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The Prime Minister recently opened the first part of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) called Yashobhoomi in New Delhi's Dwarka.

Facts About:

• YashoBhoomi,' also known as the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), is a modern and advanced convention center located in Dwarka, New Delhi.
• It's one of the largest places in the world for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE).

Key features:

• The project covers an area of over 8.9 lakh square meters and costs about Rs 5400 crores.
• The Convention Center is huge, with 15 convention rooms, including the Main Auditorium, the Grand Ballroom, and 13 meeting rooms. It can hold up to 11,000 delegates.
• It has the country's biggest LED media facade.
• The plenary hall in the Convention Center can seat about 6,000 guests.
• There are also large exhibition halls covering over 1.07 lakh square meters for exhibitions, trade fairs, and business events.
• The center is environmentally friendly, with a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system that recycles 100% of the wastewater and provisions for rainwater harvesting.

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British nurse was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty in the worst child serial killer case in the history of the U.K.

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What are patient safety provisions in India?

National Patient safety Implementation Framework - It was launched for the period 2018-25 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Patient safety - It is the fundamental element of public healthcare, defined as the freedom for a patient from unnecessary harm.

Hippocratic Oath - It is an oath of ethics historically taken by physician which is one of the most widely known of Greek medical texts. 

Consumer Protection Act,1986 - It deals with medical negligence and deficiency of services

Clinical Establishment Act, 2010 - It sets out the legal rights of the patients.

Institutional Mechanism - To see the patients’ rights in terms of medication and devices are protected and that they are not overcharged.

• National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority 
• Drugs Controller General of India 

Charter of patients’ rights - It is adopted by the National Human Rights Commission.

It act as a guidance document for the Union Government and State Governments to formulate concrete mechanisms for Patients’ Rights.

Charter of Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities - It is approved by National Council for Clinical Establishments.

Responsibilities of Patients’ -

• Provide all health related information.
• Cooperate with Doctors during examination and treatment.
• Pay hospitals agreed fees on time.
• Respect dignity of doctors and other hospital staff.
• Never resort to violence

How is neonatal safety maintained?

• Rules - There are no exclusive rules for neonatal care and safety, or protection against external harm in Indian hospitals. 
• However, there are provisions and checks against issues like inadvertent mix-up of babies at birth and abduction.
• Training - The healthcare staff is also trained to counsel parents and provide emotional support, contributing to the safety and development of neonates.
• Adequate manpower - Trained healthcare is fostered by adequate staffing which can closely monitor each baby’s condition and respond swiftly to any concerns.
• Equipment - Neonates are typically kept in controlled environments to avoid exposure to external infections and temperature fluctuations.

What lies ahead?

• Regular training and continuing medical education for healthcare staff are essential to maintain high-quality neonatal care and uphold safety standards.
• The global organisation has also advised families that prompt medical care should be sought in case of danger signs.
• These include feeding problems, reduced activity, difficult breathing, fever, fits or convulsions, jaundice in the first 24 hours after birth.
• Families are also required to register the birth and bring the baby for timely vaccination, according to national schedules.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/explained-what-is-the-care-protocol-for-babies-in-india/article67239285.ece