Chandipura virus causes fever, with symptoms similar to flu, and acute encephalitis; It is transmitted by vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks and sand flies
Anganwadi centres are known as childcare centres based in rural areas. They were established to tackle malnutrition and child hunger across the nation.
Guwahati: Whilst the flood situation in Assam appears to improve, another outbreak in the state– Japanese Encephalitis (JE)– has claimed the lives of as many as 23 people since April 2022. The sudden spread of the mosquito-borne disease Japanese Encephalitis, which is a viral brain infection, has become critical in the state. According to the […]
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Monday issued a Nipah Management Plan listing the health protocol to be followed by government and private hospitals. State Health Minister Veena George in a statement said district authorities can prepare a separate management plan for Nipah and also informed that the treatment and discharge guidelines were also published. She […]
