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K.G. Arunraj
Robust mechanism in place to address any supply gap in essential medicines
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj stated that institutional funds and established procedures are available to prevent shortages of essential medicines for pre-term infants.
CM Vijay to launch one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is launching a government scheme to provide one-gram gold rings to newborns born in government hospitals.
CM Vijay to launch Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam in Madurai
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay is set to launch a welfare scheme providing gold rings to infants born in government hospitals.
Tamil Nadu Assembly: State government to launch health insurance for the elderly
The Tamil Nadu government announced a new health insurance scheme for citizens aged 70 and above, alongside various infrastructure, policy, and staffing reforms for the state's health sector.
Vice President launches India Valve Registry in Chennai
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched the India Valve Registry at a medical conference in Chennai to create a national database for heart valve disease outcomes.
Tamil Nadu minister clarifies gold ring tender details for state scheme
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj clarified that jewelry firms Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers were awarded a tender to supply one-gram gold rings at a nominal fee as part of the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam scheme.
Tamil Nadu government announces new health initiatives for women and children
Tamil Nadu government announces health initiatives including a Peri-Menopausal Care Policy, blood pressure monitoring for pregnant women, free insulin for children with type 1 diabetes, and expanded newborn screening programs.
Tamil Nadu Law Minister justifies arrest of DMK MLA Markandayan
Tamil Nadu Law Minister R. Nirmalkumar justified the arrest of DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan for allegedly making defamatory and threatening remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Tamil Nadu receives best state award for organ donation
Tamil Nadu has been recognized as India's leading State in organ donation, receiving the 'Best State' award from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare during the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day in New Delhi.
Tamil Nadu plans expansion of state health insurance scheme
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K G Arunraj announced the government is discussing expanding the CMCHIS health insurance scheme and improving hospital infrastructure and anti-corruption measures.
Tamil Nadu government secures court order on vacant super-speciality medical seats
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj states the state government corrected past lapses by securing a Supreme Court order for the reversion of 50% of vacant super-speciality seats to the state.
Tamil Nadu files case against hospitals and doctors in kidney racket
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj announced that a court case was filed against hospitals and doctors involved in a kidney racket, while noting the state's position against NEET and ongoing dengue surveillance.
Tamil Nadu nurses protest against staff reduction measures in Chennai
Nurses affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Nurses Empowerment Association protested at the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services in Chennai, demanding the withdrawal of staff reduction measures and the creation of permanent nursing posts.