The Latest Breaking News from Health Department

Karnataka modifies Arogya Bandhu scheme

The number has been limited to 12 now

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2022

Tackling a scourge

Govt. has come up with Comprehensive Cancer Care (CCC) strategy for early detection and treatment of increasing incidence of the disease besides spreading awareness among public

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2022

Could 'virtual nurses' be the answer to aged care staffing woes? Dream on

Former Health Department Chief Martin Bowles has reportedly proposed “virtual nurses” could help address the shortage of nurses in aged care.

The Conversation · Aug 5, 2022

Monkeypox cases in NYC surpass 1K, says Health Dept.

NEW YORK — The number of people who’ve tested positive for monkeypox in New York City surpassed 1,000 on Monday — a deeply worrying milestone as the Big Apple continues its efforts to manage that disease and COVID-19 simultaneously.

Tribune News Service · Jul 26, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Padmanabham mandal in Visakhapatnam district selected for implementation of family doctor concept on a pilot basis

Health Department officials conduct training for the staff at PHCs, ASHA workers, ANMs and MLHPs in the mandal

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2022

Mum and passers-by did CPR on teen taken in taxi because no ambulance available, step-father says

The step-father of a teenager having an asthma attack who had to get a taxi to hospital because no ambulance was available says the family is deeply distressed by what unfolded but doesn't blame emergency workers.

ABC News · Jul 23, 2022

Ambulance unable to be sent to 13yo boy suffering asthma attack because none were available

A 13-year-old boy suffering an asthma attack stopped breathing in a taxi on the way to hospital after the child's mother was told no ambulances were available, with a number out of action due to ramping and other jobs.

ABC News · Jul 22, 2022

Poll: People worried about Covid in schools

Three out of every four people are worried by the fact that more Covid-19 cases have been found in schools, a survey by the Health Department has found.

Bangkok Post · Jul 20, 2022

As NYC runs out of monkeypox vaccine, Mayor Adams presses top Biden aides

Mayor Eric Adams raised alarm about New York City’s monkeypox vaccine “supply constraints” in a phone call with two of President Biden’s top public health officials late Tuesday as the city once again ran out of shots against the viral disease.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022

The Florida Keys reports its first confirmed case of monkeypox

MIAMI — The Florida Keys has its first confirmed case of monkeypox, state Health Department officials said Wednesday.

Miami Herald · Jul 13, 2022