Health dept.
Coverage of Health dept. in the Nexus archive.
- Health dept. urges safe food habits after 3 shigellosis cases reported in Kochi
The health department in Kochi has urged safe food habits following the reporting of three shigellosis cases. The advisory aims to prevent further spread of the infection.
- Health dept. launches Statewide campaign against diarrhoeal diseases
The health department has launched a statewide campaign aimed at combating diarrhoeal diseases. This initiative focuses on prevention and control measures across the state.
- Health dept. tightens surveillance following confirmation of two Shigella cases in Kollam
The health department in Kollam has intensified surveillance following the confirmation of two Shigella cases in children aged 6 and 8. Both children are stable and receiving treatment, with officials urging strict hygiene practices and safe drinking water to prevent further spread.
- MCH incident sparks call for urgent clinical, medical audit of patient care procedures
The MCH incident has prompted calls for an urgent clinical and medical audit of patient care procedures. Public health expert B. Ekbal highlights systemic failures in healthcare systems rather than individual negligence, urging the Health department to establish robust monitoring protocols to ensure patient safety.