3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka issues guidelines to prevent Zika virus in state

Karnataka issues guidelines to prevent Zika virus in state Meanwhile, a six-member central team of experts has been dispatched to Kerala to monitor the Zika virus situation and support the state government in management of cases. Alarmed by cases of Zika virus in neighbouring Kerala, Karnataka on Friday issued guidelines to prevent the spread of the disease in the state. A six-member central team of experts has been dispatched to Kerala to monitor the Zika virus situation and support the state government in management of cases, the Union health ministry said on Friday. Zika Virus: Karntaka issues guidelines As monsoon season allows the proliferation of Aedes mosquito, which is a vector for Zika virus disease, surveillance should be carried in rural and urban areas across the state on war footing Authorities concerned should dispose solid waste to prevent Aedes breeding in peri-domestic areas The vector management should include surveillance of larvae, biological and chemical control at household, community and institutional levels Aedes larval surveillance and source reduction activities should be held in airports, sea ports and in rural and urban civic wards Travel history or visit of guests should be considered for suspecting the disease Local authority should collect samples from suspected cases and send them to National Institute of Virology in Bengaluru for testing During ultra-sound scanning for pregnant women, focus should be given for presence of microcephaly.

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6 months, 1 week ago

Health dept conducts review meeting after spike in vector-borne disease cases

Hindustan Times

Following a surge in water-borne and vector-borne disease cases, the public health department on Wednesday conducted a review meeting to discuss the prevention and control of vector-borne, water-borne and zoonotic diseases as well as coordination between various departments, officials said. Till August this year, the state reported 2,198 cases of Chikungunya as compared to 497 till August last year. Chaired …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka govt. notifies dengue as 'epidemic disease'

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has notified dengue as an 'epidemic disease' and introduced regulations, which allow authorities to penalise those who disobey its orders or fail to take measures to stop breeding of mosquitoes. "In exercise of the power conferred by section 3 of The Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act, 2020, the Government of Karnataka hereby notifies Dengue fever, including severe …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka govt notifies dengue as epidemic disease amid surge in cases

India TV News

Amid a surge in dengue cases in Karnataka, the state government on Tuesday notified dengue fever, including severe forms of it, as an epidemic disease and made regulations to amend the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Regulations 2020. 10 beds in a ward must be allotted at every hospital for dengue cases.Free mosquito nets must be provided to slum residents." The state …

7 months ago

Six Zika cases detected in Bengaluru

The Hindu

Six cases of Zika virus were detected in Jigani in Bengaluru between August 4 and August 15, Health Department officials said on Sunday. Along with the six detected cases of Zika in Bengaluru, two persons in Shivamogga have also been affected by the virus. Like how we treat dengue, we must administer paracetamol and pain-relief medications for those affected.” Talking …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pune records 73 Zika virus cases, health department urges calm

The Hindu

As of Wednesday, 88 people have been admitted with the Zika virus infections in Maharashtra, a senior health official from the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program of the Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra, said. In all, 73 cases of Zika virus have been reported from Pune city, 6 from Pune rural, 2 from Pimpri Chinchwad, 4 from Ahmednagar, 1 from …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

NCDC experts direct PMC to continue surveillance for Zika virus

Hindustan Times

The experts from National Centre for Disease Control, Delhi, who are on a visit to Pune, directed the Pune Municipal Corporation health department to continue surveillance and vector control measures in the city for Zika virus infection. Also, two cases of Zika virus have been reported in Pune rural areas in Bhugaon and Saswad. The NCDC experts with the help …

8 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Government Launches Comprehensive Dengue Control Measures

Deccan Chronicle

Mangaluru: In response to the dengue situation in Karnataka, the state government has issued a directive outlining comprehensive measures to prevent and control the spread. It also mandates the creation of similar Control Rooms/War Rooms in all districts and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to monitor and collect data on dengue cases in their respective areas. This task force will …

8 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: Doctors warn not to ignore fever, even if dengue tests negative

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: With rising dengue cases, doctors in the city have warned the public not to neglect fever and other symptoms, even if the dengue test comes negative. In addition to dengue, doctors have also noted a surge in infections like chikungunya, water-borne illnesses like Hepatitis A, and respiratory illnesses like RSV, H1N1, and seasonal influenza, all of which exhibit dengue-like …

8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

No fear of Zika in Mumbai yet

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Even as Pune has reported six cases of Zika virus and one each in Ahmednagar and Kolhapur, raising concerns about the spread of the mosquito-borne virus, doctors in Mumbai and the civic body have said there is no cause for panic. Dr Vasant Nagvekar, director of the department of infectious disease at HN Reliance Hospital, said current PCR testing …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

NIV scientist to train Pune health staff to counter Zika threat

Hindustan Times

Amidst growing concerns regarding the Zika virus situation in the city, scientists from the Indian Council of Medical Research —National Institute of Virology Pune will train the health officials from Pune Municipal Corporation. In June PMC has reported five Zika virus infection cases, including a 28-year-old pregnant woman from Erandwane. This month PMC has reported five Zika virus infection cases, …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Two Zika virus cases reported in Pune

Deccan Chronicle

Pune: Pune reported its first two cases of Zika virus infection this year, an official said. Assistant Health Officer at Pune Municipal Corporation, Rajesh Dighe, said, "A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter, who live in the Erandwane area of Pune city, were found positive for the Zika virus. Dr Rajesh Dighe, Assistant Health Officer at PMC, explained that the …

1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 scare: Masks mandatory for seniors, people with comorbidities and those with COVID-19 like symptoms in Karnataka

The Hindu

In the wake of COVID-19 scare in Kerala following the detection of a sub-variant, the Karnataka government has made wearing of masks mandatory in public places for people above 60 years, those with comorbidities like heart and kidney disease, and those with COVID-19 like symptoms of cold and cough, as a precautionary measure to combat the infection. Minister for Health …

1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 scare in Kerala | Karnataka’s Kodagu on alert

The Hindu

The district administration in Kodagu has been told to be on alert and take necessary precautions over the COVID-19 scare in neighbouring Kerala where a sub-strain of the virus has been reportedly detected. As the district shares its border with Kerala, with the regular movement of people to the hill district, the Minister in charge of Kodagu district N.S. In …

1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka health department on alert after surge in respiratory illnesses in China; issues advisory

Hindustan Times

As respiratory illnesses surge among children in China, the Karnataka health department on Tuesday issued an advisory to the public to take precautions and avoid diseases that are communicable through air. “In view of the recent media reports of surge in respiratory illness among children in China and taking note of the WHO statement on these reported cases, the increase …

1 year, 3 months ago

Pneumonia Outbreak: 6 Indian states on ALERT as china sees massive surge in respiratory infections

India TV News

Pneumonia outbreak in China: In response to a surge in pneumonia cases in China, health authorities in six Indian states are on high alert. Haryana: In Haryana, the health department has issued a directive emphasizing the immediate reporting of any instances of "clustering of unusual respiratory illness" in both public and private hospitals. 'Low Risk to India' Earlier last week, …

1 year, 3 months ago

PMC sends four fresh samples of suspected Zika virus patients to NIV, Pune

Hindustan Times

The Pune Municipal Corporation sent serum samples of four suspected Zika virus patients to the National Institute of Virology, Pune for confirmation on Tuesday. Earlier on 11 November, Pune city reported the first case of Zika virus infection in a 64-year-old woman from Pratik Nagar, Yerawada. Given the Zika virus patient being reported in Pune city, the civic body, since …

1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka govt writes to Health Ministry on Zika virus, says situation is well under control

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka government on Friday wrote to the Union Health Ministry on the detection of Zika virus in mosquitoes in the state's Chikkaballapura district and stated that the situation is "well under control." K'taka govt writes to central govt on Zika virus, says situation under control The state health department said in the letter that in view of Zika virus …

1 year, 4 months ago

‘Don’t panic unnecessarily': Karnataka health dept issues advisory after finding Zika virus near Bengaluru

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka Health department, headed by minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, issued an advisory to the public after discovering the presence of Zika virus in an Aedes mosquito pool near Bengaluru. “Since ZVD is said to cause microcephaly and other congenital anomalies among newborns, the serum and urine sample of all pregnant women in areas where aedes mosquito pools/human serum are …

1 year, 4 months ago

Zika virus found in mosquito samples, Karnataka health dept on alert

Hindustan Times

The state health department has issued an alert after mosquito samples in Talakayalabetta village in Chikkaballapura were found to be infected with Zika virus. The Zika virus was initially found in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, following the examination of samples from six different water bodies in Chikkaballapura in late August. The health department however clarified that while the Zika virus has …

1 year, 4 months ago

'Don't Panic, Just Be Alert': Zika Raises Temperature in Karnataka after Virus Detected in Chikkaballapur

News 18

Karnataka is on high alert after a strain of the Zika virus was detected in a pool of mosquitoes that were part of random testing in the Chikkaballapur district. If you observe any signs of fever, headache, conjunctivitis, rashes, or muscular/joint pains, it would be advisable to get yourself tested immediately,” advised Karnataka’s health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao while speaking …

1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka health dept issues guidelines over Nipah outbreak in Kerala. Details

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka health ministry on Thursday issued a circular in view of the Nipah virus outbreak in neighbouring Kerala, and advised the general public to avoid unnecessary travel to affected areas of the southern state. The health department also instructed officials to intensify surveillance in the districts that share a border with Kerala, which are namely, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Chamrajanagara …

1 year, 6 months ago

Nipah | Karnataka districts bordering Kerala told to strengthen fever surveillance

The Hindu

While asking people not to panic about the outbreak of Nipah in Kozhikode in Kerala, the Karnataka government has directed officials of Dakshina Kannada and other districts bordering Kerala to strengthen fever surveillance. During an online meeting with Health Officers and Disease Surveillance Officers of Dakshina Kannada, Mysuru, Hassan, and other districts on Wednesday, the State Disease Surveillance officers asked …

1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala Nipah deaths prompt Karnataka to issue safety guidelines

India Today

Hours after the Kerala government declared seven village panchayats in Kozhikode, where two people died due to the Nipah virus, as containment zones, the authorities in neighbouring Karnataka issued guidelines to prevent the spread of the disease. To take necessary action to convene a meeting of the District Rapid Response Team regarding Nipah virus management. To alert all government and …

1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka: Alert issued in Dakshina Kannada district due to Nipah cases in Kerala

India TV News

The Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka has issued an alert following the Nipah virus cases reported in Kerala. Although Dakshina Kannada has not reported any confirmed Nipah cases to date, authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the safety of the local population in light of the outbreak in neighboring Kerala. The best way to prevent Nipah virus infection …

1 year, 6 months ago

Zika Virus Case Found in Mumbai; 79-Year-Old Patient Now Fully Recovered: Civic Body

News 18

A 79-year-old man in the city was infected by the Zika virus and he has completely recovered since, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said on Wednesday. The Pune-based National Institute of Virology confirmed that the patient, a resident of suburban Chembur, was infected with Zika virus, the BMC said. “Zika Virus Disease is self-limiting,” the release said, adding that around 80 …

2 years, 3 months ago

Zika Virus First Case Detected in Karnataka: Know Symptoms and Prevention Tips

News 18

Recently, a five-year-old girl from Karnataka’s Kolar district has been tested positive for Zika Virus, marking the first case in the State. Earlier this month, a 67-year-old man was also found infected with the Zika virus in Pune. Zika Virus infection is a mosquito-borne disease that is spread by the Aedes mosquito, the same species that transmits the Chikungunya and …

2 years, 3 months ago

Zika virus: A Bengaluru doctor's guide to prevention techniques

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka health department is on high alert after the state reported its first confirmed case of the Zika virus on Monday - a five-year-old girl from Raichur's Manvi taluk. Here are some excerpts: Karnataka reported its first case of the Zika Virus in a five-year-old girl from Raichur. READ | 5-year-old Raichur girl tests positive for Zika virus, first …

2 years, 3 months ago

Zika surveillance: State intensifies vector-control and source-reduction measures

The Hindu

Following the detection of the first case of Zika virus in Karnataka, the State Health Department has intensified containment measures to prevent further spread of the vector-borne disease. The team — comprising Smitha Rawat, Senior Regional Director, Regional Office of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in Bengaluru, Shubhangi Kulsanghe, Deputy Director at the State unit of National …

2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Health Department calls for preventive measures to check spread of dengue

The Hindu

Concerned over the rapid spurt in dengue and chikungunya cases in the State, especially in urban areas, Principal Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar has written to the Urban Development Department, BBMP, heads of all urban local bodies, zilla panchayat CEOs, and all district health officials seeking their cooperation in controlling the spread of the vector-borne diseases. In a letter addressed to …

2 years, 8 months ago

From monkeypox to COVID-19, why Kerala is a hotbed of diseases

Firstpost

Kerala reported India’s first case of monkeypox. Both the diseases were traced in expats who flew into the state from abroad At a time when the spectre of coronavirus still looms large over India, especially in Kerala — which is among the top five affected states — the southern state reported India’s first case of monkeypox on Thursday. The state …

2 years, 8 months ago

Study finds presence of Zika virus in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Zika virus has spread to most Indian states, including Telangana, according to a study carried out by the ICMR and NIV, Pune. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, states in its conclusion: “Our study indicates the spread of the Zika virus to several states of India and an urgent need to strengthen its surveillance.” Of …

2 years, 8 months ago

Zika is creeping up, this time in more states

Live Mint

NEW DELHI : Scientists at the National Institute of Virology in Pune have raised an alarm about the silent spread of the zika virus across eight states and union territories where it had never been reported earlier, establishing local transmission of the disease in India. Zika and dengue co-infection were found in two cases while zika, chikungungya and dengue was …

2 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka CM indicates measures like surveillance at airports and border districts if COVID-19 cases increase

Firstpost

Vijayapura: Amid fresh COVID-19 concerns in different parts of the country and apprehensions of a possible fourth wave of the pandemic, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday indicated that precautionary and surveillance measures may be reintroduced at airports and border districts of the state, depending on the Centre’s advisory. He appealed to people to follow precautionary measures like wearing …

3 years, 1 month ago

Active surveillance of Zika virus needed to prevent future outbreaks: ICMR-NIV study

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: An Indian Council for Medical Research - National Institute of Virology study suggests that there is a need for active human and entomological surveillance of the Zika virus across the country to mitigate future outbreaks. These cases of the Zika virus were reported in Kerala during the COVID-19 second surge and added an extra burden on the public …

3 years, 4 months ago

Lucknow authorities to set up containment zones for Zika virus patients

India TV News

In order to check the spread of Zika virus in Lucknow, the authorities have decided to set up containment zones around the houses of patients. Meanwhile, officials have been asked to activate monitoring committees, Lucknow District Magistrate Abhishek Prakash said in an official statement. To enhance the health infrastructure to deal with the virus, Zika virus wards are being created …

3 years, 4 months ago

Zika virus outbreaks, an opportunity to improve healthcare in India

The Hindu

Viruses are ubiquitous, most are innocuous and some, such as SARS CoV-2, turn out to be pernicious. Between 2015 and 2017, nearly 550,000 suspected and 175,000 confirmed Zika virus cases were reported, which included nearly 2,700 cases of microcephaly in Brazil alone. Zika in India The first two outbreaks of Zika virus infections in India were reported in 2017. Need …

3 years, 4 months ago

Finding 100 Real Cases Better Than Under-Reporting: How UP IAS Officer is Handling Zika Spread in Kanpur

News 18

It’s better to find 100 real cases than under-report the actual scenario, Uttar Pradesh’s top bureaucrat Amit Mohan Prasad, who is handling the outbreak of Zika virus in Kanpur, told News18.com. Designated as Additional Chief Secretary in the Department of Health and Family Welfare in Uttar Pradesh, Prasad has asked his team of officers to “focus on aggressive contact-tracing and …

3 years, 4 months ago

Zika Outbreak: Kanpur Becomes Hotspot for Mosquito-borne Disease

News 18

With 10 more people, including three Indian Air Force personnel, testing positive for the Zika virus in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur, the total tally has jumped to 89 so far. People get infected by Zika virus by being bitten by an infected Aedes mosquito – the same type of mosquito that spreads dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever. “We advise the local …

3 years, 4 months ago

10 More Cases of Zika Virus Takes Total Infections to 89 in Kanpur, CM Yogi Holds Meet

News 18

Ten more people have been tested positive for Zika virus in Kanpur on Sunday, taking the total number of those infected in the district to 89. The first case in Kanpur was reported on October 23 when an Indian Air Force warrant officer tested positive for Zika virus. “Thirty more people have tested positive for Zika virus in Kanpur,” District …

3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Govt on Alert as Zika Virus Cases Surge in Uttar Pradesh

News 18

New Delhi: Amid several cases of Zika virus being reported in the last two weeks in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur district, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday said the city government was alert and watchful of the developments. Thirty more people have tested positive for Zika virus in Kanpur, taking the total number of those infected in Kanpur district …

3 years, 4 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: 30 More Test Positive for Zika Virus in Kanpur, Total Cases Rise to 66

News 18

Thirty more people have tested positive for Zika virus in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, taking the total number of those infected in the district to 66, a senior official said on Friday. The first case in Kanpur was reported on October 23 when an Indian Air Force warrant officer tested positive for Zika virus. “Thirty more people have tested positive for …

3 years, 4 months ago

6 new Zika cases in UP, Yogi holds high-level meet

Hindustan Times

Six more people tested positive for the Zika virus in Kanpur on Sunday, taking the tally to 10 in the district and prompting chief minister Yogi Adityanath to ask the health department to ensure strict surveillance to check the spread of the disease. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath has asked health department to ensure strict surveillance to check the spread …

3 years, 4 months ago

6 more Zika virus cases in Kanpur, CM asks for strict surveillance

Hindustan Times

Six more people tested positive for the Zika virus in Kanpur on Sunday taking the tally to 10 in the district. The Kanpur chief medical officer said the area within a three kilometre-radius of a fever patient’s location would be screened. “Out of 507 samples tested, only nine people have tested positive for Zika virus while one patient tested positive …

3 years, 4 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: 3, including 2 more IAF officers, test positive for Zika

Hindustan Times

Two Indian Air Force personnel and a civilian were tested positive for zika virus disease in Kanpur on Saturday, taking the tally in the district to four, Uttar Pradesh health officials said, adding that the state now has the second highest number of cases after Kerala, where 90 cases have been confirmed so far. Confirming the new cases, Kanpur district …

3 years, 4 months ago

High-level multidisciplinary team rushed to Kanpur after Zika virus case reported

India TV News

The Union Health Ministry has sent a high-level multidisciplinary team to Uttar Pradesh where a case of Zika virus disease has been reported. In a statement, the ministry said the multidisciplinary team comprising an entomologist, public health specialists and gynaecologist drawn from the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, National Centre for Disease Control and RML Hospital, New Delhi has …

3 years, 6 months ago

Fever surveillance stepped up at TN border after Kerala reports Nipah virus infection

The Hindu

After a 12-year-old boy succumbed to the Nipah virus infection in Kerala, Tamil Nadu has stepped up fever surveillance in the border areas, Health Minister Ma. “As soon as we received information about the boy affected by Nipah virus infection this morning, we informed health officials -- deputy directors and joint directors of health -- of nine districts sharing a …

3 years, 7 months ago

Zika virus: 65 cases reported in Kerala till August 2, says Health minister Mandaviya

India TV News

Kerala has reported 65 Zika virus cases as on August 2, 2021, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. Elaborating on the measures taken by the government, Mandaviya said the Union Ministry of Health has prepared and widely disseminated Zika action plan, detailing control and containment activities to be followed in the event of an outbreak. …

3 years, 7 months ago

Negligence in home isolation, low contact tracing behind Kerala's high Covid numbers: Central team

India Today

Negligence in the monitoring of Covid-19 patients in home isolation and not following central guidelines are among the reasons behind the high Covid-19 numbers in Kerala, a central team that visited the state has told the Union Health Ministry. Read: Covid R-value climbing steadily in country; Kerala, northeastern states top list The NCDC team also highlighted that there is a …

3 years, 7 months ago

As Maharashtra reports first Zika case in Pune, Centre rushes expert team to state

India Today

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has rushed a team of experts to Maharashtra to assist the state government in the management of cases of Zika virus. READ: Monitoring people, door-to-door survey: Maharashtra health dept after 1st Zika virus case According to an official press statement, the high-level team will work with the Maharashtra health department. Zika in …

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Over 20 cases of malaria reported in Ernakulam since January 1

The Hindu

Ernakulam has reported 22 confirmed cases of malaria since January 1, 2025. The areas that reported confirmed cases between January 1 and March 15, included Vazhakulam, Manjalloor, Palakuzha, Keezhmad, Pattimattom, Chalikavattom, Vennala, Mazhuvannoor, Vengoor, Kaloor, Chowara, Kakkanad, Thrikkakara, Kothamangalam, Kadayirippu, Kalady, and Rayamangalam, according to official figures. Tomy Thannittamakal, vice president of Manjalloor panchayat, said control measures had been initiated …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

Thunderstorm alert to parts of Telangana for Friday

The Hindu

Amid soaring temperatures across Telangana, the India Meteorological Department has forecast a slight dip in maximum temperatures over the next three days from Thursday. In view of this, the IMD has issued an orange alert for several districts on Friday, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and hailstorms. According to the IMD bulletin, on Friday, districts including Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem …

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2 days, 4 hours ago

Ernakulam district administration, Health dept. step up measures against spread of infectious diseases

The Hindu

The spike in infectious diseases has prompted the Ernakulam district administration and the Health department to step up control measures. District Medical Officer Dr. Asha Devi said on Wednesday that cases would be registered under the Kerala Public Health Act against those responsible for creating conditions that result in the spread of infectious diseases. The Kerala Public Health Act, 2023, …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Chennai, Other Parts Of Tamil Nadu Under Orange & Yellow Alerts As IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall

ABP News

Tamil Nadu Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department has issued orange and yellow alerts for multiple districts in Tamil Nadu on March 12, cautioning residents about thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate to heavy rainfall in several regions. Districts Under Orange and Yellow Alerts Orange Alert – Moderate Rain & Thunderstorms: The IMD has warned that light thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate rain …

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Light Showers In Chennai Bring Respite From Heat, IMD Issues Alerts For 12 TN Districts

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1 week, 3 days ago

Light Showers In Chennai Bring Respite From Heat, IMD Issues Alerts For 12 TN Districts

ABP News

Chennai Weather: The residents across Tamil Nadu are set to experience a significant change in weather as the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in several districts over the next four days. The shift in weather conditions is attributed to a cyclonic circulation over the Equatorial Indian Ocean and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal, bringing much-needed relief from the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Heavy rain alert issued for Thoothukudi

The Hindu

Thoothukudi Collector K. Elambahavath chaired a meeting with district officials ahead of the “orange alert”, issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall on March 11. A yellow alert has also been issued, warning of heavy rainfall in isolated places across the district. The district administration has advised the residents in the Marudhur and Srivaikuntam …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Security for women doctors: Siddaramaiah govt comes up with safety protocol handbook

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Across Karnataka, an army of dedicated healthcare professionals- doctors, nurses and support staff -- work tirelessly through the night, ensuring the well-being of millions. With over 6,000 village panchayats, 30 major district hospitals, 175 taluk hospitals and over 60 medical colleges, both government and private, equipped with their own hospitals, the state’s healthcare system is vast and indispensable. In …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bird flu: Mass culling in three districts in Karnataka

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru, In view of bird flu cases being detected in three districts of Karnataka, the administration is carrying out mass culling, while ramping up its surveillance across the state, especially in districts bordering Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, officials said on Saturday. Bird flu: Mass culling in three districts in Karnataka Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a zoonotic …

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3 weeks ago

Why India needs better surveillance and a national programme for encephalitis control

The Hindu

The World Health Organization recently launched a technical brief highlighting encephalitis as an urgent public health priority, in response to the growing global burden of the disease. The nature of encephalitis cases in india According to the WHO, Japanese encephalitis virus, a flavivirus related to dengue, yellow fever and West Nile viruses, and spread by mosquitoes, is found in 24 …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

IMD issues yellow alert in Coastal Karnataka as heatwave sweeps the region

New Indian Express

MANGALURU: Heat wave swept several parts of the Coastal Karnataka on Wednesday prompting the Indian Meteorological Department to issue a Yellow Alert for two days until Thursday. The maximum temperature clocked 37 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and according to IMD forecast it is likely to remain so till March 3. “The heat wave conditions are likely to prevail over the …

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1 month 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, …

1 month ago

Namakkal District Collector issues preventive measures to prevent bird flu

The Hindu

The Namakkal District Collector, S. Uma, issued preventive measures to be followed to prevent bird flu in the district. As part of that, the Namakkal District administration also conducted a meeting regarding the preventive measures to be taken in the district, which houses more than 1,600 poultry farms. The Collector instructed farm premises to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected every …

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1 month ago

Karnataka on high alert following H5N1 outbreak in neighbouring States

The Hindu

Following an outbreak of avian flu in South India, including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Karnataka’s Health Department is on high alert. While the virus primarily affects birds and human infections are rare and require direct contact with infected poultry, the State’s top health officials met on Monday evening to discuss the situation and ensure preventive measures are initiated. Avian flu, …

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1 month ago

Surveillance upped following outbreak of acute diarrheal disease

The Hindu

The State Health Department has stepped up surveillance following an outbreak of acute diarrheal disease in Uttara Kannada district among pilgrims, who returned from Pandharpur in Maharashtra. There is also a need to watch clusters of GBS cases to ensure that required action is taken at the local level concerning clean drinking water,” Mr. Gupta said. Health authorities on alert …

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Dengue Menace: Karnataka High Court Asks BBMP To Heavily Fine Individuals, Housing Societies If Stagnant Water, Waste Isn't Removed

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1 month, 1 week ago

Dengue Menace: Karnataka High Court Asks BBMP To Heavily Fine Individuals, Housing Societies If Stagnant Water, Waste Isn't Removed

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court has directed Burhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to impose heavy fines on any individual, any residential society or residential hub if found to be negligent towards clearing the stored water in containers, stagnant water, long accumulated water or solid waste which may result into breeding of mosquitoes and causing the spread of Dengue. A division bench of …

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Bengal govt keeping vigil on bird flu situation in Andhra: Minister

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1 month, 1 week ago

Bengal govt keeping vigil on bird flu situation in Andhra: Minister

Deccan Chronicle

Kolkata, Feb. 14: The West Bengal government is keeping a vigil on poultry imports in the wake of the bird flu outbreak in Andhra Pradesh, a minister said on Friday. Meanwhile, there are growing concerns over the potential impact of the outbreak of avian influenza in Andhra Pradesh on West Bengal's poultry sector. The West Bengal Poultry Federation assured that …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Steps taken to combat bird flu in Andhra: Minister Atchannaidu

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Agriculture and Allied Sectors K Atchannaidu has asserted that there is no need for panic as the State government is making every effort to combat bird flu. Speaking to mediapersons on Thursday, he said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu took stock of the situation, and consulted experts at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases Lab, …

Bird State Bird Flu Flu

1 month, 1 week ago

Medical tests done in Srikakulam village after boy tests positive for Guillain-Barre Syndrome

The Hindu

The Srikakulam district administration took up a special cleanliness drive at Kapugoda Valasa of Santhabommali mandal on Thursday in the wake of a 10-year-old boy from the village testing positive for Guillain-Barre Syndrome a few days ago. With a directive from Minister for Health Satya Kumar Yadav, a team of doctors led by Srikakulam District Medical and Health Officer T.V. …

Health Medical Tests Srikakulam

1 month, 1 week ago

Bird flu in Andhra Pradesh: Four infected areas declared as biosecurity zones; restrictions imposed

The Hindu

The Andhra Pradesh Government has declared four areas as Biosecurity Zones, where the restrictions are imposed, in view of the identification of the avian influenza cases in the State. Addressing the media at the Secretariat on Thursday, Minister for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said that based on the guidelines from the Central Government, the biosecurity zones were declared …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Bird flu scare: Telangana issues advisory, sets up check-posts along Andhra border, check details

India TV News

Bird flue scare: In the wake of bird flu scare, the Telangana government issued an advisory and asked for statewide monitoring to track any spread of the infection, while the Centre will notify the World Organisation for Animal Health about the outbreak. After the detection of Avian Influenza at two locations—Velpuru in West Godavari district and Kanuru Agraharam in East …

Animal Telangana Bird Flu Husbandry Bird Flu Scare

1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana on high alert in view of bird flu

The Hindu

The Telangana Government has declared a ‘high alert’ in view of outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza or Bird Flu cases reported in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, by setting up over two dozen border check posts to check vehicles transporting poultry birds into the State. Though, no cases has been reported in Telangana so far, Animal Husbandry Department officials have …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Bird flu alert sounded in Krishna and NTR districts

The Hindu

The NTR and Krishna district administrations have sounded an alert on the possible spread of bird flu. Mr. Lakshmisha said that a case of bird flu was confirmed near Gamapalagudem village in NTR District, and instructions were issued to the veterinary officials to take measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, Telangana officials also sounded a red alert …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana bans poultry imports from Andhra Pradesh after bird flu outbreak

India Today

The Telangana government issued a warning to poultry farmers and blocked the entry of poultry from Andhra Pradesh following the confirmation of avian influenza in the neighbouring state. The move came after a bird flu outbreak was reported in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, where authorities declared a red zone around the affected area. According to sources, around …

Telangana District Poultry East Godavari

1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana government issues alert on Avian Influenza preparedness

The Hindu

The Telangana government has stepped up biosecurity moves to curb the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza by creating 24 check-posts to monitor the movement of poultry. The directive, issued by Special Chief Secretary to Government Sabyasachi Ghosh, instructs district officials to raise awareness among poultry farmers, stakeholders, and the public about HPAI prevention. Officials have been urged to report …

Telangana Hpai

1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana government sounds alert about bird flu; asks officials to ensure preparedness

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: In a top priority circular given to officials, Telangana government has asked them to be on high alert and ensure proper preparedness to prevent ingress of avian influenza as highly pathogenic avian influenza was reported in other States. Seeking the attention of the district Collectors in the State to inform about the HPAI reported in other States, Special Chief …

States Telangana Other States Hpai Sounds Alert

1 month, 1 week ago

Shortage of doctors and lack of facilities plague Ettayapuram Government Hospital

The Hindu

Amid growing healthcare challenges, villagers in and around Ettayapuram in Thoothukudi district are struggling due to shortage of doctors and limited diagnostic equipment at Ettayapuram Government Hospital. For essential diagnostic analysis such as X-ray, ECG, and scanning, they are referred to Kovilpatti government hospital due to lack of facilities. Due to shortage of doctors, other medical staff are stepping in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka CM Orders Expert Committee To Probe Sudden Deaths Linked To Cardiac Issues

ABP News

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed the formation of an expert committee to investigate the rising number of sudden deaths among young individuals, particularly due to cardiac arrests, heart attacks, and neurological conditions. Senior journalist Rajaram Tallur raised the issue in an email to the Chief Minister, highlighting the socio-economic distress faced by families who have lost young members unexpectedly, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka govt to form a committee to study sudden deaths among youth and side effects of Covid vaccines

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed officials to establish a committee comprising experts and scientists to conduct an in-depth study on the increasing instances of sudden deaths due to heart attacks and brain-related ailments in the state. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed that a specialized committee be formed to thoroughly investigate the heart attacks among youth. According to a statement from …

Covid Heart Attacks Siddaramaiah Sudden Sudden Deaths Vaccines Karnataka

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala opts for huge WB loan for initiative to improve health system

The Hindu

The State Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme under the Health department by taking a loan to the tune of ₹2,424.28 crore from the World Bank. The programme aims at building a resilient health system capable of tackling all emerging health issues while addressing the evolving demographic and epidemiological problems in the State. Goals …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

166 Cases, 5 Deaths: Waterborne Bacteria Causes Severe Guillain-Barré Outbreak in Pune

The Hindu

Published : Feb 05, 2025 19:00 IST - 4 MINS READ After running tests on more than 70 patients, the Maharashtra State health department has finally come to the conclusion that Pune’s outbreak of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome is waterborne. A senior officer in the State health department told Frontline: “the test results have confirmed that contaminated water, mostly from the …

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Leprosy case detection campaign to begin on January 30 in Kerala

Trending News

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Leprosy case detection campaign to begin on January 30 in Kerala

The Hindu

The sixth phase of the State Health department’s leprosy case detection campaign, Aswamedham 6.0, begins across the State on Thursday. Health workers’ teams will make home visits continuously for a fortnight from January 30 till February 12 as part of active surveillance for the detection of hidden and untreated cases of leprosy in the community. New cases Though the number …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ernakulam records three dengue deaths in January

The Hindu

Four persons have succumbed to dengue and leptospirosis in Ernakulam since January 1. Ernakulam had an average of nearly 13 dengue cases daily since January 1. The areas that reported the cases include Edakochi, Panangad, Ponnurunni, Choornikkara, Kalamassery, Nedumbassery, Kakkanad, Thammanam, Vennala, Njarakkal, Chowara, Kanjoor, Keezhmad, Thrikkakara, Udayamperoor, Aarakunnam, Binanipuram, Edappally, Vazhakkulam, and Eroor. The number of leptospirosis cases remains …

Cases Dengue Ernakulam

1 month, 3 weeks ago

India deploys experts to control Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak in Maharashtra

Firstpost

Maharashtra reported its first suspected death linked to GBS in Solapur, while the number of cases of the immunological nerve disorder in Pune has crossed 100, health officials said on Monday. The Union Health Ministry has deployed a high-level multi-disciplinary team to Pune to assist state authorities in containing the rise in suspected and confirmed cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in …

Health Maharashtra Team Pune State Gbs Suspected Cases

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala cold-shouldered proposal for dengue early warning system

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala’s failure to collaborate on a proposal submitted by climate scientists to develop a dengue early warning system has turned out to be a blessing for Pune. The state had turned its back on a study aimed at developing an early warning system to detect dengue, by incorporating potential climate-based dengue factors and health data available with the state …

Kerala Dengue Dengue Fever

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 200 people shifted to newly set up quarantine centre

Deccan Chronicle

SRINAGAR: Amid reports of more residents being struck by a mysterious disease that has already claimed 17 lives in Badhaal village of Jammu and Kashmir’s frontier Rajouri district, the authorities have relocated over 200 people to a newly set up quarantine centre at the district headquarters, some 55 kilometres away from the affected village. He said that as of now …

Officials Jammu Village Sit Rajouri Over 200 People Badhaal

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Awareness drive to be taken up on priority to bring down maternal deaths to zero in State

The Hindu

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has said that a State-wide awareness programme, including in the seven districts of the Kalyan Karnataka region, will be launched on a priority basis to bring the number of maternal deaths down to zero, as the State government is viewing such deaths seriously. For this, a State-wide awareness programme, including the seven …

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2 months ago

Mosquito-borne dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis detected in Queensland

ABC

An elderly Townsville man has been hospitalised with dengue fever, marking the region's first breakthrough case of the mosquito-borne virus in five years. There have been just two cases of dengue fever in the north Queensland city since 2013 following a successful elimination program. Townsville Public Health Unit director Steven Donohue said the dengue case was unusual as local dengue …

Health Mosquitoes Virus Queensland Townsville Dengue Fever Dr Donohue

2 months, 1 week ago

Most govt. hospitals in Kerala yet to put in place security measures, reveals RTI query

The Hindu

Very few government hospitals in Kerala have either fully or partially implemented the State Health department’s directive in 2021 to have security steps on their premises. They should be set up later at district hospitals, general hospitals, women and children hospitals, mental health centres, and at the casualty and out-patient departments of medical college hospitals. The institutions that have partially …

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2 months, 1 week ago

No HMPV cases, Andhra ready to fight virus

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: In response to rising concerns about the spread of Human Metapneumovirus after the detection of a few cases in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, the State government has geared up to fight the virus. Though no HMPV cases have been reported in the State, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu convened a review meeting with officials of the Health, Medical …

State Hmpv

2 months, 2 weeks ago

HMPV virus - latest: India authorities step up monitoring after human metapneumovirus outbreak in China

The Independent

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Health India China Health Check Hmpv

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pune recorded highest-ever caseload of vector-borne diseases in 2024

Hindustan Times

Pune city recorded its highest-ever caseload of vector-borne diseases in 2024; with 382 cases of dengue, 485 cases of chikungunya, 109 cases of Zika virus, and 21 cases of malaria. This persistence especially underscores the reasonableness of concern regarding the long-term complications possible in chikungunya and how differential diagnosis and care could significantly make a difference in managing after-effects.” Professor …

Cases Patients Dengue Pune 2024 Reported Number

2 months, 2 weeks ago

HMPV in India: States ramp up surveillance as 2 cases reported in Bengaluru; Delhi, Maharashtra, others issue guidelines

Live Mint

HMPV in India: The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation amid rising Human MetaPneumoVirus -linked cases in China. Delhi, Maharashtra, Telangana, and other state governments have issued guidelines to ensure preparedness for potential health challenges related to HMPV and other respiratory viruses. Delhi instructs officials to keep track of cases, and implement strict isolation measures Delhi health authorities issued …

India China Kerala Sari Maharashtra Cases Telangana

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru, Mysuru Delhi Public Schools tighten measures amid rising HMPV cases

India Today

Following the detection of Human Metapneumovirus cases in Bengaluru, Delhi Public School Bengaluru and Mysuru board member and Congress leader Mansoor Ali Khan announced heightened surveillance measures at the school. "We have issued circulars to parents, advising them not to send their children to school if they have even mild symptoms like a cough, cold, or sore throat," said Khan. …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

HMPV outbreak in China: Delhi authorities issue guidelines as precautionary measure from virus

India TV News

In the wake of the Human MetaPneumoVirus outbreak in China, India has been closely monitoring the situation. On Sunday, the Delhi health authorities issued an advisory to ensure preparedness for potential health challenges related to HMPV and other respiratory viruses. According to an official statement, Dr Vandana Bagga, Director General of Health Services, convened a meeting with chief district medical …

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‘India well-prepared’: On HMPV, govt says situation in China is not unusual

Trending News

2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘India well-prepared’: On HMPV, govt says situation in China is not unusual

Hindustan Times

The Union health ministry on Saturday urged people to remain calm amid the tensions over the speculated spread of HMPV in China, assuring that India is "well-prepared" to handle respiratory illnesses and that the situation in China is “not unusual”. Amid the reports of the rising respiratory illness in China in the past few weeks, a Joint Monitoring Group meeting …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala watchful as influenza, HMPV surge in China

The Hindu

The Health department has decided to intensify the surveillance of influenza and influenza-like illnesses in the State in the light of numerous news reports as well as social media posts about the surge in viral fever, flu, and pneumonia in China. According to available information as well as news reports, the surge in respiratory and flu-like illnesses in China is …

Health China Kerala Respiratory State Virus Health Department

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana govt issues dos and don’ts amid Covid-like HMPV virus outbreak in China — check details here

Live Mint

Amid growing concerns over HMPV outbreak in China, Telangana state government on Saturday issued a list of do's and don'ts. Here's a list of do's and don'ts Do’s — Cover your mouth and nose with handkerchief or tissue paper, when you cough or sneeze. Don’ts — Avoid shaking hands — Do not reuse tissue paper or handkerchiefs — Avoid close …

China Telangana Hmpv

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala health minister says no need to panic over HMPV in China

Hindustan Times

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday said the state government is closely monitoring the news reports about the massive outbreak of viral fever and respiratory infection in China and said there is no need to panic as of now. Kerala Health Minister Veena George stated that the state government is keeping a careful eye on news reports on the …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

HMPV outbreak in China: Telangana govt issues Dos and Don’ts, Centre says 'keeping close watch'

India TV News

The Telangana government on Saturday issued Dos and Don’ts following the Human Metapneumovirus outbreak in China. The Telangana Public Health Department has urged citizens to follow certain instructions, and said there is no cause for alarm regarding the HMPV reports and the department is closely coordinating with the Ministry of Health at the Centre. In wake of the recent reports …

Health China Telangana Centre Close Watch Hmpv

2 months, 2 weeks ago

India monitoring influenza cases as cold wave persists: Report

Hindustan Times

The National Centre for Disease Control under the Union Health Ministry in India is closely monitoring cases of respiratory and seasonal influenza in the country amid speculations of HMPV outbreak in China, news agency ANI reported, citing official sources. After an update from the WPRO, which is one of the six regions of the World Health Organisation, sources were quoted …

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