The Latest Breaking News from the Government Medical College Hospital

Botched surgery on four-year-old: statements of relatives recorded

Relatives accuse doctor of operating on child's tongue instead of removing sixth finger, sparking investigation and suspension.

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

3 of family killed in road accident in Alappuzha

The deceased were identified as Sudev and son Adhidev, 12. Sudev’s wife Vineetha, 36, who sustained serious injuries was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital, Alappuzha.

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2024

Elephant tramples tribal woman to death in Wayanad

Tribal woman killed by wild elephant in Wayanad forest, husband injured; latest in series of attacks.

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024

Kerala blasts: 4 injured remain critical, mother and brother of 12-year-old deceased remain on ventilator

At a crowded Jehovah’s Witnesses prayer convention at Kalamassery in Kochi, Kerala, 3 people died and 12 were admitted to ICU with burns. Of the 12, 4 remain in critical condition, including the mother and brother of a 12-year-old girl who died. Post-mortem and DNA profiling are being arranged to…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Special medical board to supervise treatment of those injured in Kalamassery explosions

Health Minister Veena George has set up a special medical board to oversee treatment of those injured in the explosions at Zamra Convention Centre. 52 people sought treatment, 30 remain under treatment, 6 are in serious condition, 18 in ICU, 3 at Govt. Medical College Hospital with >50% burns. 37…

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

International Old Persons Day observed at Government Medical College Hospital in Vellore

The Department of Geriatric Medicine of the Government Medical College Hospital in Vellore has observed the International Day of Older Persons with a theme “Fulfilling the promises of the universal declaration of human rights for older persons: Across generations”

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Police nab members of rival gangs in Kozhikode after petrol bomb hurled at vehicle

13 persons from two rival gangs involved in criminal activities in Kozhikode were arrested after they allegedly hurled a petrol bomb at a four-wheeler on the premises of the Government Medical College Hospital. The gangs had a dispute and were carrying weapons late on Monday night, resulting in some members…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Five-year-old girl dies of dengue in Tirupattur town

Five-year-old girl in Tirupattur dies of dengue. The victim, M. Abinidhi, was admitted to private hospital in Krishnagiri, then to Govt. Medical College Hospital in Tirupattur. District administration is taking preventive steps including disinfecting, spray of disinfectants, medical camps, testing for symptoms. Residents asked to get discharged only after cured.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Caretakers, free treatment for TGIs in government hospitals

Kozhikode district's TGIs can now avail free treatment, incl. investigations, and a caretaker at GMCH, thanks to a petition filed by Sisily George.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

‘Kerala will soon have a Centre for Disease Control to tackle infectious disease outbreaks’

As the health apparatus in Kerala is intensifying its efforts to contain a fourth episode of the Nipah infection in the State, Health Minister Veena George vouches for the effectiveness of the system to detect and treat such infectious diseases here. In an interview to A.S. Jayanth, she says a…

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023