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Karnataka records three deaths in last one week; infecting strain yet to be established

Three COVID-19 deaths reported in Bengaluru after two-month gap; Karnataka records 40,317 deaths, 92 active cases. Health Minister directs 1,500 tests daily & adequate beds & oxygen availability. No restrictions on New Year celebrations yet.

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Travel plans for Christmas remain intact despite a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in Bengaluru

Travellers from Bengaluru plan trips to domestic & international destinations despite COVID-19 resurgence. Health Dept. urges to follow guidelines.

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Karnataka to increase COVID-19 testing to 5,000 a day, issues guidelines for genome sequencing

Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department increases testing and Whole Genome Sequencing to prepare for COVID-19 upsurge.

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Nearly 38 lakh people counselled, treated for mental health issues at Karnataka government clinics in four years

Over 38 lakh people have been treated and counselled for mental health issues in Karnataka's State-run clinics in four years. Common disorders reported include anxiety, depression, substance and alcohol abuse apart from obsessive compulsive disorders.

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PCPNDT violations: Only 100 cases filed in last 21 years

Despite the State struggling to arrest a steady decline in the child sex ratio from 958 in 2011-2013 to 916 in 2018-2020 (for every 1,000 males as per SRS data), Karnataka’s Health Department has booked only 100 violation cases of Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Regulation and Prevention of Misuse)…

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‘Enhanced’ Aarogyasri scheme will be launched in Andhra Pradesh on December 18, says Chief Minister

The YSR Aarogyasri scheme with enhanced benefits will be launched in Andhra Pradesh on December 18, Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said on December 13 (Wednesday) and asked the health officials to instil confidence among people that all Aarogyasri card holders can avail of free medical treatment up to…

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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’.

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H1N1 fever case reported in Alappuzha

The Health department has urged the public to remain vigilant after an H1N1 fever (swine flu) case was reported in Alappuzha district last week.

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‘Join hands to spread awareness on HIV’

MLA Channareddy Patil Tunnur has appealed to the public to join hands with the Health Department to create awareness on HIV and its prevention through precautions.

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Telangana reports one positive COVID-19 case, officials say nothing to worry

Telangana reported one COVID-19 case on Nov 28. Health Dept. said daily bulletin is routine, with avg. 1-2 cases. Latest bulletin showed 1 positive case, 1 recovery, 4 under isolation, 415 samples tested & 35 reports pending. Union Health Ministry issued letter to review public health & hospital preparedness. Directive…

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53 persons diagnosed with dengue in a day: T.N. Health Minister

53 persons diagnosed with dengue in a day; 571 under treatment in govt. hospitals. 6,222 tested positive for infection since Jan. 359 persons with fever, 149 with cold & cough in medical camps. Special medical camps to treat monsoon-related ailments for 10 weeks. Cardiology unit to be established at Tiruvallur…

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Telangana recorded 5,263 dengue cases this season

Telangana records 5,263 dengue cases, down from 7,988 last year. Health Minister Harish Rao urges citizens to remain vigilant, seek medical attention at govt hospitals, and warns of private hospitals exploiting patients. No dengue-related deaths since 2020, with 4,592 cases and 2 deaths in 2018. Govt provides 1,099 NS1 kits,…

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310 pharmacists get appointment letters

To mark World Pharmacists Day, 310 new pharmacists were appointed to the Directorate of Public Health, Directorate of Medical Education, and Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad. Health Minister Harish Rao emphasised the role of pharmacists in providing quality healthcare services, noting their importance in ensuring a continuous supply of medications to…

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Nipah puts Kerala under siege again

While authorities are scrambling to stop the Nipah spread, questions are being asked about the frequent recurrence of the virus in Kerala.

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Border districts on alert over Nipah outbreak in Kerala

In the wake of the Nipah outbreak in Kerala, border districts are on alert with the district administrations in Mysuru, Kodagu, and Chamarajnagar issuing guidelines and asking for stepping up surveillance on the borders, setting up check-posts and deploying medical teams with facilities.

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Health Minister wants to extend operational hours of Namma Clinics in Bengaluru

The Health Department is contemplating extending the operational hours of Namma Clinics in city for the benefit of daily wage workers who work throughout the day. However, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike is yet to deliberate on the same.

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"Given instructions to Health Department, DIPR to run campaign regarding Dengue": Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj announced the launch of a comprehensive dengue awareness campaign following a spurt in vector-borne disease amid floods in the nation's capital region. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mobile app to aid mosquito control in Kottayam

Kottayam Challenge app to monitor anti-mosquito drive launched. Download from Google Play Store, register with phone/email. Record address, local body & ward. Upload photos before/after destroying breeding sites. Schools on Fridays, offices/shops/gardens on Saturdays, households on Sundays. Awareness programme on July 29. Health & LSG depts verify progress, award to…

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New leprosy case reported in Idukki

A new leprosy case has been reported in the high range area of Idukki. The case has been confirmed in a 22-year-old woman migrant labour in Karunapuram grama panchayat, said officials.

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PAC charges BJP govt. with failure to handle COVID-19 and recommends probe

PAC recommends probe into Health Dept's handling of COVID-19, including purchase of medicines, equipment, bed allocation, reimbursement of treatment cost to private hospitals, and expenditure by various departments. It found fault with officials for understating COVID deaths and recommended compensation to families of deceased. #COVID19 #Karnataka #PAC

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Andhra Pradesh registers 2,329 dengue and 1,630 malaria cases this year so far, says health official

Health Dept. is taking measures to prevent outbreak of malaria, dengue & other vector-borne diseases. 1,969 malaria-risk villages identified, 35,22,451 people screened & 1,630 malaria cases diagnosed. Of 40,194 samples collected for dengue, 2,329 positive. Indoor residual spray, anti-larval ops, fogging & RDT kits in place. Central govt. distributed 25.95…

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1,800-bed facility to come up at Osmania General Hospital

An official from the Health Department said that the new building will come up in the already existing 26-acre premises

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Dengue: Health department calls for intensive source reduction activities

The Health department has called for intensive source reduction activities in homes and public places as intermittent rains can lead to an explosion in vector breeding and a subsequent surge in dengue fever

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More relief camps opened in Alappuzha as more villages submerged

The Revenue department opened more relief camps in Alappuzha on Friday after floodwaters from the eastern side submerged more villages in Kuttanad, upper Kuttanad and other low-lying areas in the district

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State’s annual battle with fever

Kerala is battling yet another epidemic season when dengue and leptospirosis cases soar and hospitals buckle under the sheer number of patients that fill up fever wards and crowd outpatient clinics.

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