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Monsoon In Kerala And The Rise Of Infectious Diseases: Doctors Explain Shigella, Nipah And West Nile Cases
As Kerala battles rising cases of Shigella infection alongside renewed concerns over Nipah virus and West Nile fever, infectious disease experts explain the symptoms, transmission risks and prevention measures families should know this monsoon.
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Kerala Faces Twin Health Challenge Amid New Nipah Scare And Shigella Outbreak
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 (IANS) Kerala is facing a twin health challenge with a fresh Nipah virus scare and a continuing Shigella outbreak in Wayanad with fresh cases being reported in other districts, prompting authorities to step up surveillance and preventive measures across the state.
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Shigella Infection Alert In Kerala: Doctors Explain Who Is Most At Risk
Shigella infection, also known as shigellosis, primarily affects the intestines and spreads through contaminated food, water, or direct contact with infected individuals.
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'Read Fully': War Of Words In Kerala Over UDF's Health Commission Report
A political slugfest has erupted over Kerala's healthcare future after the UDF's health commission report triggered sharp criticism from the state Health Minister. It was followed by an equally strong rebuttal from commission chairman Dr SS Lal.
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Kerala Health Minister Meets With Accident En Route To Wayanad
Kerala Health Minister Veena George was involved in an accident near Manjeri here on Wednesday morning while she was travelling to the landslide-hit Wayanad district to coordinate the rescue operations there.
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Kerala Health Minister Convenes High-Level Meet Over Suspected Nipah Virus
Kerala Health Minister Veena George convened a high-level meeting today in Kerala's Malappuram district after reports of a suspected case of the 'Nipah' virus in the state.
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Inspection Begins As 340 Suffer Food Poisoning At Kerala Apartment Complex
Over 300 people living in an apartment complex in Kakkanad near Kerala's Kochi sought treatment for food poisoning in the last couple of days, prompting municipal and health authorities to inspect the water sources used by residents.
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Health Department Urges Vigilance After Viral Hepatitis Deaths In Kerala
A 41-year-old man died in Kerala's Malappuram district today due to viral hepatitis, marking the sixth such confirmed case in the district in the last three months. This incident has prompted the health department to urge people to be vigilant.
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As Nipah Returns, How Kerala Plans To Prevent Its Spread
Determined to prevent the spread of Nipah virus, the Kerala government has swung into action as soon as four cases of infection were confirmed in Kozhikode.
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Nipah Alert In 3 Kerala Districts, Containment Zones Announced
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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Kerala Minister On Medical Students' Demand For Long-Sleeved Scrubs In Operation Theatre
Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday said the request of a group of female MBBS students to wear long-sleeve scrub jackets and surgical hoods in operation theatres was not a matter that demanded a political decision.
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Kerala Approves Ordinance To Protect Health Workers After Doctor's Death
The LDF government in Kerala today approved an ordinance that provides for stringent punishment, including imprisonment of up to seven years and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for those found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to doctors,
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Amid Covid Spike, Masks Mandatory For Pregnant Women, Elderly In Kerala
As COVID-19 cases are increasing in Kerala, Health Minister Veena George on Saturday said masks are mandatory for pregnant women, elderly and those with lifestyle diseases as it was important to protect elderly and bedridden patients from the disease
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Temperature Rises In Kerala, Health Advisory Issued
The Kerala government on Friday issued a health advisory with temperatures soaring in the southern state for the past few days due to the onset of summer.
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Precautions Need To Be Taken As Bird Flu Cases Rise, Says Kerala Minister
In the wake of bird flu cases being reported in the State, Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Sunday said there was no cause for concern, but precautions need to be taken for preventing transmission of the infection to humans.
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Monsoon In Kerala And The Rise Of Infectious Diseases: Doctors Explain Shigella, Nipah And West Nile Cases
As Kerala battles rising cases of Shigella infection alongside renewed concerns over Nipah virus and West Nile fever, infectious disease experts explain the symptoms, transmission risks and prevention measures families should know this monsoon.
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Kerala Faces Twin Health Challenge Amid New Nipah Scare And Shigella Outbreak
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 (IANS) Kerala is facing a twin health challenge with a fresh Nipah virus scare and a continuing Shigella outbreak in Wayanad with fresh cases being reported in other districts, prompting authorities to step up surveillance and preventive measures across the state.
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Shigella Infection Alert In Kerala: Doctors Explain Who Is Most At Risk
Shigella infection, also known as shigellosis, primarily affects the intestines and spreads through contaminated food, water, or direct contact with infected individuals.
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'Read Fully': War Of Words In Kerala Over UDF's Health Commission Report
A political slugfest has erupted over Kerala's healthcare future after the UDF's health commission report triggered sharp criticism from the state Health Minister. It was followed by an equally strong rebuttal from commission chairman Dr SS Lal.
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Kerala Health Minister Meets With Accident En Route To Wayanad
Kerala Health Minister Veena George was involved in an accident near Manjeri here on Wednesday morning while she was travelling to the landslide-hit Wayanad district to coordinate the rescue operations there.
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Kerala Health Minister Convenes High-Level Meet Over Suspected Nipah Virus
Kerala Health Minister Veena George convened a high-level meeting today in Kerala's Malappuram district after reports of a suspected case of the 'Nipah' virus in the state.
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Inspection Begins As 340 Suffer Food Poisoning At Kerala Apartment Complex
Over 300 people living in an apartment complex in Kakkanad near Kerala's Kochi sought treatment for food poisoning in the last couple of days, prompting municipal and health authorities to inspect the water sources used by residents.
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Health Department Urges Vigilance After Viral Hepatitis Deaths In Kerala
A 41-year-old man died in Kerala's Malappuram district today due to viral hepatitis, marking the sixth such confirmed case in the district in the last three months. This incident has prompted the health department to urge people to be vigilant.
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As Nipah Returns, How Kerala Plans To Prevent Its Spread
Determined to prevent the spread of Nipah virus, the Kerala government has swung into action as soon as four cases of infection were confirmed in Kozhikode.
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Nipah Alert In 3 Kerala Districts, Containment Zones Announced
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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Kerala Minister On Medical Students' Demand For Long-Sleeved Scrubs In Operation Theatre
Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday said the request of a group of female MBBS students to wear long-sleeve scrub jackets and surgical hoods in operation theatres was not a matter that demanded a political decision.
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Kerala Approves Ordinance To Protect Health Workers After Doctor's Death
The LDF government in Kerala today approved an ordinance that provides for stringent punishment, including imprisonment of up to seven years and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for those found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to doctors,
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Amid Covid Spike, Masks Mandatory For Pregnant Women, Elderly In Kerala
As COVID-19 cases are increasing in Kerala, Health Minister Veena George on Saturday said masks are mandatory for pregnant women, elderly and those with lifestyle diseases as it was important to protect elderly and bedridden patients from the disease
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Temperature Rises In Kerala, Health Advisory Issued
The Kerala government on Friday issued a health advisory with temperatures soaring in the southern state for the past few days due to the onset of summer.
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Precautions Need To Be Taken As Bird Flu Cases Rise, Says Kerala Minister
In the wake of bird flu cases being reported in the State, Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Sunday said there was no cause for concern, but precautions need to be taken for preventing transmission of the infection to humans.
