Health

  Idukki ,August 10 Protests erupted at the Thodupuzha District Hospital on Monday after a child suffering from high fever was allegedly sent away from the casualty wing without treatment due to a shortage of doctors, even as Health Minister K Muraleedharan was visiting the hospital. According to reports, the child had been waiting for […]

  Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 8 The Kerala government has sanctioned Rs 14.40 crore to continue rehabilitation and welfare measures for Endosulfan victims in Kasaragod district under its comprehensive ‘Snehasanthwanam’ package. The administrative sanction has been accorded through the Social Justice Department from provisions made in the State Budget for the 2026-27 financial year, the Chief Minister’s […]

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 4: Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi on Tuesday reiterated that the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) would be established in Kerala, while stressing that the premier medical institution should be located at a site offering the best connectivity and infrastructure. Addressing the annual function of the Mangalam daily, the Union […]

By M.S. Sanil Kumar Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s biomedical waste management system is heading towards a major crisis, with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) warning that the state’s existing infrastructure is no longer capable of handling the rapidly growing volume of waste generated by hospitals, laboratories and other healthcare institutions. The warning comes as IMA’s IMAGE (Indian […]

KOZHIKODE, June 22: A seven-year-old girl from Kummankode in Nadapuram, Kozhikode district, has been diagnosed with Shigella infection, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance and preventive measures in the region. The child, who underwent treatment after developing symptoms of the bacterial disease, has fully recovered and has been discharged from hospital. The latest case comes […]

Thiruvananthapuram, June 21 Natyaveda College of Performing Arts, Vattiyoorkavu, marked International Yoga Day on Sunday with a special message highlighting the close relationship between yoga, classical dance and holistic well-being. Extending Yoga Day greetings, the institution said, “Asana in stillness, Natya in motion. True dance is nothing but a moving meditation.” The message underscored the […]

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala reported another death due to Shigella infection on Wednesday, raising concerns over the spread of communicable diseases across the state amid a surge in fever, dengue and leptospirosis cases. A 75-year-old woman from Aliparamba in Malappuram district succumbed to the infection on Tuesday. Health authorities also confirmed 12 new Shigella cases on Wednesday. […]

Kozhikode, June 12: Health authorities in Kozhikode have reported no new Nipah virus infections, offering some relief as intensive surveillance and containment measures continue across the district. However, three individuals currently under quarantine have been admitted to hospital for observation after developing health concerns, and their samples have been sent for laboratory testing. The lone […]

KOLLAM, June 11: Kerala health authorities have confirmed fresh cases of Shigella infection in Kollam district, prompting intensified surveillance and preventive measures amid growing concerns over the spread of the bacterial disease in the state. Two school students from Paravur and Palathara in Kollam district have tested positive for Shigella infection and are currently undergoing […]