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Karnataka’s Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has directed state health officials to pay special attention to travelers with Mpox symptoms at airports and seaports.
As of August 12, the state reported 22,442 positive cases, surpassing the previous 10-year high of 19,300 infections recorded in 2023.
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao assured that the state is prepared to manage any potential Mpox (monkeypox) outbreak.
The Bengaluru Urban district has confirmed six new cases of Zika virus in Jigani as of Sunday, raising the total number of cases in Karnataka to nine since January 2024.
A significant cybersecurity vulnerability on the website of Sagar Hospitals in Bengaluru exposed confidential patient data to potential exploitation, according to a complaint filed.
Purple cabbage is abundant in antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, which give it its distinctive color. These antioxidants combat free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and lowering the risk.
The repellent, intended to eliminate a rat infestation, contained toxic substances that adversely affected the students, leading to their emergency admission to nearby hospitals.
In response to the global rise in Mpox cases, the central government has directed heightened vigilance at airports, ports, and borders.
Over 50% of these fatalities occurred in the past two months alone, with 1,812 confirmed cases reported by August 16, 2024.
In a concerning development, the Zika virus has been detected in Bengaluru’s Jigani area within Anekal taluk, adding to the city’s health challenges following recent dengue outbreaks.
A year ago, Vivek K Chaitanya, a middle-aged IT consultant from Bangalore, faced a life-changing medical event that reshaped his approach to health.
Amisha Aggarwal, a Google software engineer, shared her frustrations, suggesting she might need to switch to RO water for hair washing to prevent further loss.
Health officials are instructed to conduct thermal screenings and review travel histories of passengers from affected countries within the last 21 days.
This study focuses on high-prevalence districts in Karnataka, aiming to identify the socioeconomic and behavioral factors associated with these rates.
Among the expired drugs was Remdesivir worth Rs 40 lakh, which had been stockpiled during the COVID-19 pandemic but had passed its use-by date in 2022.
On Friday, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao issued a public notice to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a critical issue in India.
As of July 27, children aged 6-16 years represent 25% of the dengue cases in Karnataka, according to data from the School Education Department.
The protest comes after shocking reports of authorities mishandling evidence, and a recent attack on peaceful protesters by a flash mob, which further vandalized the crime scene.
Doctors across several government teaching hospitals gathered at Freedom Park on Friday to protest unsafe working conditions and demand better facilities.
The number of dengue cases within BBMP limits has surpassed 10,000, reaching a total of 10,039 cases as of Friday, according to the state health department’s dengue bulletin.
