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Process on to identify specially abled, bedridden senior citizens
June 30, 2025 11:32 am
Taking note of this, the UT Administrator instructed the Health Department to prepare a special plan focused on the care of such elderly individuals.
Guillain Barre Syndrome cases rise to 207: Over half of cases are in 5-km radius from Sinhagad Road, shows health dept data
February 15, 2025 5:51 am
The analysis also confirmed the presence of coliform, E. coli, Norovirus and C. Jejuni bacteria in 40 water samples in the cluster
HMPV infection: Maharashtra health minister urges people not to panic
January 07, 2025 10:47 am
No case yet in Maharashtra; doctors say symptoms mild, similar to cold; PMC lists precautions.
Bengal health dept issues SOP restricting private practice for govt doctors while on duty
January 07, 2025 5:27 am
Other key provisions of the SOP include a mandatory 42-hour work week for all faculty, restrictions on night duty hours, and the inclusion of emergency duties for Assistant Professors.
'Stay hydrated, avoid going out between noon and 3 pm': Karnataka issues heatwave advisory
March 08, 2023 7:57 am
The department also advised people to wear thin, loose, cotton garments, preferably light-coloured. It warned people against consuming alcohol and carbonated soft drinks or drinks with large amounts of sugar as these would lead to the loss of more body fluid or cause stomach cramps.
Karnataka health department issues advisory as state records 26 H3N2 cases
March 08, 2023 7:47 am
Health workers in ICU and isolation wards told to administer flu vaccine; DHOs instructed to conduct ILI/SARI surveillance with appropriate sample collection for diagnosis.
State launches massive health screening in govt schools, to cover nearly 3 cr children
March 02, 2023 9:46 am
Over 12,000 teams are working across the state to carry out the check-ups. The list of tests include X-Ray, ECG, Blood test, 2D echo, sonography and CT scan, among others
Karnataka health department seeks expert committee help to tackle heat-related illnesses
March 02, 2023 7:29 am
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dry weather is prevailing over Karnataka with maximum and minimum temperatures hovering around 31 and 18 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Cases of respiratory infection on rise in Bengal, alert sounded
February 20, 2023 4:25 am
The district health officials have been asked to take stock of oxygen equipment and paediatric ventilators.
Avoid cool drinks, ice creams, long journeys: Karnataka health department issues cold weather advisory
December 13, 2022 11:12 am
The advisory said those who have symptoms of flu and fever should visit a doctor and avoid self-medication. It also asked the public to consume freshly prepared foods which are easy to digest.
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