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With POCSO cases on the rise, Karnataka Health Department authorises govt. hospitals to procure evidence collection kits locally

Karnataka Health Department authorizes government hospitals to procure SAFE kits for POCSO cases, ensuring timely evidence collection.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

108 ambulance staff put off protest plan till completion of election process

Following an assurance by Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Health Commissioner Randeep D. that their demand for doing away with zonal classification for payment of wages would be discussed after the process of the Lok Sabha election is completed, the employees of the 108 Arogya Kavacha emergency service have…

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

No cholera outbreak in Karnataka; six sporadic cases reported since January this year, says Health Commissioner

Bengaluru Health Commissioner addresses sporadic Cholera cases, advises precautions, and emphasizes the importance of reporting cases accurately.

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

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Health Department orders probe into allegations of harassment by Bengaluru Rural District Family Welfare Officer against DHO

The Bengaluru Rural District Family Welfare Officer S R Manjunath has alleged that the DHO Sunil Kumar has been harassing him for continuing investigation and registering cases against two private hospitals

The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024

With increasing COVID deaths, State Health Department asks TAC’s opinion on suitable clinical protocols for patients with comorbidities

COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee discusses management of comorbidities & targeted treatment; 20 deaths reported since mid-December.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

COVID-19: State to soon direct doctors to focus on targeted treatment of comorbidities

Following the State Death Audit Committee’s conclusion that COVID-19 was an incidental finding in nine of the 10 deaths that have been analysed so far, the State Health Department will soon issue directions to doctors to focus on targeted treatment of comorbidities.

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

Health Department directs DHOs to seal down ‘fake’ clinics in Karnataka

In the wake of the recent unearthing of a sex determination racket across Bengaluru, Mandya, and Mysuru districts, the Health Department has directed the District Health Officers (DHOs) to enforce the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments (KPME) Act more effectively and seal ‘fake clinics’.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: State to set up two microsites to accelerate digital health adoption

Karnataka sets up two microsites in Belagavi and Mysuru to enable private healthcare providers to participate in Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Microsites are clusters of healthcare facilities offering digital health services. NHA launched 100 Microsites Project to facilitate ABDM adoption. State Health Commissioner Randeep D. appeals to private healthcare…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Nearly 550 road traffic accident victims got emergency treatment under State’s ‘Accident Victims scheme’ in last one year

550-plus road accident victims in Karnataka treated under government's cashless scheme since last April

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Short on basic drugs, Karnataka government asks hospitals to procure 44 essential drugs locally

However, because of insufficient funds, hospitals are finding it hard to procure them

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022

Nearly 20% of government hospitals in Karnataka yet to complete fire safety audits

Hospitals had been directed to take up fire audits on May 7 after Prime Ministers video conference with CMs of all States

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2022

Karnataka government directs private hospitals to set aside beds for COVID patients

C V Raman and Bowring hospitals have also been directed to reserve 50 beds each for COVID patients

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2022

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: After tardy start, Karnataka plans full coverage in six months

ABDM aims to digitise healthcare delivery by building an ecosystem that rides on collaboration between the government and the private sector

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2022

Ayushman Bharat tech centre in Bengaluru soon: NHA CEO

The centre will be located in Arogya Soudha

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2022

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The Hindu · Jun 8, 2022

Surging cases in Bengaluru concerning, says Karnataka COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee

TAC took note of the Centre’s letter dated June 3 to some States including Karnataka where cases are on the rise

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

Karnataka: No rise in hospital admissions, deaths; it's not another Covid wave, says official

BENGALURU: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said the Covid-19 pandemic is under control in the state and there is no need for panic.

The Times of India · Jun 6, 2022

Health department allays fourth wave fear; Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai says Covid under control

BENGALURU: The number of Covid cases in the state, especially Bengaluru, has spiked in the last one week. But there is no need to press the panic button, say state health department authorities.

The Hindu · May 25, 2022

Only 27% of 166 govt. hospitals in State complete fire safety audits

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The Hindu · May 10, 2022

State’s plan to ramp up testing hit by Centre’s advisory

Daily tests have remained in the range of 10,000-11,000

The Hindu · Mar 25, 2022

State finds Omicron BA.2 variant in 99% of sequenced samples in Feb. last week

Only 0.08% samples were found to be infected with Delta

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