Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has taken serious note of reported child deaths linked to an unidentified illness in Salumber district, launching an extensive disease control and surveillance drive across all seven districts of the Udaipur division. Acting on directions from Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, expert teams have been constituted to investigate the cause, while large-scale containment and monitoring measures are underway. Also, Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Si…
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Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Surveillance has been intensified and precautionary measures scaled up to prevent further casualties after panic gripped two villages, namely Ghata and Lalpura, in Rajasthan’s Salumbar district, as five children died within a span of six days due to a suspected unidentified illness. The deaths, reported from the Lasadiya region, have triggered an urgent response from the state government, with medical teams rushing to the affected areas and a detailed investigation under…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has allocated Rs 22,236 crore or around 21.44 per cent of Budget 2026–27 for improving air quality and for green initiatives, including clean Yamuna, to secure pollution-free future for the next generation, an official said on Sunday. Highlighting key features of the ‘Green Budget’ for 2026–27, the official said in a statement that of the total state budget of Rs 1,03,700 crore, Rs 22,236 crore have been allotted to 17 departments re…
Bhopal/Thandla (Jhabua), April 3 (IANS) A chlorine gas leak occurred at the gas filtration plant in Thandla town of Jhabua district on Friday morning due to a technical malfunction, affecting plant employees and nearby residents. The incident triggered panic in the area as several people complained of breathing difficulties, irritation in the eyes and throat, and anxiety. Prompt action by the district administration quickly brought the situation under control.Immediately after receiving in…
Kanpur, March 31 (IANS) A sensational case has emerged from the Kalyanpur area of Kanpur Nagar, placing both the healthcare system and the administration under scrutiny. Suspicions have arisen following the unearthing of a major racket involving illegal kidney transplants and trafficking at Medlife Hospital, located in Ambedkar Puram. Panic spread on Monday afternoon after police received a tip-off. Preliminary investigations revealed several shocking details, prompting authorities to detain fou…
Patna, March 26 (IANS) In a continued crackdown on corruption, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) on Thursday carried out a major operation in Nalanda, Nitish Kumar’s home district, leading to the arrest of a Health Department official. The action was taken in Nagarnausa block, where a bribery complaint surfaced regarding the correction of an ASHA worker’s birth certificate.Acting on the complaint, vigilance officials arrested Manjit Kumar, a Block Community Mobilizer (BCM) at the …
Bhopal, March 25 (IANS) Over two lakh adolescent girls aged between 9 and 14 years have so far received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Madhya Pradesh, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on Wednesday.The ongoing HPV vaccination drive is part of a nationwide initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Ajmer district of Rajasthan on February 28. The initiative aims to combat cervical cancer among women.“Madhya Pradesh secured a leading position nationwide by vaccin…
Raipur/Bilaspur, March 25 (IANS) Panic gripped the Koni area of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh after approximately 4,744 chickens died suddenly at a state-run poultry farm, with laboratory tests confirming the cause as Bird Flu (Avian Influenza).The outbreak has triggered an urgent multi-departmental response to prevent the virus from spreading to other farms or humans. The government poultry farm in Koni housed a total of 5,037 chickens. Speaking to IANS, Dr G.S. Tanwar, Joint Director of th…
Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), March 23 (IANS) The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive is picking up pace in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur, with adolescent girls aged between 9 to 14 years receiving vaccines at schools and health centres as part of a nationwide initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The campaign, aimed at protecting young girls from cervical cancer, has also incorporated awareness programs to educate communities about the benefits of the vaccine.Vijay Kumar Soni,…
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday told the Legislative Assembly during Question Hour that an inquiry will be conducted and action taken against hospitals empanelled under the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) and Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) if they fail to provide free treatment.The statement came in response to a question raised by member Abhijit Patil.Minister Abitkar said that…