Via Mid Day :
" Swab test of 39-year-old who died on March 19 returns positive; docs say rising mercury will put end to virus
The grip of the H1N1 virus does not appear to be letting up as another 20 persons tested positive during screening of 1,505 people in the district yesterday. Doctors are hoping that the rising summer temperatures will work in their favour and gradually reduce the number of cases.
The death toll has now risen to six, as doctors confirmed that the swab test of a 39-year-old patient, who died on March 19 at Sahyadri Hospital, tested positive.
"The victim, Sanjay Joshi, was admitted to the hospital at 11.13 am and succumbed at around 10 pm the same day," said Dr Ashok Ingle, medical officer of District Hospital.
So far, the number of positive cases in the district has risen to 116, of which six have succumbed, 23 are currently in isolation wards, 25 are admitted in at various hospitals, and the remaining are undergoing treatment as out patients.
Of the 20 positive cases detected yesterday, 17 are in the city and three from Pimpri-Chinchwad. Two patients are currently on ventilator support at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Ruby Hall respectively. The condition of patients on ventilators at Aditya Birla Hospital, Global Hospital, KEM hospital and Prayag Hospital continues to be critical."
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
India : H1N1 claims year's 2nd victim in city
Via Mid Day :
" State toll climbs to 5 as 51-year-old rickshaw driver dies in hospital
The dreaded swine flu claimed its second victim in the city this year as a 51-year-old autorickshaw driver, Shrikant Shinde, died around 3.15 pm yesterday. This is the fifth swine flu death in the state. The first victim was Kanta Walchand Sarode (48), who died on Wednesday evening at Sahyadri Hospital.
19 test positive in city
Three more patients continue to be on ventilator support in various city hospitals. Apart from these cases, 16 other patients have tested positive for the H1N1 virus.Shinde was taken to Bharati Hospital on March 5 for treatment of pneumonia and had already slipped into Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) caused by the H1N1 virus, and was put on ventilator support.
His condition remained critical since the past 10 days. Throat-swab samples tested positive for the H1N1 virus at Religare Laboratory and he was put on anti-virals like Tamiflu and other antibiotics. Dr Sanjay Lalwani, at the Bharati hospital said, "The patient died due to multi-organ failure.
His kidney failed on Monday and he underwent dialysis twice in three days. The last 48 hours were very crucial as he had fluctuating blood pressure. He finally succumbed at 3.15 pm on Thursday." Dr Ambrish Shahade, president of Indian Medical Association said that the need of the hour is to make people more cautious and they should immediately contact doctor in case of prolonged cough and cold."
" State toll climbs to 5 as 51-year-old rickshaw driver dies in hospital
The dreaded swine flu claimed its second victim in the city this year as a 51-year-old autorickshaw driver, Shrikant Shinde, died around 3.15 pm yesterday. This is the fifth swine flu death in the state. The first victim was Kanta Walchand Sarode (48), who died on Wednesday evening at Sahyadri Hospital.
19 test positive in city
Three more patients continue to be on ventilator support in various city hospitals. Apart from these cases, 16 other patients have tested positive for the H1N1 virus.Shinde was taken to Bharati Hospital on March 5 for treatment of pneumonia and had already slipped into Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) caused by the H1N1 virus, and was put on ventilator support.
His condition remained critical since the past 10 days. Throat-swab samples tested positive for the H1N1 virus at Religare Laboratory and he was put on anti-virals like Tamiflu and other antibiotics. Dr Sanjay Lalwani, at the Bharati hospital said, "The patient died due to multi-organ failure.
His kidney failed on Monday and he underwent dialysis twice in three days. The last 48 hours were very crucial as he had fluctuating blood pressure. He finally succumbed at 3.15 pm on Thursday." Dr Ambrish Shahade, president of Indian Medical Association said that the need of the hour is to make people more cautious and they should immediately contact doctor in case of prolonged cough and cold."
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
India : Dengue death toll reaches six in Delhi
Via Mid Day :
" About five cases are being reported every day
Dengue remains a cause of worry in the National Capital, which recorded another death due to the haemorrhagic fever. Prateek (14), a resident of Mehrauli, died recently due to dengue fever, taking the toll in the city this year to six. An average of five dengue cases were being reported daily from different hospitals in the city, say government sources.
Chairman, health committee, Dr VK Monga said that the total count of dengue cases in the city had gone up to 1,108. "The total toll due to dengue haemorrhagic fever has gone up to six this year. Prateek, who was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on November 17 and died the same day, too has been diagnosed with dengue fever," Monga said.
'Sting' operation
"This is alarming as dengue deaths are happening in spite of changes in the weather condition. The epistemology of dengue is changing and people should check their premises for mosquito breeding," he said. Another vector-borne disease, chikungunya, too continues to be reported from different hospitals in Delhi. The total number of chikungunya cases has gone up to 100, he said."
" About five cases are being reported every day
Dengue remains a cause of worry in the National Capital, which recorded another death due to the haemorrhagic fever. Prateek (14), a resident of Mehrauli, died recently due to dengue fever, taking the toll in the city this year to six. An average of five dengue cases were being reported daily from different hospitals in the city, say government sources.
Chairman, health committee, Dr VK Monga said that the total count of dengue cases in the city had gone up to 1,108. "The total toll due to dengue haemorrhagic fever has gone up to six this year. Prateek, who was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on November 17 and died the same day, too has been diagnosed with dengue fever," Monga said.
'Sting' operation
"This is alarming as dengue deaths are happening in spite of changes in the weather condition. The epistemology of dengue is changing and people should check their premises for mosquito breeding," he said. Another vector-borne disease, chikungunya, too continues to be reported from different hospitals in Delhi. The total number of chikungunya cases has gone up to 100, he said."
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
India : Japanese Encephalitis affects four more, MCD clueless about origins
Via Mid Day, excerpt :
" The agency has decided to collect samples from at least 500 pigs and send them to National Research Centre for Equines at Hisar
Last year it was Super bug NDM-1 that spread panic, and now the deadly Japanese Encephalitis is ready to claim the city. Already 14 people in the Capital have been affected but fortunately, there are no casualties as yet.
Two more tested positive on Monday, taking the number of patients suffering from the disease to 14. Despite the alarming figure, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is clueless about the origin of the disease. "We are still not able to trace the virus. Though we have been collecting the blood samples of pigs in the city, we have nothing concrete as yet," said Dr V K Monga, chairman, health committee, MCD. According to officials, the Central and state governments have joined hands to fight against the disease.
"We held a meeting with various Health department officials on Monday. Now we are going to expand the screening process further and samples will be collected from at least 500 pigs, which will then be sent to the National Research Centre for Equines at Hisar in Haryana for tests," said Dr Monga.
Surprisingly, the civic agency said it was too difficult to find the exact cause of the disease, blaming it on the size of the sample and other factors. "The size of the sample survey is too small as compared to the disease and its effect. A pig is a very robust animal. It is not easy to catch their sample."
" The agency has decided to collect samples from at least 500 pigs and send them to National Research Centre for Equines at Hisar
Last year it was Super bug NDM-1 that spread panic, and now the deadly Japanese Encephalitis is ready to claim the city. Already 14 people in the Capital have been affected but fortunately, there are no casualties as yet.
Two more tested positive on Monday, taking the number of patients suffering from the disease to 14. Despite the alarming figure, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is clueless about the origin of the disease. "We are still not able to trace the virus. Though we have been collecting the blood samples of pigs in the city, we have nothing concrete as yet," said Dr V K Monga, chairman, health committee, MCD. According to officials, the Central and state governments have joined hands to fight against the disease.
"We held a meeting with various Health department officials on Monday. Now we are going to expand the screening process further and samples will be collected from at least 500 pigs, which will then be sent to the National Research Centre for Equines at Hisar in Haryana for tests," said Dr Monga.
Surprisingly, the civic agency said it was too difficult to find the exact cause of the disease, blaming it on the size of the sample and other factors. "The size of the sample survey is too small as compared to the disease and its effect. A pig is a very robust animal. It is not easy to catch their sample."
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
India : Dengue figure reaches 450
Via Mid Day :
" 450 cases of dengue have been reported in the Capital this year, after 14 more people tested positive for the virus. The figure is comparatively lower when seen against the number of cases reported last October, VK Monga, MCD health committee chairman, said on Monday.
"Last year, it was over 4,000 cases at this time of the year. We have adopted stringent measures to contain dengue this year and the figures are only 450 till now. In the last one day, 14 people tested positive for dengue virus," he said, adding this includes 40 cases reported in Delhi cantonment area.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi reported the first case of dengue on March 3 while the first case of dengue death was reported in July. Till now four deaths due to dengue haemorrhagic fever have been reported in the city."
" 450 cases of dengue have been reported in the Capital this year, after 14 more people tested positive for the virus. The figure is comparatively lower when seen against the number of cases reported last October, VK Monga, MCD health committee chairman, said on Monday.
"Last year, it was over 4,000 cases at this time of the year. We have adopted stringent measures to contain dengue this year and the figures are only 450 till now. In the last one day, 14 people tested positive for dengue virus," he said, adding this includes 40 cases reported in Delhi cantonment area.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi reported the first case of dengue on March 3 while the first case of dengue death was reported in July. Till now four deaths due to dengue haemorrhagic fever have been reported in the city."
Thursday, October 13, 2011
India : Mice may reveal what killed 16 in Sindhudurg
Authorities are still trying to figure out what is this mysterious disease which has been killing people in Sindhudurg, India. My original post with regards to this dated 04th October picked up the first report. Let's see what unfolds, mean while here's the excerpt from today's article from Mid Day :
" A team of experts from the National Institute of Virology is now using the animal model testing procedure to figure out 'mystery disease'
Even after five bodies of experts failed to detect the identity of the mystery bug that has caused 16 deaths in Sindhudurg in the past three months, the bewildered state health department has asked the team from the National Institute of Virology (NIV) to expedite the search process, and provide it with some much-needed answers. The body of experts from the nation's apex body in virus research is now injecting serum samples in mice, so as to examine their pathological response to its presence in their bloodstream, and deduce the identity of the pathogen that could have cause the mysterious deaths.
MiD DAY had reported in its October 3 ('Mystery illness kills 16'), about the John Doe bug to which 16 residents of Sindhudurg succumbed in the past three months, all exhibiting the common symptom of respiratory failure.
Scientists on the rolls of NIV have now launched an advanced research module, which involves injecting the serums samples collected from Sindhudurg into mice.
"In the animal model testing procedure, we will observe the injected mice, and see if they start exhibiting the same symptoms that were noted in the deceased. We will then study the pathological changes visible in the mice, and hopefully detect the agent causing them," said Dr Vidya Aranpale, senior director, NIV.
Meanwhile, a team from the Microbiology and Preventive Social medicine department of Pune's BJ medical College has examined samples from seven close associates of the victims, who also reported similar symptoms. Of these, six have tested positive for Leptospirosis."
" A team of experts from the National Institute of Virology is now using the animal model testing procedure to figure out 'mystery disease'
Even after five bodies of experts failed to detect the identity of the mystery bug that has caused 16 deaths in Sindhudurg in the past three months, the bewildered state health department has asked the team from the National Institute of Virology (NIV) to expedite the search process, and provide it with some much-needed answers. The body of experts from the nation's apex body in virus research is now injecting serum samples in mice, so as to examine their pathological response to its presence in their bloodstream, and deduce the identity of the pathogen that could have cause the mysterious deaths.
MiD DAY had reported in its October 3 ('Mystery illness kills 16'), about the John Doe bug to which 16 residents of Sindhudurg succumbed in the past three months, all exhibiting the common symptom of respiratory failure.
Scientists on the rolls of NIV have now launched an advanced research module, which involves injecting the serums samples collected from Sindhudurg into mice.
"In the animal model testing procedure, we will observe the injected mice, and see if they start exhibiting the same symptoms that were noted in the deceased. We will then study the pathological changes visible in the mice, and hopefully detect the agent causing them," said Dr Vidya Aranpale, senior director, NIV.
Meanwhile, a team from the Microbiology and Preventive Social medicine department of Pune's BJ medical College has examined samples from seven close associates of the victims, who also reported similar symptoms. Of these, six have tested positive for Leptospirosis."
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
India : 16 people dead in 90 days; Cause of death: unknown
Article via Mid Day, mysterious disease has cause 16 fatalities :
" Officials and experts from five medical bodies of the state are hard at work in Sindhudurg district, where a mystery organism has claimed 16 lives; preliminary investigations have ruled out Leptospirosis as a probable cause
With 16 residents of Sindhudurg having succumbed to an unknown malady in the past three months, the state health department is pulling out all the stops to hunt down the killer bug that caused it. Experts from as many as five medical bodies have been dispatched to the killing fields by the state health department, and are burning the midnight oil to identify the cause and nip it in the bud.
Giving officials of the Health Ministry additional cause for concern is the fact that this is the second consecutive deadly outbreak in the district, within the span of a year. Last year, 18 deaths were reported in the district, all caused by leptospirosis. In the Konkan belt, 12,000 confirmed cases of the disease were recorded, with 44 of the afflicted patients succumbing to it.
According to reports, 17 patients complaining of symptoms like cold and respiratory distress died in the past three months. Doctors at Sindhudurg immediately suspected a return of the Leptospirosis bug, and the district had experienced an outbreak of the disease last year. Moreover, the symptoms common among all the victims were fever and respiratory distress, both of which are tell-tale signs of leptospirosis. However, pathological reports managed to confirm Leptospirosis as the cause for only one death of the 17. Six of the deaths occurred in the Kankavli block of the district."
" Officials and experts from five medical bodies of the state are hard at work in Sindhudurg district, where a mystery organism has claimed 16 lives; preliminary investigations have ruled out Leptospirosis as a probable cause
With 16 residents of Sindhudurg having succumbed to an unknown malady in the past three months, the state health department is pulling out all the stops to hunt down the killer bug that caused it. Experts from as many as five medical bodies have been dispatched to the killing fields by the state health department, and are burning the midnight oil to identify the cause and nip it in the bud.
Giving officials of the Health Ministry additional cause for concern is the fact that this is the second consecutive deadly outbreak in the district, within the span of a year. Last year, 18 deaths were reported in the district, all caused by leptospirosis. In the Konkan belt, 12,000 confirmed cases of the disease were recorded, with 44 of the afflicted patients succumbing to it.
According to reports, 17 patients complaining of symptoms like cold and respiratory distress died in the past three months. Doctors at Sindhudurg immediately suspected a return of the Leptospirosis bug, and the district had experienced an outbreak of the disease last year. Moreover, the symptoms common among all the victims were fever and respiratory distress, both of which are tell-tale signs of leptospirosis. However, pathological reports managed to confirm Leptospirosis as the cause for only one death of the 17. Six of the deaths occurred in the Kankavli block of the district."
Thursday, May 5, 2011
India : PMC vows to fight against superbugs
Article from Mid Day :
" New chief medical officer Pardeshi promises to crack down on antibiotic abuse to prevent creation of drug-resistant bugs
After Mid DAY's report on Sassoon hospital detecting 20 patients with resistance to antibiotics, PMC has tightened its belt and wants to curb the growing danger quickly. It has finally appointed a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) after two years and Dr RR Pardeshi's, the new CMO has decided to control the use of antibiotics at all the 42 hospitals and dispensaries to prevent further superbug affected patients.
Immediately after taking charge, Pardeshi has asked Sassoon to collect blood and urine samples of the 3000 patients. "I am conducting a meeting with Sassoon Hospital Dean Dr Renu Bharadwaj in PMC today and we will jointly work out a strategy against the possibility of a superbug epidemic in the city.
We are also roping in the Indian Medical Association officials to enforce the policy against antibiotics in the civic hospitals," he said. Pardeshi added that antibiotics will be completed stopped over all the counters of PMC hospitals. "We will also make patients aware of the use of antibiotics."
" New chief medical officer Pardeshi promises to crack down on antibiotic abuse to prevent creation of drug-resistant bugs
After Mid DAY's report on Sassoon hospital detecting 20 patients with resistance to antibiotics, PMC has tightened its belt and wants to curb the growing danger quickly. It has finally appointed a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) after two years and Dr RR Pardeshi's, the new CMO has decided to control the use of antibiotics at all the 42 hospitals and dispensaries to prevent further superbug affected patients.
Immediately after taking charge, Pardeshi has asked Sassoon to collect blood and urine samples of the 3000 patients. "I am conducting a meeting with Sassoon Hospital Dean Dr Renu Bharadwaj in PMC today and we will jointly work out a strategy against the possibility of a superbug epidemic in the city.
We are also roping in the Indian Medical Association officials to enforce the policy against antibiotics in the civic hospitals," he said. Pardeshi added that antibiotics will be completed stopped over all the counters of PMC hospitals. "We will also make patients aware of the use of antibiotics."
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
India : Death shows swine flu is still around
Via Mid Day :
" Two months after last H1N1 fatality and just weeks after authorities said swine flu threat largely over, docs shocked as disease claims 43-year-old Pimpri-Chinchwad resident.
43-year-old resident of Pimpri-Chinchwad succumbed to H1N1 after a battle of nearly a week. Medical experts said the death was reason for worry as the district administration had recently declared that provisions of the Epidemic Diseases Act might be lifted since the city and its vicinity had more or less become free of swine flu, the previous H1N1 death was recorded two months ago.
In the latest case, Pimple Gurav resident Basil Vanjari was admitted to Sahyadri hospital on Karve Road a week ago and was initially suspected to be suffering from pneumonia."
" Two months after last H1N1 fatality and just weeks after authorities said swine flu threat largely over, docs shocked as disease claims 43-year-old Pimpri-Chinchwad resident.
43-year-old resident of Pimpri-Chinchwad succumbed to H1N1 after a battle of nearly a week. Medical experts said the death was reason for worry as the district administration had recently declared that provisions of the Epidemic Diseases Act might be lifted since the city and its vicinity had more or less become free of swine flu, the previous H1N1 death was recorded two months ago.
In the latest case, Pimple Gurav resident Basil Vanjari was admitted to Sahyadri hospital on Karve Road a week ago and was initially suspected to be suffering from pneumonia."
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
India : Two test positive for cholera
Via Mid Day :
" Girl travelling to Jharkand admitted to Sassoon: hospital also confirms another case of 65-year-old.
Cholera has arrived in the city. Two persons have tested positive for cholera after their stool samples were sent to the Sassoon General Hospital. Officials at the hospital confirmed that the culture tests at the microbiology lab have indicated vibrio cholerae of the El Tor type, which doctors said is a milder form of the highly infectious bacterial disease.
This they said should be reported to the international community.Dr Anju Kagal, head of microbiology department, said the first sample was of a 16-year-old girl Juhi Kumari Yadav, who was travelling to Jharkand with two friends. "She developed severe diarrhoea and dehydration and had to alight in Pune. She was admitted to Sassoon hospital and was treated here after her sample tested positive for cholera.
The second person's stool sample was sent by Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital for confirmation of cholera," said Kagal.Kagal said the patient was a 65-year-old and refused to divulge further details citing patient confidentiality."
" Girl travelling to Jharkand admitted to Sassoon: hospital also confirms another case of 65-year-old.
Cholera has arrived in the city. Two persons have tested positive for cholera after their stool samples were sent to the Sassoon General Hospital. Officials at the hospital confirmed that the culture tests at the microbiology lab have indicated vibrio cholerae of the El Tor type, which doctors said is a milder form of the highly infectious bacterial disease.
This they said should be reported to the international community.Dr Anju Kagal, head of microbiology department, said the first sample was of a 16-year-old girl Juhi Kumari Yadav, who was travelling to Jharkand with two friends. "She developed severe diarrhoea and dehydration and had to alight in Pune. She was admitted to Sassoon hospital and was treated here after her sample tested positive for cholera.
The second person's stool sample was sent by Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital for confirmation of cholera," said Kagal.Kagal said the patient was a 65-year-old and refused to divulge further details citing patient confidentiality."
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
India : Last showers may lead to rise in dengue cases
Via Mid Day :
" Doctors say cases of diarrhoea and viral infection could also surface
With the monsoon receding, parts of the city received sporadic showers yesterday morning, sending humidity levels soaring. And with more showers expected in the coming days, doctors have warned about the resurgence of dengue and other diseases.
"We usually see an upswing around this time of the year and since we had a bad monsoon with widespread cases of malaria and dengue, patients need to be very careful," said Indian Medical Association president Dr B M Inamdar, adding that cases of diarrhoea, viral infection and skin ailments could also surface."
" Doctors say cases of diarrhoea and viral infection could also surface
With the monsoon receding, parts of the city received sporadic showers yesterday morning, sending humidity levels soaring. And with more showers expected in the coming days, doctors have warned about the resurgence of dengue and other diseases.
"We usually see an upswing around this time of the year and since we had a bad monsoon with widespread cases of malaria and dengue, patients need to be very careful," said Indian Medical Association president Dr B M Inamdar, adding that cases of diarrhoea, viral infection and skin ailments could also surface."
Friday, October 1, 2010
India : 96 fresh dengue cases in Delhi
Via Mid Day :
" Total cases of vector-borne disease reach 3,297
Dengue retained its grip over Delhi as cases of the vector-borne disease on Thursday reached 3,297 after 96 more patients tested positive.
The Capital has reported five dengue deaths this season."
" Total cases of vector-borne disease reach 3,297
Dengue retained its grip over Delhi as cases of the vector-borne disease on Thursday reached 3,297 after 96 more patients tested positive.
The Capital has reported five dengue deaths this season."
Friday, September 3, 2010
India : Lady Hardinge doctors stung by dengue menace
An article from Mid Day :
" More than 40 physicians test positive
The appropriate analogy would be that of the hunter becoming the hunted. After several residents at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) tested positive for dengue, now several cases have been reported from Lady Hardinge Medical College.
More than 40 doctors here have been diagnosed with the vector-borne disease, while 40-45 cases have been reported from the AIIMS campus. Sources say that the number includes many MBBS students and resident doctors."20 to 30 MBBS students and around 5 to 10 resident doctors are suffering from dengue," a source at Lady Hardinge said. Students too are worried about the fact.
"We have to be really cautious as there are many students in the hostel suffering from dengue", said Payal Gupta, a second year student at Lady Hardinge Medical College.Apparently, Shivaji Stadium which is situated opposite the College was getting renovated for the Commonwealth Games. But, the stadium has now been excluded from the list of venues for the Games.
"The area is completely dug up and may be this is the reason it has become grounds for mosquito breeding", said Rashmi Seth, a third year student."
" More than 40 physicians test positive
The appropriate analogy would be that of the hunter becoming the hunted. After several residents at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) tested positive for dengue, now several cases have been reported from Lady Hardinge Medical College.
More than 40 doctors here have been diagnosed with the vector-borne disease, while 40-45 cases have been reported from the AIIMS campus. Sources say that the number includes many MBBS students and resident doctors."20 to 30 MBBS students and around 5 to 10 resident doctors are suffering from dengue," a source at Lady Hardinge said. Students too are worried about the fact.
"We have to be really cautious as there are many students in the hostel suffering from dengue", said Payal Gupta, a second year student at Lady Hardinge Medical College.Apparently, Shivaji Stadium which is situated opposite the College was getting renovated for the Commonwealth Games. But, the stadium has now been excluded from the list of venues for the Games.
"The area is completely dug up and may be this is the reason it has become grounds for mosquito breeding", said Rashmi Seth, a third year student."
Friday, August 13, 2010
India : Swine flu horror hits health dept
Via Mid Day :
" Officials from state health ministry rush to St George's Hospital after minister's secretary tests positive for H1N1 virus; few quarantined
Swine flu has made comeback only to haunt the state health department itself. Yesterday, the office of Minister of State for Health Fauzia Khan was in a state of panic after Kiran Patil (43), the minister's personal secretary was tested positive for the virus.
After suffering from a prolonged fever, Patil was admitted to St George Hospital on Monday. Doctors suspected that he suffered from the H1N1 virus and sent swabs for testing on Wednesday. "His test results came back last morning and he was declared positive for H1N1," said a hospital source."
" Officials from state health ministry rush to St George's Hospital after minister's secretary tests positive for H1N1 virus; few quarantined
Swine flu has made comeback only to haunt the state health department itself. Yesterday, the office of Minister of State for Health Fauzia Khan was in a state of panic after Kiran Patil (43), the minister's personal secretary was tested positive for the virus.
After suffering from a prolonged fever, Patil was admitted to St George Hospital on Monday. Doctors suspected that he suffered from the H1N1 virus and sent swabs for testing on Wednesday. "His test results came back last morning and he was declared positive for H1N1," said a hospital source."
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
India : Vasant Kunj grapples with dengue, malaria
Via Mid Day :
" The situation is far from healthy in one of Delhi's swankiest localities. The resident's of D-block in Vasant Kunj are living in constant dread these days as dengue and malaria rule the roost.
Though it's the Monsoon season, the conditions are a lot worse this time around. The reason being cited is the waterlogging problem at the location of the DDA's housing project with 5000 under-construction flats coming up for the Commonwealth Games. The stark reality is that beneath the lanky buildings, there is a massive accumulation of water in the basement in one of the parking areas causing mosquito breeding for both dengue and malaria.
The workers at the site are bearing the brunt of it but it has also taken its toll on the locals. The tally of suspected and confirmed cases is at 36 with the majority of them being reported from D-6, D-7 and D-8 of Vasant Kunj. The nuisance has persisted for almost a month now but the MCD says that despite repeated challans and reprimand, the DDA has not initiated any action so far.The construction workers toiling for 12 hours a day to meet the Games deadline have been hit hard. The MCD has already challaned Chief Engineer R K Aggarwal, Executive Engineer A K Jha and several junior engineers in this regard but that hasn't changed anything.
According to a source in the MCD's health department, the problem started about 20 days ago with the onset of monsoon and despite numerous warnings no action was taken to draw water out of the basement. "MCD inspectors have visited this site time and again but the private contractors seem to ignore the repeated warnings. The rate of mosquito multiplication is high and so would be the mortality rate if the problem is not dealt with seriously," he said."
" The situation is far from healthy in one of Delhi's swankiest localities. The resident's of D-block in Vasant Kunj are living in constant dread these days as dengue and malaria rule the roost.
Though it's the Monsoon season, the conditions are a lot worse this time around. The reason being cited is the waterlogging problem at the location of the DDA's housing project with 5000 under-construction flats coming up for the Commonwealth Games. The stark reality is that beneath the lanky buildings, there is a massive accumulation of water in the basement in one of the parking areas causing mosquito breeding for both dengue and malaria.
The workers at the site are bearing the brunt of it but it has also taken its toll on the locals. The tally of suspected and confirmed cases is at 36 with the majority of them being reported from D-6, D-7 and D-8 of Vasant Kunj. The nuisance has persisted for almost a month now but the MCD says that despite repeated challans and reprimand, the DDA has not initiated any action so far.The construction workers toiling for 12 hours a day to meet the Games deadline have been hit hard. The MCD has already challaned Chief Engineer R K Aggarwal, Executive Engineer A K Jha and several junior engineers in this regard but that hasn't changed anything.
According to a source in the MCD's health department, the problem started about 20 days ago with the onset of monsoon and despite numerous warnings no action was taken to draw water out of the basement. "MCD inspectors have visited this site time and again but the private contractors seem to ignore the repeated warnings. The rate of mosquito multiplication is high and so would be the mortality rate if the problem is not dealt with seriously," he said."
Monday, August 9, 2010
India : Delhi's dengue colony
An article from Mid Day, excerpt :
" Shaheen Bagh has reported 5 suspected deaths and approximately 100 cases of the deadly viral disease this seasonTemperatures are rising among the residents of this southeast Delhi colony and doctors are concerned.
Shaheen Bagh is a small but densely populated locality neighbouring Jamia Nagar. The area has reported 5 suspected dengue deaths and about 100 cases in the last month or so.
Shaheen Bagh has reported 5 suspected deaths and approximately 100 cases of the deadly viral disease this seasonTemperatures are rising among the residents of this southeast Delhi colony and doctors are concerned. Shaheen Bagh is a small but densely populated locality neighbouring Jamia Nagar.
The area has reported 5 suspected dengue deaths and about 100 cases in the last month or so.
"My daughter was a very healthy girl. But on July 28, we admitted her to Sanjeevani Hospital with complaints of high fever, vomiting and weakness. I can't comment upon the quality of medical treatment provided to her but something went wrong and she went into coma."
" Shaheen Bagh has reported 5 suspected deaths and approximately 100 cases of the deadly viral disease this seasonTemperatures are rising among the residents of this southeast Delhi colony and doctors are concerned.
Shaheen Bagh is a small but densely populated locality neighbouring Jamia Nagar. The area has reported 5 suspected dengue deaths and about 100 cases in the last month or so.
Shaheen Bagh has reported 5 suspected deaths and approximately 100 cases of the deadly viral disease this seasonTemperatures are rising among the residents of this southeast Delhi colony and doctors are concerned. Shaheen Bagh is a small but densely populated locality neighbouring Jamia Nagar.
The area has reported 5 suspected dengue deaths and about 100 cases in the last month or so.
"My daughter was a very healthy girl. But on July 28, we admitted her to Sanjeevani Hospital with complaints of high fever, vomiting and weakness. I can't comment upon the quality of medical treatment provided to her but something went wrong and she went into coma."
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