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"Expected during winter," WHO official on HMPV virus
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"There has indeed been a rise in a number of common respiratory infections in the country. And this is entirely expected during the winter. China has a sentinel surveillance system for influenza-like illness and severe respiratory infections," she said.
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HMPV cases: States ramp up surveillance; doctors say "no need to panic"
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Amid growing concern about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, states have intensified their health measures, focusing on surveillance and prevention to address the challenge.
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"No need to panic, be cautious": Uttarakhand Health DG on HMPV cases in In
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Meanwhile, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reviewed the present situation of respiratory illnesses in the country and the status of public health measures for its management.
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"No surge in influenza-like cases at PGIMER Chandigarh," say hospital auth
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Five cases of HMPV have been reported in the country, with two cases in Bengaluru, one in Ahmedabad, and two suspected cases in Nagpur.
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"The government is ready for any kind of situation": UP Deputy CM Pathak
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In the wider context, India has already detected four cases of HMPV. Two of the cases were identified in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and another case was recorded in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed two cases of HMPV in Karnataka's Bengaluru, and another
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No cause for concern over HMPV in India, say health authorities as cases d
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Amid growing concern about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Monday reviewed the present situation of respiratory illnesses in the country and the status of public health measures for its management.
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Uttarakhand takes measures to control respiratory diseases amid global HMP
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
During the winter months, there is an increased likelihood of transmission of respiratory diseases such as seasonal influenza (H1N1, H3N2), influenza-like illness (ILI), and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI). HMPV, specifically, presents with symptoms similar to the common cold and
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"No reason to worry, closely monitoring situation": Union Health Minister
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed the detection of two cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka and one in Gujarat. Health Ministry said that these cases were detected as part of ICMR's ongoing efforts to monitor and control respiratory illnesses across the
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ICMR detects two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reports two detected cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. No surge in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases reported across India.
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Union Health Ministry convenes Joint Monitoring Group Meeting in view of r
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In view of reports about rising cases of respiratory illnesses in China in the past few weeks, a Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) meeting was held under the Chairmanship of DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, here on Saturday, Govt of India said in a press release.
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Top Benefits of Group Health Plans for Employers and Employees
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 2: A Group Health Plan includes a group of employees, providing them with financial protection and well-being by covering medical expenses, surgery expenses, hospitalisation, and even post-hospitalisation expenses. It does not exclude pre-existing illne
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Assam partners with SBI, UBI to provide insurance benefits to govt employe
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Under this arranegment, the state government employees will get benefits at zero cost includes minimum Rs 10 lakh for Term Life Insurance (coverage for employees in the event of natural death, including death due to illness or accident), minimum Rs 1 crore for accidental death, up to Rs 1 cr
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