.

There are currently four government doctors posted as staff at Lady Goschen, while the rest are being provided by KMC Hospital, Mangalore. KMC has been supplementing the government in their efforts to meet the shortage of man power at the hospital, he said.

Mandatory rural training for MBBS graduates

Speaking on the compulsory rural training for medical graduates, Mr Khader said that shortage of doctors is a major problem and mandatory rural training can solve the problem to a large extent.

He said that the students themselves should come forward to serve rural areas. “This law would have not come into existence if at all the students had voluntarily taken up rural service. The problem is that medical graduates do not think of serving the society. The intention of the bill is to ensure two years of rural service from each student. However, we cannot impose the law on students pursuing MBBS under management quota,” he said.

Lady Goschen Medical Superintendent Dr M M Shakuntala, District Health Officer Dr Shivakumar, Dean of KMC Dr M V Prabhu and others were present.

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Warning! Cancer-causing chemicals found in bakery products, especially cakes in Karnataka

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October 3,2024

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in cakes sold by certain bakeries across the state.

Recent tests conducted by the department revealed that some cake samples, particularly those with vibrant colors, contain harmful synthetic coloring agents such as Allura Red, a substance known to pose health risks. The findings have raised concerns about the use of artificial colors in bakery products, especially given their potential link to cancer and other serious health conditions.

"We routinely test various food products, and this time, our officials noticed unusually dark-colored cakes on the market," said Srinivas K, Commissioner of Food Safety for Karnataka. "Upon testing, we found that a few cakes contained Allura Red, a synthetic dye associated with health risks."

The use of artificial colors, especially in popular cakes like red velvet and pineapple varieties, is widespread as it attracts customers, particularly children. However, many bakers prefer using natural, safer alternatives, while some opt for synthetic dyes to enhance the cake's visual appeal.

"Most bakeries use permissible, natural colors that are safe for consumption. Unfortunately, a few are resorting to synthetic dyes just to make their cakes more attractive," said a bakery owner from Electronic City, speaking anonymously.

Medical experts are warning that consuming synthetic colors can lead to numerous health issues, including asthma and allergic reactions.

"Some of these artificial dyes are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure could have serious consequences, especially for children and young adults," cautioned Dr. Vandana G, a private medical practitioner.

While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirms that only a limited number of samples tested positive for harmful colors, legal action is being taken against the violators.

"There is no need for widespread panic or halting production. We are closely monitoring the situation, and only a few bakeries were found to be non-compliant. Rest assured, appropriate legal measures are underway," assured an FSSAI official.

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