#fluseason in #Chennai

@TOIChennai Nothing has changed. @Subramanian_ma has promised to talk to @chennaicorp.

In June @toichennai investigation by Harine showed Vax shortage, closure of PHCs at noon leave city at risk of rabies :. Download the TOI app now:.

Nurses turn away patients because they don't want to waste multidose vials. They offer TT instead, which comes in single vial. Docs like @DrSelvaTN say timely vax can prevent rabies. In all deaths in the past 5 yrs inadequate or no vax was the cause or disease n death.

#rabies deaths are surging. 20+ in 2025 in TN. @TNDPHPM says vax is free at Ghs, but @chennaicorp phcs have been turning away patients who come after noon. On Sat @Subramanian_ma challenged reporters to show at least 1 phc that doesn't offer vax. @TOIChennai did.

RT @dmuthuk: A follower, young lady under going dialysis for many years recently wrote to me that people have no idea how widespread kidney….

#kidney diseases of unknown origin on the rise, say docs

#rabies cases are surging across #India for 2 reasons - it failed in animal birth control #abc it began in the 90s. It failed to ensure anyone with dog bite takes the vaccine.

#organ trade thrives, writes @jayamenon64.

#top slots in #health department remain vacant.

Govt says National Medical Commission rules allow complaints against docs, but commission rejects them reports @RemaNagarajan. Download the TOI app now:.

#nirf2024 data fudged by #mmc. Scores in one parameter doubles, pushes final score and keeps college in top 10

#neet2025 #mbbs/bds admissions

@timesofindia @TOIChennai.

This yr doctors who join #cardiology #neurology #gastroenterology et al in med colleges, including premium govt institutions need one eligibility-- attendance in the qualifying exam #NEET-SS. The eligibility was brought below 0 as seats remain vacant @TOIChennai @timesofindia

At least 20 candidates have submitted forged NRI, community and nativity certificates #MBBS/#BDS admission #NEET2025. Notice on #tnselection committee portal

#60 plus, professionals vie #mbbs seats after clearing #neetug2025 @TOIChennai. Edits by @MoniAlen

Who should use #CGMs? is it useful for people without #diabetes? Dr Vijay V tell you this and more

#science page #4 @timesofindia @TOIHealthNews #medicalscience #digitaltwins @iitmadras -with @toi_Arunram

RT @omjasvinMD: The mega parking loot in Chennai still continues. Despite Greater Chennai Corporation warning TEXCO not to fleece resident….