Thirteen people have died due to dengue in Uttarakhand so far this year while the number of active dengue cases in the state is 257, according to an official
The health secreatry of Uttarakhand on Wednesday made a surprise visit to the Doon Medical College Hospital in Dehradun to review the medical arrangements amid rising cases of Dengue.
Uttarakhand Health Secretary R Rajesh Kumar on Friday instructed Chief Medical Officers of the state to take steps for the prevention of conjunctivitis and to make people aware of the disease.
With the Char Dham Yatra set to start in Uttarakhand after three days, Dr R. Rajesh Kumar, secretary, state health department, has issued a health advisory for pilgrims.
The government is engaged in preparations to facilitate the journey of pilgrims coming from the country and the world during the Char Dham yatra, it said.
While inspecting the route before the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand Health Secretary Dr R Rajesh Kumar on Friday took stock of health services and arrangements as he reached Govindghat, the main stop of the Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra which is going to start on May 20.
Uttarakhand Health Secretary Dr R Rajesh Kumar on Tuesday said that there is no need to be afraid of the Covid-19 virus, and the state health department is completely ready to face any kind of emergency.
Pregnant women in Uttarakhand will get the facility of birth waiting home before the delivery in all the districts, the state health secretary said on Thursday.
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 1 (ANI): Uttarakhand secured second place in the blood donor collection under the Blood Donation Amrit Mahotsav organised by the Health department.