Sindh faces a major dengue outbreak, with hospital data showing over 12,000 cases in six weeks, far exceeding official figures of 819, Dawn reported. Experts blame poor drainage and weak fumigation, while the health minister said anti-dengue campaigns have been intensified across the provinc
He said that the State Government would launch a comprehensive palliative care campaign shortly, aimed at offering doorstep medical services to the elderly and patients across the State.
The Telangana Government is focusing on strengthening the public health sector by filling the vacant posts in the state medical and health departments as well as in government hospitals, an official statement said.
On the instructions of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state health department has issued a comprehensive advisory for all government and private hospitals in the state to ensure fire safety in hospitals during the summer months.
According to an official release, "Dr R Rajesh Kumar, Secretary of Health, has spearheaded efforts to create a vast network aimed at providing quality medical assistance to visiting pilgrims, many of whom are over 50 years old."
In line with the preparations for the prevention and management of heat-related diseases in the state during summer, the Uttar Pradesh Health Department has issued guidelines to all District Magistrates and Chief Medical Officers in this regard.
After an advisory issued by the Centre to all the states in connection to the emergence of a mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday that the state health department has strengthened state-wide surveillance.
The Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department of Pakistan has ordered the closure of all public and private schools and offices in Lahore division and Gujranwala, Hafizabad and Narowal districts from November 9-12 due to smog, Dawn reported.
District Program Manager of the district health committee, Dr Vivek Singh said, "In monsoon season dengue cases usually increase. A special ward has been set up in all medical universities and local hospitals for dengue patients in Patna. There is no need to panic. Usually, patients recover
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday approved key cabinet decisions aimed at the welfare of the people and the development of the state.