Swine flu: Telangana high court questions state’s preparedness
5 years, 1 month ago

Swine flu: Telangana high court questions state’s preparedness

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With the mishandling of the dengue outbreak still fresh in memory, the High Court has begun taking stock of the state government’s preparedness to tackle swine flu during the winter. The court directed the Chief Secretary to file an affidavit indicating the steps, both preventive and curative, being taken by the government to tackle swine flu which usually strikes between December and February. Justice Chauhan asked the government to direct all private hospitals to deal with swine flu case as part of corporate social responsibility, particularly for the economically weaker sections. The court took cognizance of the submissions of counsels Kovutturi Pavan Kumar and Niranjan Reddy that there were only two diagnostic centres to detect swine flu and arrangements had not been made to tackle the disease and the vaccine was not available.Mr Pav-an Kumar said the government was not properly utilising media to create awareness among the public.

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Preventive steps to control dengue insufficient: Karnataka High Court
5 months ago

Preventive steps to control dengue insufficient: Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

Observing that the steps taken by the authorities, particularly the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on containing dengue is more on the curative front, the High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday said actions initiated on the preventive front are insufficient. Too few identified On BBMP’s claim that it had identified 51 mosquito breeding hotspots, the Bench observed that the number of …

Dengue Surge: Karnataka High Court Appoints Senior Advocate KN Phanindra As Amicus
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue Surge: Karnataka High Court Appoints Senior Advocate KN Phanindra As Amicus

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday appointed Senior Advocate KN Phanindra as Amicus Curiae to assist the court in its suo-motu case against rise in number of Dengue cases in Bengaluru and other districts of the state, especially rural areas. ".the Right to Health and Right to be Treated and Right to Live in a Healthy Environment is a fundamental …

Karnataka HC takes cognisance of dengue exigency based on Letter To The Editor
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka HC takes cognisance of dengue exigency based on Letter To The Editor

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday, July 10, took suo motu cognisance of the rise and the spread of dengue across the State based on a letter to the editor, written by a reader, published in an English daily, and reports related to the spread of the disease published in various newspapers. The court directed the State government to …

BJP seeks declaration of medical emergency in Karnataka over rising dengue cases
6 months ago

BJP seeks declaration of medical emergency in Karnataka over rising dengue cases

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Following the death of 11 year old boy Gagan, a resident of Bengaluru city owing to suspected dengue on Friday and the State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday urged the State Government to declare a ‘medical emergency situation.’ Lok Sabha member C.N. Manjunath, at a press conference in Bengaluru, asked the State Government to constitute a task …

Telangana recorded 5,263 dengue cases this season
1 year, 3 months ago

Telangana recorded 5,263 dengue cases this season

The Hindu  

Telangana has recorded a total of 5,263 cases of dengue this season, marking a decrease from the 7,988 cases reported during the same period last year, according to Health Minister T. Harish Rao. Recent data from the Health Department indicates a slight increase in fever cases over the past week and ten days, possibly attributed to fluctuating weather patterns, he …

Telangana Govt restocks Covid-19 vaccine, but beneficiaries a no-show
1 year, 8 months ago

Telangana Govt restocks Covid-19 vaccine, but beneficiaries a no-show

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Despite a recent resurgence in the number of Covid-19 cases, there are hardly any takers for the booster dose even a week after the state government stocked primary health centres and urban PHCs with doses of Corbevax which is manufactured by the city-based Biological E. That state does not have Covishield or Covaxin with it. Vaccination counters and testing …

No need for alarm over rising flu cases: Telangana Health Minister
1 year, 10 months ago

No need for alarm over rising flu cases: Telangana Health Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The health department has sounded an alert over the rising cases of flu in the state and the city, while also declaring that there was no need for any alarm and urged people to follow safety precautions indicating that wearing face masks could be a good idea to ensure cold and cough do not spread from one to another …

HC tells Telangana to follow Centre’s Covid rules
3 years ago

HC tells Telangana to follow Centre’s Covid rules

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Amid fears of a possible third wave of Covid-19 and rise in Omicron cases, the Telangana High Court on Friday directed the state government to ensure that testing is carried out on a large scale, especially in borders, airports, bus stops and railway stations. The court also directed the state government to explore possibilities to establish another children's hospital …

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Interfere With State Government Order Allowing Only Students, Teachers, Staff With One Dose Of Vaccine To Attend Colleges
3 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Interfere With State Government Order Allowing Only Students, Teachers, Staff With One Dose Of Vaccine To Attend Colleges

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Saturday refused to interfere with the government order, permitting only those students, teachers and staff members who have been vaccinated to attend colleges. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum while disposing off a petition filed challenging the government order dated July 16, said, "We are of the …

Vaccinate all or face action, Telangana High Court warns Centre and State
3 years, 3 months ago

Vaccinate all or face action, Telangana High Court warns Centre and State

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Taking a serious note of the Covid-19 death of a government teacher in Kothagudem district and 71 school students from across the State becoming asymptomatic coronavirus cases, the Telangana High Court on Wednesday asked the state government to complete vaccination of all teaching and non-teaching staff in schools within two months. "All government schools and some private institutions have …

Will Telangana Lockdown be Extended or Relief in Sight for State? Decision at 2pm Today
3 years, 7 months ago

Will Telangana Lockdown be Extended or Relief in Sight for State? Decision at 2pm Today

News 18  

The Telangana Cabinet will meet on Tuesday at 2pm to take a decision on the extension of Covid-induced lockdown According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the state cabinet is likely to discuss the situation in the state amidst the Corona, medical and health, agriculture operations, the economic situation in the state due to lockdown etc. Telangana on Monday reported 1,933 …

Serious Mental Health Issues Have Cropped Up As Fallout Of COVID-19 Infection: Telangana High Court Seeks Action Plan From State
3 years, 7 months ago

Serious Mental Health Issues Have Cropped Up As Fallout Of COVID-19 Infection: Telangana High Court Seeks Action Plan From State

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court has sought a blue print from the State government for treatment of persons suffering mental trauma as a fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic. She ordered, "Having regard to the fact that serious mental health issues have cropped up as a fallout of the COVID-19 infection, it is directed that a blueprint be prepared and placed on …

Telangana HC Unhappy With KCR Govt Over Covid Measures, Vaccines, Treatment Costs at Pvt Hospitals
3 years, 7 months ago

Telangana HC Unhappy With KCR Govt Over Covid Measures, Vaccines, Treatment Costs at Pvt Hospitals

News 18  

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the K Chandrashekhar Rao-led state government for failing to implement its previous orders over containing the spread of coronavirus, vaccination programme and stopping private hospitals from exploiting patients and their families. Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Vijaysen Reddy expressed their discontent to Advocate General BS Prasad that the government …

COVID Vaccine Availability An Area Of Concern; Necessary To Vaccinate All Even If It Is For The Selfish Interest Of Others: Madras High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID Vaccine Availability An Area Of Concern; Necessary To Vaccinate All Even If It Is For The Selfish Interest Of Others: Madras High Court

Live Law  

On a plea seeking vaccination for the homeless, the Madras High Court on Monday observed that even if it is for the selfish interest of the rest of the population which may be better placed, it is necessary to vaccinate all, since those who are not vaccinated may be a risk to the others. Thus, the Court expressed hope that …

'Put Your House In Order': Telangana High Court Seeks Strategy To Combat Third Wave Of COVID19; Appreciates Lockdown Implementation By Police
3 years, 7 months ago

'Put Your House In Order': Telangana High Court Seeks Strategy To Combat Third Wave Of COVID19; Appreciates Lockdown Implementation By Police

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Monday asked the State Government to put its house in order and ensure that the directions issued by the Court with respect to Covid-19 issues in the State are complied with scrupulously. Follow all directions and file compliance The Division Bench noted that the State has not filed details regarding steps taken for: Oxygen audit …

Telangana HC dresses down govt; mocks its way of dealing with Covid
3 years, 7 months ago

Telangana HC dresses down govt; mocks its way of dealing with Covid

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Once again, the High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Telangana government for showing complacency in dealing with the second wave surge of Covid 19. The division bench comprising Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B Vijaysen Reddy observed that the government itself had been causing damage to Telangana and its people. The Bench took notice of …

BREAKING-Consider Vaccinating Students Appearing For Board Exams Against COVID19 : Allahabad High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

BREAKING-Consider Vaccinating Students Appearing For Board Exams Against COVID19 : Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

In a suo moto action taken in view of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Central Government and Indian Counsel for Medical Research to consider giving vaccination to students pursing higher education and giving board examinations. "Central Government and Indian Counsel for Medical Research must rethink for extending the benefit of vaccination …

Telangana High Court pulls up state over spurt in Covid-19 cases
3 years, 9 months ago

Telangana High Court pulls up state over spurt in Covid-19 cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday pulled up the state government over the spurt in Covid-19 cases, given its failure to step up RT-PCR tests as was suggested by the court earlier. The court chided the government over the nod it gave to opening up commercial activities, malls, cinema halls, bars, pubs, congregations and gatherings without imposing any Covid-19 …

Telangana on special alert over COVID-19 spread
3 years, 9 months ago

Telangana on special alert over COVID-19 spread

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic in neighbouring Maharashtra has put the Telangana state government on a special alert. The minister, during a teleconference with district medical and health officers and superintendents of government hospitals, said the number of tests every day must be raised to 50,000. The main centre gets 500 samples a day.” The rise in cases …

Telangana High Court refuses to intervene in Covid vaccine reactions issue
3 years, 11 months ago

Telangana High Court refuses to intervene in Covid vaccine reactions issue

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court refused on Thursday to intervene in the matter of adverse reactions to some individuals in the Covid-19 vaccination programme. Responding to a batch of 24 public interest litigations seeking court intervention to ascertain safety aspects of the vaccine, a division bench of Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy made it clear that …

MP Health Dept Warns of Increased Risk of Swine Flu amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Weather Changes
4 years, 2 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 …

COVID death stats given by government unbelievable: Telangana High Court
4 years, 4 months ago

COVID death stats given by government unbelievable: Telangana High Court

The Hindu  

Observing that the tally of nine to 10 deaths daily due to COVID-19 given by the State government were ‘unbelievable’, Telangana High Court on Friday expressed dissatisfaction over the government reports on spread of coronavirus in the State. A bench of Chief Justice Raghvendra Singh Chauhan and Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy, hearing a batch of PIL pleas related to COVID-19, …

Telangana HC Warns State Govt. Of Contempt For Failing To Comply With Order Of COVID-Testing Of Dead Bodies Released By Hospitals [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Telangana HC Warns State Govt. Of Contempt For Failing To Comply With Order Of COVID-Testing Of Dead Bodies Released By Hospitals [Read Order]

Live Law  

Perusing the compliance report of the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, the Telangana High Court on Monday observed that the state government's report is absolutely silent on the issue whether the dead bodies being released from hospitals are duly tested for the presence of Coronavirus or not. It was argued before the division bench by the Advocate General …

High Court orders Telangana to test all dead bodies for Covid-19
4 years, 7 months ago

High Court orders Telangana to test all dead bodies for Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Pointing to government attempts of show fewer Covid-19 cases, the Telangana High Court on Tuesday asked it to conduct tests for Covid-19 on dead bodies before they are released from hospitals, apart from ordering it to provide data on tests conducted on returning guest workers and the upgrading of Covid-hit areas to green zones. A bench of Chief Justice …

Court slams Telangana police for not acting against those who attacked doctor
4 years, 8 months ago

Court slams Telangana police for not acting against those who attacked doctor

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A division bench of the Telangana High Court found fault with the Telangana Police for not taking any action against persons who attacked a doctor and medical team deputed to treat Covid-19 patients. If police abstain from taking stringent action against persons who resort to such crimes, then the general public that throngs various hospitals for treatment for Covid-19 …

Telangana HC Calls Upon State Govt. For Information On Security At Hospitals After Attack On Doctors, Destruction Of Property [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Telangana HC Calls Upon State Govt. For Information On Security At Hospitals After Attack On Doctors, Destruction Of Property [Read Order]

Live Law  

On Wednesday last week, Telangana High Court took stock of a letter initiated as a PIL seeking directions to the State Government for remarks and records in connection with the security arrangement made by the police to Doctors & other supporting staff treating COVID19. "In compliance with the directions of His Lord the Hon'ble Chief justice on the office note …

COVID-19: Telangana HC Seeks Status Report On Supreme Court Order For Protection Of Children Living In Child Care Institutions [Read Order]
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Telangana HC Seeks Status Report On Supreme Court Order For Protection Of Children Living In Child Care Institutions [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Monday asked all the Juvenile Justice Boards and Children Courts in the state to file a status report in terms of the Supreme Court order dated April 3, regarding measures to be taken to protect children in conflict with law. Through the said order in a suo moto case titled "In Re Contagion Of COVID-19 …

Telangana in combat mode after its first COVID-19 case
4 years, 10 months ago

Telangana in combat mode after its first COVID-19 case

The Hindu  

The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the State was reported from Hyderabad on Monday where a man, who recently returned from Dubai, tested postive for coronavirus. In Dubai, he worked along with people from Hong Kong Telangana Health Minister Eatala Rajender said the man who developed cough, sneezing, consulted doctors at Apollo Hospital, Secunderabad, as an out patient and …

Swine flu: Vaccination programme organised in Supreme Court
4 years, 10 months ago

Swine flu: Vaccination programme organised in Supreme Court

India TV News  

The most advanced quadrivalent vaccine for swine flu was made available to the Supreme Court Bar Association members free of cost at the apex court's dispensary. On request of the association, Chief Justice of India S A Bobde had directed strengthening of the Supreme Court dispensary with facilities of inoculation and vaccination for advocates and litigants, it said. The most …

Swine flu is back: Here's how you can prevent this deadly disease
4 years, 10 months ago

Swine flu is back: Here's how you can prevent this deadly disease

Firstpost  

As per data provided by NCDC, a total of 884 cases had been recorded this year with 14 resulting in death, as of 16th February. The judges, advocates and the court staff are advised to get the swine flu vaccination to prevent the spread of this deadly respiratory disease. What is swine flu Swine flu is a type of influenza …

Six SC Judges Down With Swine Flu; Preventive Measures To Be Taken
4 years, 10 months ago

Six SC Judges Down With Swine Flu; Preventive Measures To Be Taken

Live Law  

Six Supreme Court judges have been infected with swine flu caused by H1N1 virus.This was revealed by Justice D Y Chandrachud in court on Tuesday morning. He said that he has suggested the inoculation of those working in the SC.Justice Arun Mishra also told Senior Advocate Aryama. Six Supreme Court judges have been infected with swine flu caused by H1N1 …

Several SC Judges Contract Swine Flu, Preventive Measures Taken
4 years, 10 months ago

Several SC Judges Contract Swine Flu, Preventive Measures Taken

The Quint  

The Ministry of Health and Welfare released a statement in the afternoon of 25 February, in which it said that five judges of the apex court “have been affected from Swine Flu which is caused by H1N1 virus.” The Ministry statement notes that preventive measures were immediately taken by it to curb the situation, including Strengthening the First Aid Post …

6 Supreme Court judges down with H1N1 virus, CJI to issue direction for emergency situation
4 years, 10 months ago

6 Supreme Court judges down with H1N1 virus, CJI to issue direction for emergency situation

India TV News  

Six judges of Supreme Court are down with H1N1 virus, news agency ANI reported quoting Justice DY Chandrachud. Justice DY Chandrachud has further requested the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde to issue necessary directions in this regard to take care of the emergency situations which has arisen. That changed several years ago, when a new virus emerged that spread …

HC seeks report on dengue, viral control
4 years, 10 months ago

HC seeks report on dengue, viral control

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The High Court on Friday asked the state government to be as aggressive as possible in combating the spread of the novel coronavirus that is causing havoc in China, and said that it should not allow the virus to have opportunity for local transmission. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Raghavendra Singh Chauhan and Justice A. Abhishek Reddy directed …

150 swine flu cases in Telangana
4 years, 11 months ago

150 swine flu cases in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

As many as 150 people have tested positive for swine flu in Telangana so far and experts fear that the number may increase in coming days. "So far, we have tested around 370 people for swine flu, out of which 150 have reported positive. After dengue season is over, swine flu season starts in September month every year, which will …

Telangana High Court: Put swine flu precautions in place
5 years ago

Telangana High Court: Put swine flu precautions in place

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the State Government to submit details with regard to efforts to include private hospitals and diagnostic centres in tackling the impending swine flu threat, which lurks dangerously in winter. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Raghavendra Singh Chauhan and Justice A. Abhishek Reddy, was dealing with two PILs related to inadequate medical facilities …

Hyderabad High Court threat to fine bureaucrats
5 years, 2 months ago

Hyderabad High Court threat to fine bureaucrats

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The High Court decided to monitor the measures the government would take to contain the spread of dengue. For more than two hours, a division bench of Chief Justice Raghavendra Singh Chauhan and Justice Annireddy Abhishek Reddy questioned Chief Secretary Sunil Kumar Joshi, principal secretary Aravind Kumar, GHMC commissioner Lokesh Kumar, who were in the court. Angered that the …

Telangana HC pulls up govt for dengue spread
5 years, 3 months ago

Telangana HC pulls up govt for dengue spread

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Not convinced with the measures taken by the state government in controlling the rapid spread of dengue fever and mosquito menace, the Telangana High Court on Wednesday warned the government that it would have to face severe consequences if the court found no progress in controlling the epidemic within a month. While dealing with the PILs filed expressing concern …

Telangana continues to ‘burn’ with fevers
5 years, 3 months ago

Telangana continues to ‘burn’ with fevers

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Failure of the government, delayed monsoon and changing environment in the state are being blamed for the widespread viral fevers, dengue, malaria and chikengunya which continue to increase in the state. The government is not going to take the numbers of private hospitals as they are showing as NS1-positive which is a random test.” Private hospitals across the state …

Telangana high court asks private doctors to step in
5 years, 4 months ago

Telangana high court asks private doctors to step in

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Saturday appe-aled to all government and private doctors to step in to take care of the people who are exposed to the dengue epidemic. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Raghavendra Singh Chauhan and Justice Annireddy Abhishek Reddy observed, “This is a grave situation where government hospitals are not able to tackle the situation …

Hyderabad: Officials fear swine flu outbreak
5 years, 4 months ago

Hyderabad: Officials fear swine flu outbreak

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A dip in temperature has raised the fear of swine flu, with two cases being detected in the last week of August. Mass gatherings due to the festival season and movement of crowds from one place to another has led to fears that swine flu may see an early advent in the city. A senior government health official explained, …

High Court: It is a health emergency in Telangana
5 years, 4 months ago

High Court: It is a health emergency in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Observing that it was a health emergency-like situation in the state as news reports spoke of lakhs of people contracting dengue and 1,400 people dying of it, the Telangana High Court directed the government to state what steps it had taken to curb further spread of the disease. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Raghavendra Singh Chau-han and Justice …

Hyderabad: Swine flu report short on details, irks court
5 years, 8 months ago

Hyderabad: Swine flu report short on details, irks court

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Not getting the desired information in the report submitted by the principal secretary, health and family welfare, about preventive measures implemented by the state to eradicate swine flu, the Telangana High Court termed it vague and sought a comprehensive report by May 8. A division bench comprising acting Chief Justice Raghavendra Singh Chauhan and Justice A. Rajasheker Reddy was …

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