A 26-year-old nurse from Alappuzha succumbed to amoebic meningitis while undergoing treatment, officials said on Friday. The deceased, Aryamol, daughter of Vijayan and Ambili from Neerkunnam in Ambalappuzha, passed away at the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. She had been receiving treatment after developing symptoms of the infection about a month ago and was Read More…
A case has been registered against four government doctors in Kerala following the death of Niya a seven-year-old girl from rabies after a stray dog attack in Punalur, officials said on Thursday. The victim, Niya Faisal from Pathanapuram, was attacked by a stray dog while playing in front of her house. She later succumbed to Read More…
The Central Meteorological Department has warned of intense heat conditions across Kerala on Sunday and Monday (April 26 and 27), with temperatures expected to rise 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal. According to the forecast, Palakkad district may record temperatures up to 40°C, while Kollam could see up to 39°C. Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Thrissur, and Read More…
The Health Department has issued a warning about the increased risk of amoebic brain infection during the ongoing summer season and has released a set of precautionary guidelines for the public. According to the advisory, people are strictly advised to avoid bathing in or washing their face with contaminated or untreated water. Authorities have also Read More…
The Thrissur Corporation health wing seized stale, rotten, and contaminated food items from several hotels in the city during inspections conducted ahead of the Thrissur Pooram. The action triggered protests by councillors of the Bharatiya Janata Party, who alleged that the authorities failed to disclose the names of the establishments involved, thereby protecting those responsible. Read More…
The Health Department has put in place extensive arrangements to tackle medical emergencies during the Thrissur Pooram, in view of the prevailing heatwave conditions. Around 100 healthcare personnel, including doctors, staff nurses, and paramedical staff, have been deployed for special duty. At Thrissur General Hospital, three medical teams comprising 125 members will function in shifts. Read More…
Mumbai: India is facing a significant shortage of skin donors, with a wide gap between supply and demand for treating burn victims, according to the National Burns Centre. Speaking to reporters, Dr Sunil Keswani, Director of the Navi Mumbai-based centre, said the lack of awareness about skin donation is a major factor contributing to the Read More…
In a socially significant initiative, an NGO in Maharashtra’s Parbhani organised a traditional baby shower for two HIV-positive pregnant women, aiming to challenge stigma and promote awareness around HIV. The event, held last week, celebrated motherhood with dignity and compassion. Organisers said the initiative was intended to dispel common myths about HIV and highlight that, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, with the Meteorological Department issuing warnings of intense heat conditions across the state. At the same time, slight relief is expected as light rainfall is likely in parts of southern and central Kerala. Rain is forecast in districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The State Drugs Control Department has banned the distribution and sale of certain batches of medicines after they were found to be of substandard quality during routine testing conducted in March. According to officials, the affected medicines failed to meet quality standards in tests carried out at state-run drug testing laboratories. In response, the Read More…