Health department reviews disease preparation amid rising heat in Kerala
1 month, 1 week ago

Health department reviews disease preparation amid rising heat in Kerala

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Health Minister Veena George has instructed officials to ramp up vigilance against infectious diseases as the state experiences intense heat and the likelihood of intermittent rain. “During periods of water shortages, special attention must be paid to preventing diarrhoeal diseases, jaundice, typhoid, and other waterborne illnesses. The minister further highlighted the rising cases of cold, cough, viral fever, influenza, dengue, rabies, and diarrhoeal diseases across various regions. She urged people experiencing fever lasting more than three days or showing serious symptoms to seek medical attention immediately.

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How to Prevent Fevers and Viral Infections in Kids This Monsoon
6 months, 3 weeks ago

How to Prevent Fevers and Viral Infections in Kids This Monsoon

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With heavy rains this season, children are more susceptible to viral fevers and infections, prompting doctors to urge parents to remain vigilant. Soujanya, Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist from the renowned Kamineni Hospital, many children are presenting with symptoms of cough, cold, viral fevers, and stomach infections during this time. Speaking to the media, they noted, "The severity of the …

Tackle Seasonal Diseases Effectively, Rajanarsimha Tells Officials
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tackle Seasonal Diseases Effectively, Rajanarsimha Tells Officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:In order to effectively tackle the rise in seasonal diseases across the state, health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha on Thursday directed heads of departments and district medical and health officers to go on field visits and submit comprehensive reports on the preventive and remedial measures being taken in districts to combat seasonal diseases. He said district control rooms must submit updated …

Health officials initiate steps to contain viral fevers
8 months ago

Health officials initiate steps to contain viral fevers

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: In the wake of incessant rainfall affecting several parts of six districts, AP health authorities and other stakeholder departments have started taking measures to contain the spread of viral fevers in those districts. A majority of 40 women are from the ASR district.Health authorities, in association with officials from panchayat raj and rural water supply, are ensuring provision of …

Officials told to take preventive measures for seasonal diseases
9 months ago

Officials told to take preventive measures for seasonal diseases

The Hindu  

We need preventive measures, not the ones taken after the outbreak of seasonal diseases to save the lives of people, Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Medical Education Y. Satya Kumar Yadav told officials on June 24. In a video conference on seasonal diseases with the District Medical and Health Officers and the department officials, Mr. Satya Kumar Yadav …

Monsoon woes: DMHO calls for vigil against seasonal diseases
9 months, 1 week ago

Monsoon woes: DMHO calls for vigil against seasonal diseases

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The district health department has highlighted the imminent threat of seasonal diseases in view of the monsoon’s onset. A meeting chaired by DMHO Dr Jagadeeswara Rao on Wednesday focused on preventive measures against diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and diseases transmitted by insects.The meeting emphasized the importance of community action in preventing these diseases. "It is necessary to …

TS: Health Department Issues Advisory to Combat Monsoon Illnesses: Tips and Precautions
9 months, 2 weeks ago

TS: Health Department Issues Advisory to Combat Monsoon Illnesses: Tips and Precautions

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With the rains likely to usher in the mosquito season bring with it dengue, malaria and chikungunya, the health department has issued a public health advisory for protection against monsoon-related illnesses. Washing of hands frequently, avoid eating outside, especially raw, pre-cut and uncovered food sold in the open like chaat, salads, fruits and juices were recommended along with eating …

Telangana Health dept issues advisory to avoid infections and diseases during monsoon
10 months ago

Telangana Health dept issues advisory to avoid infections and diseases during monsoon

The Hindu  

In response to the Indian Meteorological Department’s forecast of light to moderate rains or thundershowers across Telangana, the State Health Department has issued a list of precautionary measures to combat the spread of viral infections, mosquito-borne, food, and water-borne diseases. Precautions against mosquito-borne diseases To prevent Malaria, Dengue, and Chikungunya, the Health department has advised residents to use mosquito nets …

Telangana Health department issues heatwave advisory
11 months ago

Telangana Health department issues heatwave advisory

The Hindu  

In the midst of a yellow heatwave alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department across 18 districts of Telangana and with temperatures soaring up to 44° Celsius, the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory to stay safe during the heatwave. These include infants, young children, individuals engaged in outdoor work, pregnant women, those with mental …

‘Stay hydrated’: Karnataka health ministry issues advisory to combat heatwave as sunstroke cases increase
1 year ago

‘Stay hydrated’: Karnataka health ministry issues advisory to combat heatwave as sunstroke cases increase

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka health ministry on Tuesday issued guidelines to the public in view of a heatwave in the state. Use Oral Rehydration Solution, and consume homemade drinks like lemon water, butter milk/lassi, fruit juices with some added salt,” The advisory read. “Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables with high water content like water melon, musk melon, orange, grapes, pineapple, cucumber, lettuce …

Kerala Public Health committee discuss measures for monsoon preparedness
1 year ago

Kerala Public Health committee discuss measures for monsoon preparedness

The Hindu  

Coordinated activities by various departments are important for the prevention and control of infectious diseases. The State-level public health committee, district-level committees and the committees at regional/local-body levels should meet at periodic intervals, assess the situation of infectious diseases accurately and take necessary preventive and control measures, Health Minister Veena George has said. She was speaking at the first meeting …

Heatwave sparks surge in waterborne diseases in Kerala
1 year ago

Heatwave sparks surge in waterborne diseases in Kerala

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The rise in temperature has seen a dip in the quality of drinking water and a resultant spike in waterborne illnesses. There have been nearly 570 confirmed cases of hepatitis A, which is directly linked to the ingestion of water contaminated with fecal matter, reported in the state this year alone, besides incidence of acute diarrhoeal diseases and typhoid. …

Weather Triggers Respiratory Woes: Doctors Issue Caution
1 year, 3 months ago

Weather Triggers Respiratory Woes: Doctors Issue Caution

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With the weather undergoing a significant shift after the rain brought in by Cyclone Michaung, doctors are witnessing a surge in respiratory ailments. "Patients with underlying lung conditions are seeing a prolonged recovery period of three weeks, which is markedly longer than the usual five to seven days for individuals without such health complications," said Dr Hari Krishna, senior …

Tamil Nadu sees rise in fever cases amid heavy rainfall, people asked to wear masks
1 year, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu sees rise in fever cases amid heavy rainfall, people asked to wear masks

India Today  

Authorities in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore have issued a statement urging people to wear masks and maintain social distancing due to a spike in fever cases in the state. In a statement, the district administration said there has been an increase in such cases due to heavy rainfall. People are also urged to maintain social distancing and wear a mask while …

Kerala: IMD issues orange alert in 4 districts as rains continue to lash
1 year, 5 months ago

Kerala: IMD issues orange alert in 4 districts as rains continue to lash

Live Mint  

The Indian Meteorological Department Monday issued an orange alert in four districts of Kerala forecasting isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall along with gusty winds in the districts of Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Idukki on October 16. Thunderstorm with moderate rainfall and gusty wind speed reaching 40 km/h is likely to occur at one or two places in the Thiruvananthapuram, …

Alarming Rise in Seasonal Diseases Leaves City Folk Worried
1 year, 8 months ago

Alarming Rise in Seasonal Diseases Leaves City Folk Worried

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Incessant rains, temperatures that are fluctuating every now and then and heavy waterlogging have converted most localities in the city into breeding grounds for a plethora of seasonal diseases and illnesses. Doctors have expressed concern at the steady rise of flu, dengue and malaria cases, respiratory tract infections, viral fever and water and food-borne infections this monsoon season. High …

Govt effort on to curb vector-borne diseases
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt effort on to curb vector-borne diseases

Live Mint  

The Union health ministry has sounded the alarm on a vector-borne disease outbreak with record rainfall in North India creating a favourable breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes. Experts from the National Centre for Disease Control have identified August and September as high-risk months for outbreaks of chikungunya, dengue, malaria, Japanese encephalitis and other vector-borne diseases. Besides, the health minister reviewed …

Health Ministry team to visit Bihar, Uttar Pradesh to help with heat-related illnesses, says Mandaviya
1 year, 9 months ago

Health Ministry team to visit Bihar, Uttar Pradesh to help with heat-related illnesses, says Mandaviya

The Hindu  

A team of experts from the Union Health Ministry will visit States such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to support them in public health response measures to address heat-related illnesses, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday. “Several states have been experiencing severe heat conditions since the past few days and this underscores the importance of sturdy and timely preparedness …

Downpour in Bengaluru continues, IMD predicts more rain, doctors warn against infections
1 year, 10 months ago

Downpour in Bengaluru continues, IMD predicts more rain, doctors warn against infections

India Today  

As pre-monsoon rains in Bengaluru sent normal lives out of routine, two more people were recently killed in rain-related incidents in the Silicon Valley area of the city. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has also started working towards its plan to set up 63 temporary monsoon control rooms in the city, which will be functional by June 1. DOCTORS WARN …

Mixed weather increases array of seasonal diseases in Telangana
1 year, 10 months ago

Mixed weather increases array of seasonal diseases in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The erratic weather this summer — a combination of extreme heat, humidity and rains — has become conducive for an array of heat and humidity-induced diseases and illnesses, doctors said. Dr Somnath Gupta, a consultant physician and diabetologist with a private hospital, said, “Any extreme changes in weather, such as high levels of temperature and humidity or sudden rains, …

Karnataka govt issues new guidelines amid rising H3N2 cases
2 years ago

Karnataka govt issues new guidelines amid rising H3N2 cases

Live Mint  

There is no need to panic regarding Influenza A H3N2 variant virus infection in Karnataka and the guidelines will be released soon for people to take precautions, said State Health Minister K Sudhakar in a meeting with the technical advisory committee and senior officials on Monday. “The Central government in its guidelines has set a target of 25 tests per …

Kerala to open fever clinics in all public sector hospitals
2 years, 10 months ago

Kerala to open fever clinics in all public sector hospitals

The Hindu  

With the onset of the rains, an increase in dengue and leptospirosis cases should be expected in the next four months in the State and people should be on the alert, Health Minister Veena George said here on Monday. The Health department, which reviewed the State’s infectious diseases plan on Monday, decided to strengthen all preventive and control measures and …

Health officials on high alert in flood-hit regions in Karnataka
3 years, 8 months ago

Health officials on high alert in flood-hit regions in Karnataka

India Today  

With many districts witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding, Karnataka Minister of Health, Family Welfare, and Medical Education, Dr K Sudhakar on Friday directed health officials to take all necessary precautions to prevent disease outbreaks in flood-affected areas of the state. Dr K Sudhakar reviewed the health department's flood preparedness in a meeting with senior health officials at Arogya Soudha in …

MP Health Dept Warns of Increased Risk of Swine Flu amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Weather Changes
4 years, 5 months ago

MP Health Dept Warns of Increased Risk of Swine Flu amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Weather Changes

News 18  

The risk of swine flu has increased in Madhya Pradesh with the change in weather amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The state Health Department has issued guidelines to its officials to deal with the possible threat of swine flu and asked for immediate measures to tackle any eventuality. The Directorate of Health has written to all the Chief Medical and …

Even slight increase in pollution levels could lead to rise in coronavirus cases: AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria
4 years, 5 months ago

Even slight increase in pollution levels could lead to rise in coronavirus cases: AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria

India Today  

With the festive season approaching as well as the transition into the winter season, experts have pointed out that respiratory infections tend to occur more and stay around longer. “Since there is a rise in air pollution, there is data to state through certain modelling studies from China and Italy which show that in areas where there is even a …

Why is outbreak of fever a worry in Kerala?
6 years, 6 months ago

Why is outbreak of fever a worry in Kerala?

The Hindu  

Public health officials had warned of the likelihood of outbreak of infectious diseases in the aftermath of the Kerala floods, and the State is battling a disease called leptospirosis, commonly known as ‘rat fever.’ Officials have confirmed 143 cases, with six deaths in the first four days of September. The key carriers are rodents, livestock and dogs, and that is …

Kerala intensifies vigil to prevent disease outbreaks in relief camps
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala intensifies vigil to prevent disease outbreaks in relief camps

Live Mint  

New Delhi: As flood waters start receding in disaster-hit Kerala, a new threat looms. The public health department of the state government is grappling with skin diseases and fever in the relief camps in the first signs of disease outbreaks. “As several flood victims are staying close together in relief camps, the chances of people contracting skin diseases are high. …

Kerala gearing up for disease outbreak after water recedes
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala gearing up for disease outbreak after water recedes

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Kerala, the best-performing state on the NITI Aayog health index, is witnessing a complete collapse of healthcare services following the devastating flood. Expressing its inability to fulfil the healthcare needs of it people, the Kerala government has sought help from the Union ministry of health and family welfare for medicines, and private hospitals. Rajeev Sadanandan, additional chief secretary …

Water, vector-borne disease outbreak looms over Kerala
6 years, 7 months ago

Water, vector-borne disease outbreak looms over Kerala

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Flood-hit Kerala, already grappling with vector-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya, now also faces the threat of water-borne illnesses, with public health experts warning of an outbreak of cholera, typhoid, hepatitis and leptospirosis. Because of the lack of safe drinking water there may be an increase in people suffering from diarrhoea, typhoid and leptospirosis, a bacterial disease …

Cases of viral fever on rise in Krishna district
11 years, 8 months ago

Cases of viral fever on rise in Krishna district

The Hindu  

Incessant rains have raised a spectre of the outbreak of water—borne diseases in at least two mandals in Krishna district. Continuous rains have caused stagnation of water and sanitation is badly hit in some villages, causing contamination of sources of drinking water, which may trigger outbreak of water—borne diseases, said District Medical and Health Officer Dr Sarasajakshi. Many cases of …

Uttarakhand: No outbreak of any disease, claims govt
11 years, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand: No outbreak of any disease, claims govt

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jun 27: The government today said no outbreak of any water, food or air-borne disease has been reported from the flood-affected areas of Uttarakhand. The team had left yesterday.”No outbreak of water borne/food borne/air borne or direct contact diseases has been reported from affected areas,” said a Health Ministry statement.It added that after picking up early warning signals, …

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