Chennai, July 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has detected 48,469 tuberculosis (TB) cases during the first six months of 2026, with all diagnosed patients placed on treatment, Health Minister K.G. Arunraj has said after reviewing the state’s TB elimination programme. The minister, in a statement on Thursday, said the government would further strengthen surveillance, early diagnosis and community participation to achieve the goal of a TB-free Tamil Nadu.Chairing a review meeting with district deputy direc…
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Bhubaneswar, July 17 (IANS) A political slugfest broke out on Friday as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition — Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress — traded charges over the alleged mismanagement during the Rath Yatra in Puri on Thursday. On Friday, the main opposition BJD once again targeted the state government, alleging serious lapses in the conduct of the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri.Senior BJD leader Pramila Mallik said the unfortunate incidents during the Rath Yatr…
Wayanad, July 3 (IANS) Seeking to address the long-standing healthcare challenges in Wayanad, Health and Devaswom Minister K. Muralidharan on Friday announced a comprehensive health package for the district, including the setting up of a super-speciality hospital, the upgradation of key government hospitals and measures to strengthen medical infrastructure and manpower. Launching the district-level Kayakalpam Janasamparkam public outreach programme at the Wayanad Collectorate, the Minister said …
Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 (IANS) A debate in Kerala’s Assembly on Monday over the spread of infectious diseases quickly turned into a high-voltage political clash between two prominent political heirs, with CPI-M MLA Mohammed Riyas and Health Minister K. Muraleedharan trading sharp allegations over the government’s handling of the situation.Riyas, son-in-law of the present Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, moved a notice seeking leave for an adjournment motio…
Patna, June 12 (IANS) After becoming a Member of Legislative Council (MLC), Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar adopted an assertive stance regarding governance and healthcare administration in the state. He issued strict instructions to Civil Surgeons across the state on Thursday to improve hospital facilities and eliminate irregularities within two weeks.Addressing the media after receiving his election certificate, Nishant Kumar said that corruption would not be tolerated under any circumstan…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 (IANS) Kerala Minister Sunny Joseph on Friday defended the appointment of his brother-in-law, Benny Thomas, to his personal staff, saying there were no legal barriers to the appointment and that Benny is a committed public worker with a long political background.Responding to the controversy, the Minister said Benny Thomas is a leader who was elected as panchayat president with a record majority and described him as a person engaged in exemplary public service.He also …
Hyderabad, June 5 (IANS) Another Sudanese national has been shifted to an isolation centre in Hyderabad over suspected Ebola symptoms. The individual, who arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), has been shifted to the isolation centre at Gandhi Hospital, officials said on Friday.The Sudanese national is pursuing his higher studies at a private university in Hyderabad.His contact has also been isolated at Gandhi Hospital for screening. He is the second Sudanese national to be isola…
Gandhinagar, June 3 (IANS) Gujarat’s health authorities have reviewed plans to expand specialised cardiac treatment across the state, with the U.N. Mehta Cardiac Institute reporting 8,504 successful heart surgeries and more than 3.94 lakh outpatient consultations during 2025. A high-level review meeting on the expansion of cardiac services was held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of the state Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Wednesday.The meeting examined the state’s cardiac healthcare…
Dhaka, May 26 (IANS) As Bangladesh’s escalating measles outbreak claimed over 500 lives, public health experts and physicians have warned that mass gatherings, long-distance travel and family visits during Eid holidays could further accelerate the spread of the disease.They advised families with young children to avoid unnecessary gatherings, restrict movement and adhere to the preventive measures, cautioning that approaching the hot season may intensify the transmission risks, local media rep…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Setting a firm deadline for administrative action in the health sector, the Delhi Legislative Assembly’s Secretariat has directed all departments to implement the recommendations of the Committee on Public Accounts, an official said on Thursday.The Delhi government departments have been mandated to submit a comprehensive Action Taken Report by July 31, indicating the status of implementation of the Committee’s recommendations as of June 30, said the official in a st…