Thiruvananthapuram: The death toll due to Shigella infection in Kerala has risen to five after two more fatalities were confirmed by the state health department on Monday. Among the latest victims is Arjav, a seven-year-old boy from Pookkottur in Malappuram district, who died while undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode. According Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has made significant progress over the last 12 years in ensuring affordable and accessible healthcare for all. He noted that the country takes pride in running the world’s largest healthcare programme, Ayushman Bharat, which provides quality medical treatment to economically vulnerable sections of society. Highlighting key Read More…
The District Medical Officer (DMO) of Palakkad has denied reports that cholera cases were confirmed in the district, contradicting an earlier statement made by Health Minister K. Muraleedharan. DMO Dr. T.V. Rosh clarified that no cholera cases have been reported in Palakkad. Following the DMO’s statement, the Health Department also revised its earlier position. On Read More…
Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan has criticised the state Health Department over its handling of the Nipah virus situation, alleging that the seriousness of the issue is not being adequately addressed. Speaking to reporters, Pinarayi Vijayan said Nipah is a matter of grave concern and accused the government of failing to implement effective preventive measures. He Read More…
A case of Shigella infection has been reported in Payyoli, Kozhikode district. The disease was confirmed in a three-year-old child, whose condition is currently stable, according to health officials. Meanwhile, seven more people have tested positive for Shigella at Kolayadi School in Wayanad, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 16. Read More…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has assured students that the NEET (UG) re-examination scheduled for June 21 will be conducted in a fair, transparent, and well-organised manner. Speaking to reporters in Bhopal on Friday, Pradhan appealed to NEET aspirants to remain confident and focus on their preparations for the medical entrance examination. He emphasized that Read More…
Shigella infections are spreading in Kerala, raising concerns among health authorities. In recent days, nine children in Wayanad district have been diagnosed with the disease, while one more case was confirmed on Thursday. Health officials have intensified preventive measures in the district. According to reports, 502 students of Kolayadi School in Wayanad are showing symptoms Read More…
Kozhikode: Health authorities have confirmed a case of Nipah virus infection in a 44-year-old man from Ramanattukara in Kozhikode district. The positive result was confirmed by the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune. The patient, a resident near Farook College within the Ramanattukara municipality limits, remains in critical condition and is undergoing treatment. Following the Read More…
KOZHIKODE: The Kerala government has issued a high alert in Kozhikode district following the confirmation of a Nipah virus infection. High-level review meetings will be held on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram under the leadership of the Health Minister and in Kozhikode in the presence of the District Collector to assess the situation and coordinate response measures. Read More…
A case of Nipah virus infection has been confirmed in Kozhikode district. The patient, a 43-year-old resident of Farook, is currently undergoing treatment at MIMS Hospital. Following the confirmation, healthcare workers at MIMS Hospital who came into contact with the patient are expected to enter quarantine as part of precautionary measures. State Health Minister K. Read More…