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Kerala reports another case of Nipah, govt forms 19 committees to monitor
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Health Minister Veena George while addressing a press conference on Wednesday, said, "So far, three samples have tested Nipah positive. We have started contact tracing. Of 706 contacts, 77 are in the high-risk category, 153 health workers are in the low-risk category," Veena George said.
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"All arrangements in place to prevent Nipah spread": Kerala Health Ministe
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Amid fears of the spread of Nipah virus in Kerala after the death of two patients in Kozhikode district, Health Minister Veena George on Wednesday said the state government had made all arrangements to contain the pathogen and ensure public safety.
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Kerala Nipah: Alert in Kozhikode’s neighbouring districts, containment zon
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Kerala Health Department has issued an alert for Kannur, Wayanad and Malappuram districts after Nipah virus infection was confirmed in Kozhikode.
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Two deaths in Kozhikode due to Nipah virus, confirms Kerala Health Ministe
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday confirmed Nipah virus infection in Kozhikode district.
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"Still awaiting results from NIV Pune": Kerala Health Minister Veena Georg
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, George said, "We are still awaiting results from NIV Pune. After receiving news of confirmation (of Nipah virus), I contacted NIV Pune which said the tests were still ongoing. We have also conducted tests in Kerala and strongly suspect Nipah virus infection (be
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Kerala Nipah alert: "Govt viewing situation very seriously," says CM Vijay
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The state department has also issued an alert in the district in the wake of two deaths after a review meeting chaired by State Health Minister Veena George.
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Kerala Nipah alert: Health Minister to hold high-level meeting today
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Kerala Health Minister Veena George will hold a high-level meeting today after two 'unnatural' deaths were reported due to fever at a private hospital on Monday.
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Kerala: Health alert in Kozhikode after 2 'unnatural' deaths due to fever
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
The Kerala Health Department has issued a health alert in Kozhikode district after two 'unnatural' deaths were reported due to fever at a private hospital on Monday.
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Woman doctor sexual assault case: Kerala Minister orders inquiry against s
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday directed the Director of the Health Department to investigate the sexual assault complaint of a woman doctor against a senior doctor at Ernakulam General Hospital in 2019.
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Kerala makes history: Transgender students granted reservation in nursing
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
“Reservations have been granted to transgenders in the field of nursing. One seat would be reserved for transgenders in the BSc nursing course and one seat in the General Nursing course,” Health Minister Veena George said in a statement.
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Kerala govt to set up panel to resolve problems of PG medical students
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
After a meeting with postgraduate medical students, Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday said that the state government has decided to form a committee to study and solve the problems raised by PG students and house surgeons.
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Kerala Health Minister directs officials for better treatment to injured i
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Kerala Health Minister Veena George called an emergency meeting of the State Health Department at midnight following the Malappuram boat capsize incident and directed the officials to ensure better treatment for the injured.
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