Thiruvananthapuram,: Amid the rising spread of communicable diseases across Kerala, the state government will convene the first meeting of its High-Power Committee on disease prevention and control on Saturday. The meeting will be held in Thiruvananthapuram and is expected to be inaugurated by Health Minister K. Muraleedharan. Members of the High-Power Committee, senior government officials Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A 70-year-old man from Thrikkaruva in Kollam district has died after contracting leptospirosis (rat fever), health officials said on Thursday. At present, seven people are undergoing treatment for leptospirosis in various hospitals across Kollam district. The Health Department also stated that around 20 people with symptoms of the disease are under observation. Meanwhile, fever Read More…
Kozhikode: A fresh case of Shigella infection has been confirmed in Kozhikode district, raising concerns among health authorities. A nine-year-old boy from Thuneri has tested positive for the bacterial infection after being treated for fever and diarrhoea at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. The test result was received after the child had recovered and returned Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is currently confronting a serious public health crisis as the continued spread of leptospirosis (rat fever), dengue fever, and various viral infections threatens both the social and economic well-being of the state. Health and environmental experts point out that the roots of these diseases extend far beyond hospitals and healthcare facilities, originating instead Read More…
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…