Unskilled doctors add to health crisis in encephalitis hit areas of Uttar Pradesh
6 years, 5 months ago

Unskilled doctors add to health crisis in encephalitis hit areas of Uttar Pradesh

India Today  

As many as 11 months after the tragedy at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College, rural health in eastern UP is in the hands of quacks. Ache Lal Prajapati in Singhpur village of Maharajganj district runs a medical store and clinic at a small shop despite having no medical degree since the last 10 years. - Additional chief medical officer of Maharajganj district Seema Singh said Another child specialist in Gorakhpur spoke about how important the right diagnosis is to treat a patient. - Dr RN Singh, a child specialist in Gorakhpur said Dr Singh said that it will take another 10-15 years to build enough hospitals, therefore, the government should give special training to these quacks so that they could treat patients with basic health issues. Principal of BRD Medical College Dr Ganesh Kumar also said that quacks sometimes spoil health of patients by giving them misplaced diagnosis and prescriptions.

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Yogi: UP on brink of ending encephalitis, formal announcement soon
1 year, 3 months ago

Yogi: UP on brink of ending encephalitis, formal announcement soon

Hindustan Times  

GORAKHPUR Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that Uttar Pradesh would soon get rid of the dreaded encephalitis and the announcement regarding its complete eradication would be made soon. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath meets the child injured in Deoria violence, at the BRD Medical College, in Gorakhpur, Tuesday. The CM said the state government had been conducting special campaigns …

7,000 UP school students take part in awareness rally about encephalitis in Gorakhpur
5 years, 4 months ago

7,000 UP school students take part in awareness rally about encephalitis in Gorakhpur

India Today  

A total of seven thousand students from various schools on Monday took part in a rally to spread awareness about encephalitis in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur city. Creating awareness among people to fight against the encephalitis: One of the students, who took part in the rally told ANI said that the main aim behind this initiative is to create awareness among …

Encephalitis in Bihar: Six of 22 children admitted with suspected AES in Gaya die; toll rises to 142 in Muzaffarpur
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis in Bihar: Six of 22 children admitted with suspected AES in Gaya die; toll rises to 142 in Muzaffarpur

Firstpost  

‘So far 22 patients have been admitted. It is being stated they might be suffering from encephalitis but it has not been confirmed yet,’ a doctor said on Monday. Gaya: Six children have died at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College in Gaya since 2 July and cause could be encephalitis but it is yet to be established, a doctor said …

Bihar encephalitis deaths: Toll rises to 137 in Muzaffarpur, as state informs SC of 57% vacancy in doctor's posts in PHCs
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar encephalitis deaths: Toll rises to 137 in Muzaffarpur, as state informs SC of 57% vacancy in doctor's posts in PHCs

Firstpost  

Muzaffarpur: The toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome mounted to 137 in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district on Wednesday. As per official data, 116 deaths were reported at government-run Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, which is handling the largest number of patients in the district, while 21 deaths at Kejriwal Hospital, so far. AES is a viral disease that causes flu-like …

Bihar encephalitis: SC expresses concern, Muzaffarpur court orders probe against Union, state health ministers
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar encephalitis: SC expresses concern, Muzaffarpur court orders probe against Union, state health ministers

India Today  

The Supreme Court came down heavily on the Centre and Bihar government while hearing a plea in connection with the rising number of encephalitis deaths in Bihar. In response to the public interest litigation, the Supreme Court asked the Union and state government to file an affidavit in 10 days on adequacy of health services, nutrition, and hygiene, saying that …

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar: Toll mounts to 129; resident doctor deployed at Muzaffarpur's SKMCH suspended for negligence
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar: Toll mounts to 129; resident doctor deployed at Muzaffarpur's SKMCH suspended for negligence

Firstpost  

As the toll continues to rise due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, senior resident doctor deployed at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital was suspended on Saturday over alleged negligence of duty. Muzaffarpur: As the toll continues to rise due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, senior resident doctor deployed at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, Dr Bhimsen Kumar, was suspended on …

Encephalitis fever in Bihar: Toll rises to 136 with 117 deaths reported from Muzaffarpur alone; 626 cases registered across state
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis fever in Bihar: Toll rises to 136 with 117 deaths reported from Muzaffarpur alone; 626 cases registered across state

Firstpost  

Brain fever has afflicted more than 600 children across 16 districts of Bihar of which 136 have lost their lives Patna: Brain fever has afflicted more than 600 children across 16 districts of Bihar of which 136 have lost their lives since the beginning of this month, the state health department said on Thursday. According to statistics released by the …

AES outbreak puts focus on ailing healthcare infrastructure in Bihar
5 years, 6 months ago

AES outbreak puts focus on ailing healthcare infrastructure in Bihar

Live Mint  

The rising death toll of children suffering from acute encephalitis syndrome in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district not only points to a health crisis, but also the crippling healthcare infrastructure in the state. According to the latest data available with the ministry of health and family welfare, about 79.5% of the 1,719 villages in Muzaffarpur district do not have a public healthcare …

Japanese Encephalitis spreads in Meghalaya; Centre rushes in expert
5 years, 6 months ago

Japanese Encephalitis spreads in Meghalaya; Centre rushes in expert

India TV News  

The Union Health ministry has rushed an expert to Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district to assist the administration fight outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis there, officials said Thursday. At least 16 persons were affected by JE in West Garo Hills district prompting state Health Minister A L Hek to review the situation emergently here Wednesday evening, they said. Health Minister A …

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar's Muzaffarpur: Toll rises to 118; Nitish Kumar to hold review meeting
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar's Muzaffarpur: Toll rises to 118; Nitish Kumar to hold review meeting

Firstpost  

Three more children suffering from acute encephalitis syndrome have died in Muzaffarpur, taking the total toll to 118, the district administration said on Thursday. Muzaffarpur: Three more children suffering from acute encephalitis syndrome have died in Muzaffarpur since Wednesday evening, taking the total number of deaths caused due to the outbreak to 118, the district administration said on Thursday. Chief …

Opinion | Aaj ki Baat June 18 episode: Nothing was done for last 20-25 years to tackle Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar
5 years, 6 months ago

Opinion | Aaj ki Baat June 18 episode: Nothing was done for last 20-25 years to tackle Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar

India TV News  

I am surprised that the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome has been occurring in Muzaffarpur and adjoining districts of Bihar for the last 20-25 years, and the state administration and medical fraternity did nothing except taking cosmetic steps to deal with the situation on an annual basis. Our reporters say, kids have been dying almost every year during summer due to AES …

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar's Muzaffarpur: Given the complex mix of symptoms, it may take decades to identify reasons causing brain fever
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar's Muzaffarpur: Given the complex mix of symptoms, it may take decades to identify reasons causing brain fever

Firstpost  

The brain-fever or Acute Encephalitis Syndrome outbreak in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, which has killed more than 60 children below the age of 10 in the last two weeks, is not new to this region. For over four decades, the wards of government hospitals in over 12 districts of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh brim with unconscious kids suffering from high …

Patna: Protests greet Nitish Kumar during hospital visit
5 years, 6 months ago

Patna: Protests greet Nitish Kumar during hospital visit

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who visited Muzaffarpur to review the situation, had to face protest by angry people amid sloganeering outside Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, where most of the children have died since the outbreak of acute encephalitis syndrome and brain fever. Sources said people raised questions involving the state government’s preparedness to tackle rising cases …

Encephalitis deaths in Bihar: Lack of trained doctors, drinking water woes pose challenges in preventing spread of virus
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis deaths in Bihar: Lack of trained doctors, drinking water woes pose challenges in preventing spread of virus

Firstpost  

According to media reports, till 15 June, over a hundred deaths of children have taken place due to acute encephalitis syndrome and heat stroke in Muzaffarpur. Although deaths due to AES in Bihar have been hitting the national headlines in recent days, cases of the disease have been reported throughout the year from Siwan, Gopalganj, East Champaran, Barauni and Gaya …

Acute encephalitis syndrome: Jharkhand on high alert as Bihar battles health crisis
5 years, 6 months ago

Acute encephalitis syndrome: Jharkhand on high alert as Bihar battles health crisis

India Today  

As toll of acute encephalitis syndrome mounts in Bihar, the neighbouring state Jharkhand has put its medical services on alert. Sceptical over possibility of the Encephalitis outbreak in Jharkhand, the state government has asked all the medical colleges, hospitals, institution and civil surgeon to remain on high alert to deal with any emergency. Taking the pre-emptive measures, the Jharkhand government …

Encephalitis outbreak: Angry relatives protest against Nitish outside Muzaffarpur hospital
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis outbreak: Angry relatives protest against Nitish outside Muzaffarpur hospital

India Today  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday visited the Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur in the wake of deaths of over 100 children due to suspected encephalitis. The chief minister, who faced protests from the relatives of patients, visited the hospital two weeks after Acute Encephalitis Syndrome outbreak in the state. #WATCH Locals hold protest outside Sri …

Bihar encephalitis deaths: What Nitish Kumar may learn from Yogi Adityanath govt
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar encephalitis deaths: What Nitish Kumar may learn from Yogi Adityanath govt

India Today  

Around 100 children have died of Japanese encephalitis in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. The Nitish Kumar government has looked clueless in checking the death toll and spread of Japanese encephalitis in this North Bihar district and its neighborhood. Pushed against the wall, Yogi Adityanath government opted for desperate measures and launched Action Plan 2018 in collaboration of the World Health …

Will set up research labs to fight encephalitis: Harsh Vardhan
5 years, 6 months ago

Will set up research labs to fight encephalitis: Harsh Vardhan

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and brain fever continues to pose a tough challenge for Bihar government. Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, who visited Muzaffarpur to take stock of the situation, stressed on the need for “in-depth research”, to find out reasons behind the outbreak of epidemic which has taken the lives of more than 103 children in North Bihar. …

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome leaves at least 50 children dead in rural Bihar; health workers rue lack of infrastructure
5 years, 7 months ago

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome leaves at least 50 children dead in rural Bihar; health workers rue lack of infrastructure

Firstpost  

Patna: An illness that’s an annual phenomenon is believed to have killed more than four dozen children in rural Bihar, with the government disputing the toll as well as the cause of deaths. Dr BN Jha, associated with Sadar Hospital in Muzaffarpur, said that it can be said that the deaths occurred due to AES, as hypoglycemia is one symptom …

Travels through the Hindi belt: In Gorakhpur, 2 doctors suspended after ghastly mishandling of encephalitis reflect on their lives gone awry
5 years, 7 months ago

Travels through the Hindi belt: In Gorakhpur, 2 doctors suspended after ghastly mishandling of encephalitis reflect on their lives gone awry

Firstpost  

Editor’s note: This is part of a multi-article series on the jobs crisis in the three states crucial to Lok Sabha election 2019: Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. KK Gupta, DGME, responsible for approving the hospital budget, had told the media that Misra had displayed a “callous attitude” and should have paid the bills even though the state hadn’t released …

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