Health

A 39-year-old man in Kerala's Kozhikode district, who had sought treatment at a private hospital where Nipah virus affected were treated for other ailments earlier, has tested positive for the virus, taking the total known Nipah infections in the southern state to six. The zoonotic virus, transmitted between species from animals to humans, has already killed two people in Kerala. The Kerala Government has issued advisory for people.

A 24-year-old health worker who came into close contact with Nipah patient tested positive, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to five. Despite the alert and containment zone announcement, at least 700 people came in contact with a 24-year-old, increasing the risk. Out of these 700, about 77 are in the high-risk category, Kerala health minister Veena George said. Meanwhile, people are advised to be cautious.

The BJP-led Central Government has announced 'Seva Pakhwada' starting from September 17, marking the 73rd birthday of PM Narendra Modi. Under the programme, nationwide, blood camps, healthcare programmes and other events under the Ayushman Bharat initiative organised by the Union Health Ministry. The event will continue till October 2, the Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. President of India Droupadi Murmu will launch the event virtually, on September… read-more

The rising suicide and mental health issue, has increased dramatically in India. As per the recent National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) every year more than 1,00,000 people commit suicide in our country. The latest data available for the year 2021 shows a 7.2% increase over 2020. The rising number of suicides, especially amongst youths is a matter of concern, with the need for mental awareness among people.

In an IndiGo flight, a flyer vomited blood on board a Mumbai-Ranchi flight, after which the IndiGo flight made an emergency landing in Nagpur.  The 62-year passenger, who was suffering from chronic kidney disease and tuberculosis, died before he could be taken to a hospital. "IndiGo flight 6E 5093, operating from Mumbai to Ranchi was diverted to Nagpur due to a medical emergency on board," said IndiGo in a statement.