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werindialive · 20 hours ago

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Thick Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR: Air Quality Hits ‘Severe’ as Flight Operations Disrupted

A thick layer of smog blanketed Delhi-NCR on Monday, pushing air quality levels into the “severe” category as residents grappled with dangerous pollution levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in various parts of the National Capital Region, including Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida, exceeded 450 in some areas, surpassing levels deemed hazardous by global health standards. The deteriorating air quality has led to several disruptions, impacting both daily activities and essential services, including flight operations.

The AQI in the national capital on Monday morning recorded a staggering 495, marking one of the worst pollution levels witnessed this year. The smog, a toxic mix of industrial emissions, vehicle pollution, crop stubble burning, and seasonal weather patterns, has caused limited visibility and severe health concerns. Experts indicate that the pollution levels are exacerbated by stagnant wind patterns that trap pollutants over the city, forming a thick, low-hanging smog blanket.

Visibility at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) dropped significantly due to the smog, leading to delays and diversions of several flights. Airport authorities confirmed that the dense fog and air quality concerns led to disruptions in both arrivals and departures, causing inconvenience for passengers. Ground staff were seen assisting travelers as flight schedules were repeatedly updated. While high-tech Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) are equipped to handle fog and low visibility, the severe smog levels have impacted even these systems, leading to extended delays.

To curb pollution levels, Delhi authorities have reintroduced measures such as restrictions on construction activities, halting diesel-run generators, and advising residents to limit outdoor exposure. Schools have been advised to keep children indoors, and hospitals across the city have reported an increase in patients complaining of respiratory issues, eye irritation, and throat infections.

The ongoing issue of stubble burning in neighboring states has been one of the primary contributors to Delhi’s annual smog problem, despite government interventions aimed at providing alternative solutions for farmers. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has urged states to collaborate more effectively to address the pollution crisis.

Arvind Kejriwal, expressed concerns over the worsening air quality, urging neighboring states to take stronger action against stubble burning. He also highlighted the urgent need for collaboration between state and central governments to implement long-term solutions to combat this seasonal hazard.

With little improvement in weather conditions expected in the coming days, authorities are on high alert, working to address both immediate disruptions and long-term mitigation strategies to protect public health and safety.

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indipopcorn · 4 months ago

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Why it's time to reconsider population control!

India 2023 population is estimated at 1,428,627,663 people at mid year. India population is equivalent to 17.76% of the total world population. India ranks number 1 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population.

In July 2019, a Population Regulation Bill, proposing to introduce a two-child policy per couple, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by BJP MP Rakesh Sinha. However, the Bill was withdrawn in 2023 following intervention by the Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya who argued that NHFS and census data to show the positive impact of government-led awareness campaigns rather than force on indicators such as the Total Fertility Rate (TFR).

Experts have many claims:

Fertility rate is decreasing

Urban women are having 1 or 2 children only.

Even the rural women are having two children

But here what point should be noticed is that

About 158.8 million of the population are children below the age of 6. Of these children, 30 million are orphans which makes up a significant portion of the youth population.

Most orphan children in India do not have access to necessities like food, shelter, and clean water, which also leads to a lack of education. With orphans out on the street doing everything they can to survive, schooling becomes a farfetched dream for so many. What you can expect from these children? They may become the threat for the humans and humanity and you cant find them guilty.

In this week I have read couple of reports where in Ahmedabad beggars’ racket have been disclosed. Children from Kota are here through agent and their parents have sold it to the agent for this purpose. Even 9 FIR have been lodged and police are compelled to find the angle of physical abuse and rape.

In another report I have read that beggar are subject for drug test for drug mafia. A mother who lives on the platform without housing, has a 4-month-old daughter, and was tested for drugs. We are such a compassionate and cultural people, but is kindness truly needed in this situation? What this 4-month-old girl will do and how she will make it through this world!

A population is still not under control where it ought to be, and this is a problem that shouldn't be disregarded. I've been informed that a mentally ill woman who was present on my city's railway platform became pregnant. The first idea was about getting even with that bloodthirsty man, and the second was for this undesired child's future! We are all aware of the state of the orphanages and government shelters. No youngster should reside here. This is not the place. In the shelter house, reports of rape and physical violence are publicly discussed.

Population control is still a significant problem, and these kids need assistance with their education. Once more, I'm requesting all kind folks. Please don't look for a simple way to make a donation. Give it away to beggars at the signal. Every girl child who lives in a distant place or on the road should receive an education.

#india #politics #education #gender equality #orphanage

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globe4education · 7 months ago

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108,940 MBBS and 70,645 PG Seats: Navigating India's Medical Education Landscape, Spotlight on Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reveals India's medical education landscape: 108,940 MBBS and 70,645 postgraduate medical seats, as informed in the Lok Sabha.

As per data shared by the Union Health Minister, India's medical education landscape has witnessed significant expansion since 2014. A comprehensive comparison of the seat and medical college matrix from that period reveals an impressive 82% increase in the number of medical colleges. Moreover, there has been a remarkable surge of 112% in MBBS seats and an even more substantial rise of 127% in PG medical seats.

Tamil Nadu emerges as a leader in this growth, boasting the highest number of medical colleges at a total of 74. Meanwhile, Karnataka takes the lead in MBBS seats, offering a substantial 11,745 seats for aspiring medical students. Noteworthy is Karnataka's dominance in the private medical sector, with 46 private medical colleges during the academic year 2023-2024.

Furthermore, Karnataka stands out with the highest number of PG medical seats, reaching an impressive 6,449. Most of these postgraduate seats are situated in private medical institutes, emphasizing the state's role in fostering medical education.

These revelations came to light as the Health Minister responded to a series of questions posed by Shrimati Poonam Mahajan and Dr. Beesetti Venkata Satyavathi. The queries covered a range of topics, including government measures to meet WHO medical standards, details of medical colleges and seat increases over the past five years, and initiatives aimed at improving the overall quality of medical education across the country.

In response to the queries, the Union Health Minister conveyed crucial information through a written statement, stating, "The Government has undertaken significant efforts to augment the number of medical colleges, resulting in a noteworthy increase in MBBS seats. The data reveals an 82% rise in the number of medical colleges, increasing from 387 before 2014 to the current count of 706. Additionally, there has been a substantial 112% increase in MBBS seats, growing from 51,348 before 2014 to the current total of 1,08,940. The surge extends to PG seats as well, with a remarkable 127% increase from 31,185 before 2014 to the current count of 70,645."

The statement continued to highlight the progress made in the last five years, noting, "In the last five years, the number of medical colleges has seen a rise from 499 in 2018-19 to 648 in 2022-23. Simultaneously, there has been an increase in MBBS seats from 70,012 in 2018-19 to 96,077 in 2022-23. PG seats have also witnessed growth, increasing from 39,583 in 2018-19 to 64,059 in 2022-23.

The Ministry further furnished details pertaining to the State/UT-wise distribution of medical colleges and their intake capacities for the current academic year (2023-24). Additionally, comprehensive information on the number of medical colleges, MBBS seats, and PG seats for both 2018-2019 and 2022-2023 was provided in the statement.

As per the data shared by the Union Health Minister, for the current academic year, there is 1 Government medical college with an intake capacity for 114 MBBS seats at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Andhra Pradesh has 37 medical colleges with 6485 MBBS and 3568 PG medical seats, Arunachal Pradesh has 1 medical college with 50 MBBS seats, Assam has 13 medical colleges with 1550 MBBS and 738 PG medical seats, Bihar has 21 medical colleges with 2765 MBBS and 1229 PG medical seats, Chandigarh has 1 medical college with 150 MBBS and 585 PG medical seats, Chhattisgarh has 14 medical colleegs with 2005 MBBS and 589 PG medical seats, Dadra and Nagar Haveli has 1 medical college with 177 MBBS seats, Delhi has 10 medical colleges with 1487 MBBS and 2838 PG medical seats, Goa has 1 medical college with 180 MBBS and 137 PG medical seats, Gujarat has 40 medical colleges with 7150 MBBS and 2910 PG medical seats, Haryana has 15 medical colleges with 2185 MBBS and 897 PG medical seats, Himachal Pradesh has 8 medical colleges with 920 MBBS and 356 PG medical seats, Jammu & Kashmir has 12 medical colleges with 1339 MBBS and 657 PG medical seats, Jharkhand has 9 medical colleges with 980 MBBS and 263 PG medical seats, Karnataka has 70 medical colleges with 11745 MBBS and 6449 PG medical seats, Kerala has 33 medical colleges with 4655 MBBS and 1945 PG medical seats.

The data reveals a diverse landscape of medical education across Indian states. In Madhya Pradesh, there are 27 medical colleges offering a total of 4,800 MBBS seats and 2,348 PG medical seats. Maharashtra boasts 68 medical colleges, providing 10,845 MBBS seats and 6,074 PG medical seats. In Manipur, there are 4 medical colleges with 525 MBBS seats and 255 PG medical seats. Meghalaya has 1 medical college offering 50 MBBS seats and 37 PG medical seats. Mizoram has 1 medical college with 100 MBBS seats, while Nagaland also has 1 medical college with 100 MBBS seats.

Moving on, Orissa has 17 medical colleges, contributing 2,525 MBBS seats and 1,234 PG medical seats. Puducherry hosts 9 medical colleges, providing 1,830 MBBS seats and 1,034 PG medical seats. Punjab has 12 medical colleges with 1,800 MBBS seats and 792 PG medical seats. Rajasthan stands out with 35 medical colleges, offering 5,575 MBBS seats and 3,288 PG medical seats. Sikkim has 1 medical college with 150 MBBS seats and 34 PG medical seats. Tamil Nadu leads with a remarkable 74 medical colleges, providing 11,650 MBBS seats and 5,134 PG medical seats.

Telangana boasts 56 medical colleges, contributing 8,490 MBBS seats and 3,112 PG medical seats. Tripura has 2 medical colleges with 225 MBBS seats and 91 PG medical seats. Uttar Pradesh hosts 68 medical colleges, offering 9,903 MBBS seats and 4,220 PG medical seats. Uttarakhand features 8 medical colleges, providing 1,150 MBBS seats and 1,832 PG medical seats. Finally, West Bengal has 35 medical colleges with 5,275 MBBS seats and 2,088 PG medical seats. This comprehensive overview underscores the varied healthcare education landscape across different states in India.

The State/UT-wise details of Medical Colleges along with UG and PG seats for the current academic year 2023-24.

Note: The count of PG seats includes 1621 CPS and 14190 DNB seats, which have been factored into the overall statistics.

Moreover, the Minister provided comprehensive data illustrating the count of medical colleges, MBBS seats, and PG medical seats for both the academic years 2018-2019 and 2022-2023. Notably, Tamil Nadu has witnessed a substantial surge in medical colleges over the last five years. In 2018-2019, the state hosted 49 medical colleges, a number that has significantly expanded to 71 in the academic year 2022-2023. This growth is indicative of a notable increase in the healthcare education infrastructure in Tamil Nadu.

Interestingly, other states have also seen significant developments in their medical education landscape during this period. Andhra Pradesh added 1 medical college, Bihar experienced a noteworthy increase with the addition of 8, Chhattisgarh saw a rise of 5, and Delhi witnessed the establishment of 2 new medical colleges. Gujarat recorded a remarkable growth with the addition of 10 medical colleges, while Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir each gained 2, 1, and 6 medical colleges, respectively. Jharkhand and Karnataka witnessed the establishment of 6 and 10 new medical colleges, respectively.

The trend continued with Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Manipur adding 3, 12, and 2 medical colleges, respectively. Orissa, Pondicherry, and Punjab experienced growth with the establishment of 4, 1, and 4 new medical colleges, respectively. Rajasthan recorded an increase with 9 new medical colleges, and Tamil Nadu again stood out with an impressive addition of 22 new medical colleges. Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand also contributed significantly with the establishment of 14, 19, and 2 new medical colleges, respectively. Lastly, West Bengal saw a commendable increment with the addition of 13 new medical colleges. This data underscores the dynamic evolution of medical education infrastructure across various states in India over the specified period.

* Number of INIs and their UG seats for the year 2022-23 are mentioned in concerned State/UT.

# PG seats also includes 1320 & 1621 CPS and 6848 & 12648 DNB seats for year 2018-19 and 2022-23 respectively.

As per the data provided by the Health Minister, the measures/steps taken by the Government to augment the medical education facilities and to improve the medical standards in the country include the following:

i. Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for establishment of new medical colleges by upgrading district/ referral hospital under which 157 new medical colleges have been approved, out of which 108 are already functional.

ii. CSS for strengthening/ upgradation of existing State Government/ Central Government medical colleges to increase the number of MBBS (UG) and PG seats, under which support has been provided for increase of 4977 MBBS seats in 83 colleges with an approved cost of Rs. 5972.20 Cr, 4058 PG seats in phase-I in 72 colleges with an approved cost of Rs. 1498.43 cr and 4000 PG seats in phase-II in 65 colleges with an approved cost of Rs. 4475.25 Cr.

iii. Under “Upgradation of Government medical colleges by construction of Super Specialty Blocks” component of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), a total of 75 projects have been approved, of which 64 projects are complete. iv. Under the Central Sector Scheme for setting up of new AIIMS, 22 AIIMS have been approved. Undergraduate courses have started in 19 of these.

v. DNB qualification has been recognized for appointment as teaching faculty to take care of shortage of faculty.

vi. Enhancement of age limit for appointment/ extension/ re-employment against posts of teachers/dean/principal/ director in medical colleges upto 70 years.

To view the Health Ministry statement, click on the link below:

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college-buz · 9 months ago

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7 Union Ministers Not Renominated To Rajya Sabha By BJP: What It Means

Seven union ministers whose Rajya Sabha terms end in April have not been re-nominated by the ruling BJP, prompting speculation Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party may field them in the Lok Sabha election that is expected later the same month.

Among the big names absent are Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (Gujarat), Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan (Madhya Pradesh), and junior IT Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar (Karnataka).

Also absent are Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav (Rajasthan), and Fisheries Minister Parshottam Rupala (Gujarat), as well as Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Minister Narayan Rane and junior External Affairs Minister V Muraleedharan, both of whom represented Maharashtra.

Sources have told NDTV all seven could now be fielded from Lok Sabha constituencies in various states.

Sources indicate Mr Pradhan may be fielded from Sambalpur or Dheknal in his home state of Odisha, while Mr Yadav may run from Rajasthan's Alwar or Mahendragarh, and Mr Chandrashekhar could contest one of the four seats in Bengaluru; three of these - Central, North, and South - are held by the BJP.

Similarly, Mr Mandaviya may run from Bhavnagar or Surat in Guajrat, while Mr Rupala may get Rajkot. Mr Muraleedharan, meanwhile, may be fielded from his home state of Kerala; the BJP has no presence there, and may look to high-profile names to revive its fortunes.

The BJP has retained only a few big names, in fact, only two union ministers from the Rajya Sabha have been retained - Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (Odisha) and junior Fisheries Minister L Murugan (Madhya Pradesh). No outgoing MP who has served two or more terms has been repeated.

The only exception is party boss JP Nadda. He though, has been shifted - from Himachal Pradesh, which the Congress won in 2022, to Gujarat. It has also found space for new entrants, including former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, who quit the Congress this week.

Overall, it is all change for the BJP, with only four of 28 outgoing Rajya Sabha MPs renominated. The remaining 24 have reportedly been asked for their preference of Lok Sabha seats.

The party has named 28 candidates to the 56 seats that will fall vacant in April, with the focus on new faces and emphasising - to its leadership structure and the voters - its determination to recognise grassroots workers, even those who not known to the public, while also factoring in social equations.

A notable point is that three of the BJP's new Rajya Sabha MPs - Dharmshila Gupta (Bihar), Medha Kulkarni (Maharashtra), and Maya Naroliya (Madhya Pradesh) - are associated with the women's wing, in keeping with the PM's emphasis on the higher approval the party enjoys among women voters.

The BJP's strategy for the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha elections appears to mirror that for the five Assembly polls in November last year, when the party focused on "collective leadership" and selecting high-profile candidates - including fielding Lok Sabha MPs for state elections - to maximise outreach.

The plan worked well. The BJP swept to power in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, winning the latter two back from the Congress as it dominated its Hindi heartland stronghold.

The BJP is well into its Lok Sabha election prep mode. Party sources said, as early as last month, that National General Secretaries had begun meeting every week (on Tuesdays) to develop strategies, including candidate placement. At one such meet, attended by Home Minister Amit Shah and party boss JP Nadda, the party said it would target first-time voters, beneficiaries of central schemes, and voters from backward classes, as well as young people and women, as it bids for a third consecutive term.

#RajyaSabhaElection2024 #LokSabhaElection2024 #BJP

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admissionadvice-blog · 9 months ago

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Increase in MBBS and Medical PG Seats, Latest State-wise Report Released by Central Government

Increase in MBBS and Medical PG Seats: Before the commencement of NEET UG 2024 applications, the Central Government has released the latest report on MBBS seats, along with details on Medical PG seats. The report provides insights into the current status of medical education in India. During a session in the Lok Sabha, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya revealed that…

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currenthunt · 10 months ago

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Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated Prasadam in Ujjain

- Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated Prasadam in Ujjain. - Prasadam is India’s first healthy & hygienic food street. It is located at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. - Prasadam is spread over an area of 939 square metres with a total number of 17 shops. - It offers dining options for the 1-1.5 lakh devotees who visit the Mahakaleshwar Temple daily. - It provides various facilities including drinking water facility, a kids’ play area, CCTV surveillance, public conveniences and seating spaces. - Union Minister said Prasadam will connect common citizens in the country with pure and safe local and traditional food. - He explored the vibrant stalls at the Eat Right Millets Melas. Read the full article

#Bank_PO #BPSC #Current_Affairs #DSSSB #Railway #SSC #UPSC #WBPSC

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globalbizoutlook1 · 11 months ago

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starfriday · 11 months ago

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Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviews COVID-19 Situation and Preparedness of public health system for Surveillance, Containment and Management in view of rising COVID-19 Cases in some parts of the country

It is important to be on alert and be prepared against new and emerging strains of COVID-19 virus: Dr Mandaviya

Reiterates the need for joint efforts between Centre and States to ensure efficient management of COVID-19

“Let us undertake mock drills once every three months at both Central and State levels and share best practices”

States to monitor emerging evidences of COVID-19 cases, symptoms and case severity to plan appropriate public health response

States/UTs advised to send samples of all Covid-19 positive cases to INSACOG labs to facilitate tracking of new variants

States urged to create awareness, manage infodemic and ensure dissemination of factually correct information

Posted On: 20 DEC 2023 1:01PM by PIB Delhi

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today chaired a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in India and preparedness of public health system for surveillance, containment and management of COVID-19 in view of the recent spike in cases of COVID-19 in some states. He was joined by Prof. S P Singh Baghel and Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare. Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog was also present.

State Ministers who joined the meeting include Shri Alo Libang, Chief Minister and Minister of Health (Aruachal Pradesh); Shri Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister (Uttar Pradesh); Shri Dhan Singh Rawat, Health Minister (Uttarakhand) who was present physically; Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Health Minister (Karnataka); Shri Anil Vij, Health Minister (Haryana); Smt. Veena George, Health Minister (Kerala), Shri Vishwajit Pratapsingh Rane, Health Minister (Goa); Shri Keshab Mahanta, Health Minister (Assam), Shri Banna Gupta, Health Minister (Jharkhand); Dr Balbir Singh, Health Minister (Punjab); Shri Saurabh Bharadwaj, Health Minister (Delhi); Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil, Health Minister (Himachal Pradesh); Prof. Dr. Tanajirao Sawant, Health Minister (Maharashtra); Shri Damodar Rajanarasimha, Health Minister (Telangana); Dr Sapam Ranjan, Health Minister (Manipur); Shri Niranjan Pujari, Health Minister (Odisha); Shri Rangaswamy, Administrator (Puducherry); among others.

Underlining the challenge posed by the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in some countries across the world such as China, Brazil, Germany and United States, Union Health Minister noted the importance of being prepared and remaining alert against new and emerging strains of COVID-19, especially in view of the upcoming festive season. Underlying and reiterating that COVID is not over yet, he requested states to monitor emerging evidences of COVID-19 cases, symptoms and case severity to plan appropriate public health response.

Dr Mandaviya stressed the need for collective efforts between the Centre and the States to deal with the emerging situation in the spirit of “Whole of Government” approach. He directed for strengthening the surveillance system for whole genome sequencing of positive case samples to track the variants through Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) network to ensure timely detection of newer variants, circulating in the country. This would facilitate undertaking of appropriate public health measures in a timely manner, he noted. States/UTs have been requested to ramp up testing and refer large number of samples of COVID-19 positive cases and pneumonia-like illness to INSACOG Genome Sequencing Laboratories (IGSLs) on a daily basis, for sequencing, to track new variants, if any.

The Union Health Minister urged all the states to remain alert, increase surveillance and ensure adequate stock of medicines, oxygen cylinders and concentrators, ventilators and vaccines, He asked officials to undertake mock drills every three months at both the Central and State levels to assess functionality of PSA plants, Oxygen concentrators and cylinders, ventilators, etc., and encouraged the sharing of best practices. He also urged states to create awareness on respiratory hygiene and ensure dissemination of factually correct information and counter fake news to manage infodemic and mitigate any panic. The Union Health Minister urged States/UTs to share information on cases, tests, positivity etc., in real time on the COVID portal to enable timely monitoring and prompt public health measures. He assured the states of all support from the Centre.

Through a presentation, Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Union Health Ministry briefed the Union Health Minister on the global COVID19 situation and the domestic scenario. It was informed that while active COVID cases in India are significantly less compared to the global scenario, in the last two weeks there has been a steep rise in active cases from 115 on 6th Dec 2023 to 614 on date. It was also noted that 92.8% of the cases are home isolated, indicating mild illness. No increase in hospitalization rates have been witnessed due to COVID-19, the cases that are hospitalized are due to other medical conditions – COVID-19 is an incidental finding. A rise in daily positivity rate has been observed in a few states like Kerala, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Karnataka.

On the new JN.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2, it was informed that the variant is currently under intense scientific scrutiny, but not a cause of immediate concern. No clustering of cases has been observed in India due to JN.1 and all the cases were found to be mild and all of them have recovered without any complications.

Dr V K Paul reiterated the need for a whole-of-government approach to tackle with the challenge posed by the surge in COVID cases and the emergence of a new variant. He informed that the scientific community in India is closely investigating the new variant but stressed on the need for states to ramp up testing and strengthen their surveillance systems.

Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and DG, ICMR informed that ICMR is currently working on genome sequencing of the new JN.1 variant. He urged states to monitor the COVID-19 scenario and increase RT-PCR tests but noted that there is no cause for panic.

State Health Ministers appreciated the support and guidance received from the Centre. They assured to increase testing and surveillance measures in view of the rising cases in some states.

Smt. L S Changsan, Addl. Secretary, Union Health Ministry; senior officials from the Health Ministry, ICMR, and NCDC were present in the meeting.

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India was able to save more than 3.4 million lives by undertaking a nationwide Covid-19 vaccination campaign at an unprecedented scale, according to a Stanford University report.

The campaign also yielded a positive economic impact by preventing a loss of $18.3 billion, the working paper by Stanford University and Institute for Competitiveness titled 'Healing the Economy: Estimating the Economic Impact on India's Vaccination and Related Issues' released by Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday suggested.

According to the Stanford report, the direct and total impact of vaccination varied from about $ 1.03 billion to $ 2.58 billion if minimum wages are considered within the age distribution category.

“The same, however, varied from about $3.49 billion to $ 8.7 billion if GDP per person employed (constant) is considered. The cumulative lifetime earnings of the lives saved through vaccination (in the working age group) rolled up to $ 21.5 billion. Moreover, since vaccination also saved the lives of the elderly, this indirectly helped prevent the health infrastructure from getting overwhelmed and thereby allowing for a more judicious use of the existing health infrastructure,” the report suggested.

Mandaviya said much before Covid-19 was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in January 2020, processes and structures to focus dedicatedly on various facets of the pandemic management were put in place...

The Stanford working paper refers to a Lancet modelling study which estimated that in India around 3.4 million deaths were prevented by vaccination in the year 2021, an estimate based on officially reported deaths in India.

The paper also highlighted the impact of the lockdown and referred to the health ministry’s statistical analysis that the Covid-19 tally could have reached about two lakh (0.2 million) without lockdown by April 11, 2020.

Due to lockdown measures, the actual cases only went up to about 7,500 by April 11, 2020, making a case for the lockdown stronger."

-via Times of India, 2/25/23

#india #covid #covid 19 #vaccination #pandemic #covid relief #science and technology #public health #lockdown #good news #hope

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"Discover the Extraordinary Impact of Tele Manas Seva: Over 350,000 Lives Transformed and Counting, Reveals Minister on World Mental Health Day Launch"

The Tele Manas Seva, a tele-mental healthcare service center, has provided counseling to over 350,000 individuals since its launch on World Mental Health Day last year. Currently, it offers counseling services to 2,000 people through its 44 Tele Manas Cells. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the helpline receives over 1,000 calls daily during the National Mental Health…

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newslime · 1 year ago

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Two Nipah virus deaths in Kerala, Mandaviya confirms; central team dispatched

Apart from Kerala, the presence of Nipah viral antibodies in bats was also found in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam Meghalaya and Pondicherry.

NEW DELHI: Two deaths reported from Kerala’s Kozhikode district were caused by Nipah virus, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed on Tuesday.

A central team of experts has also been dispatched to Kerala to take stock of the situation and assist the state government in the management of the Nipah virus infection, the minister said.

“It has been confirmed that the two deaths reported from Kozhikode were caused by Nipah virus,” Mandaviya told reporters. “Our expert team has reached Kerala.”

The minister said he has spoken with the Kerala Health Minister Veena George on the matter.

He also said samples of four more people suspected to be infected with the Nipah virus, a zoonotic virus, which can be transmitted from animals to humans, from Kerala have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for testing.

But, he said, as the authorities have prior experience of tackling the disease they will not let the virus spread.

This is the third time Kerala’s Kozhikode has reported deaths due to the Nipah virus. It was earlier reported in the state in 2018 and 2021.

Mandaviya said the Nipah virus cases are reported during this season.

Guidelines have also been issued on safety measures so that the virus could be prevented from spreading in humans as well as among animals, he added.

Mandaviya also said the centre has also dispatched safety gears like PPE Kits to the state.

In a survey, the Indian Council of Medical Research’s National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) has found evidence that the Nipah virus is in circulation in the bat population across nine states and one Union Territory in the country.

Apart from Kerala, the presence of Nipah viral antibodies in bats was also found in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam Meghalaya and Pondicherry.

Earlier, the state authorities had declared the two suspected deaths as ‘unnatural deaths’. Relatives of one of the deceased have also been admitted to the ICU, the Kerala health department has said.

Following the deaths, the health department sounded an alert in the district.

The Kerala government has also set up a control room in Kozhikode and advised people to use masks as a precautionary measure.

In a Facebook post, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said his government is viewing the two deaths seriously.

He, however, said there is no need to worry as most of those who were in close contact with the deceased are under treatment.

The Kerala health minister chaired a high-level meeting to evaluate the situation in Kozhikode and said that the entire health machinery in the district is on alert.

#Nipah virus #Kerala

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