Rare Brain Infection Cases Rise in Kozhikode, Health Alert Issued
A rare and often fatal brain infection, amoebic encephalitis, has prompted a health alert in Kerala’s Kozhikode district following a rise in reported cases, including a tragic fatality. Health officials are actively tracing infection sources, primarily linked to contaminated freshwater, and have urged the public to exercise extreme caution and adhere to safety guidelines to…
Health Revolution: Rajasthan Ranks Second in ABHA ID Creation, Bolsters Medical Infrastructure
Rajasthan is rapidly emerging as a national leader in healthcare reform, achieving the remarkable milestone of generating over 6.2 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) cards, the second-highest in the country. This digital push is complemented by an ambitious drive to bolster medical infrastructure, including the planned upgrade of Rajasthan University of Health Sciences to…
Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Claims Life of Nine-Year-Old in Kerala
Health authorities in northern Kerala are grappling with the tragic death of a nine-year-old girl in Kozhikode, who succumbed to a rare and aggressive brain infection caused by free-living amoeba. The deadly amoebic encephalitis, typically contracted from freshwater sources, has prompted an urgent search to identify the contaminated water body and raise awareness about this…
Chhattisgarh High Court Expresses Dismay Over State Mental Hospital Mismanagement
The Chhattisgarh High Court has expressed profound displeasure over the alarming state of affairs at the state’s only mental hospital in Sendri, Bilaspur. A recent report by Court Commissioners revealed severe mismanagement, including chronic staff absenteeism, dismal hygiene conditions, and a stark absence of essential medical facilities like ultrasound. The court has demanded an immediate,…
