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AIIMS Director Dismisses Reports Of 3rd Wave Being Harsher On Kids
AIIMS-Delhi director Dr Randeep Guleria has dismissed those reports, which claimed that the third COVID-19 wave would affect children more adversely. In a press conference on June 8, Guleria stated, "There is no data - either from India or globally - to show that children will be seriously infected." Terming the claims as misinformation, Guleria stated 60%-70% of the children affected in the second COVID-19 wave had low immunity.
Tags: AIIMS, Randeep Guleria, Covid-19, children
Courtesy: NDTV
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Union Education Minister Hospitalized With Post-COVID Complications
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has been admitted to AIIMS-Delhi due to post-COVID complications. Testing COVID-19 positive on April 21, the 61-year-old minister was earlier also hospitalized. Later recovering from the deadly virus he resumed his office and was attending meetings through video conferencing. He is currently being treated by Dr. Neeraj Nischal, an associate professor in the Department of Medicine, AIIMS-… read-more
Tags: Education Minister, Ramesh pokhriyal Nishank, AIIMS, Covid-19
Courtesy: NDTV
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Rajasthan HC Rejects Asaram Bapu's Bail Plea For Medical Treatment
The Rajasthan High Court on May 21 rejected the self-styled godman Asaram Bapu’s plea for interim bail to pursue medical treatment through Ayurveda in Haridwar. Reportedly, the court, after considering his COVID-19 positive report, addressed the district and jail administration to ensure proper treatment to the minor rape convict Asaram. Moreover, the bench mentioned the return of the convict to Jodhpur central jail after his recovery.
Tags: Rajasthan High Court, Asaram Bapu, AIIMS, Jodhpur Jail, rape
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Milagrow Robots Founder Rajeev Karwal Dies Of COVID Complications
Founder and Chairman of Milagrow Robots, Rajeev Karwal died due to COVID-19 on May 12. After working in top roles across leading electronic brands including Onida, LG, Philips, Electrolux and Reliance Digital, he started Milagrow in 2007. Moreover, the company gained popularity in 2020 when two Milagrow robots were deployed to assist doctors and healthcare workers in the COVID ward of AIIMS Delhi to prevent transmission of the virus.
Tags: Robots, Covid-19, AIIMS, Delhi, Rajeev Karwal, Milagrow Robots
Courtesy: News18
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AIIMS Intern Loses His Life Days After Taking COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
A medical intern's death at the AIIMS-Rishikesh, just 11 days after getting the COVID-19 vaccine shot, has cast doubts on the inoculation drive. Reportedly, the intern had taken the vaccine shot on February 5 after which he developed medical complications. However, AIIMS officials have denied of any vaccination mishap and claimed that the intern had co-morbid illnesses. Meanwhile, a medical practitioner, Dr Satendra Singh, has demanded a… read-more
Tags: AIIMS, Coronavirus Vaccines, covid 19, Coronavirus Pandemic
Courtesy: Times of India
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Delhi Court Shelves 2-year Jail Term Of AAP's Somnath Bharti In AIIMS Case
A Delhi court on January 28 provided some respite to AAP MLA Somnath Bharti after suspending his two-year jail term in a 2016 case where he had allegedly assaulted staff and damaged properties of AIIMS-Delhi. However, the court asked Bharti to pay a personal bond of Rs 20,000. Special Judge Vikas Dhull pronounced the decision while hearing an appeal filed against a magisterial court’s order that had sentenced the punishment for Bharti on… read-more
Tags: AAP, Somnath Bharti, Delhi Court, imprisonment, AIIMS
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of AIIMS Rajkot
Pitching India as the emerging epicentre of global health, PM Narendra Modi on December 31 laid the foundation stone of AIIMS Rajkot in Gujarat. Addressing the event, the PM said, "India will play the most important role in the future of health and the health of future." He also said India has shown its flexibility to cope, grow and develop ideas when necessary. Moreover, he dedicated the last day of 2020 to all health professionals.
Tags: PM Narendra Modi, Foundation Stone, AIIMS, Rajkot, Gujarat
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat Admitted To AIIMS Delhi
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on December 28 following the COVID-19 complications. Reportedly, the 60-year-old Rawat has developed a chest infection after contracting the virus on December 18. Earlier, he was admitted to Government Doon Medical College and was shifted to AIIMS Delhi, where he will be further examined. Meanwhile, his wife and daughter had tested positive for Covid-19.
Tags: Uttarakhand, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, AIIMS, Coronavirus
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AIIMS Nurses Call Off Strike; Authorities To Address Their Demand
The Nurses Union of Delhi AIIMS discontinued their strike on December 15 after the Hospital authorities assured them of resolving their issues. AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria informed that the demand related to the gender-biased reservation and Sixth Pay Commission will be addressed at the earliest. On December 14, nearly about 5000 nurses of AIIMS went on strike, over long-pending demands. Earlier, the Delhi High Court restrained nurses… read-more
Tags: AIIMS, Nurse Strike, Health Ministry, Delhi, Randeep Guleria, Delhi AIIMS
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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Eluru's Mystery Illness Deepens; Latest Report Finds Pesticides Use
In Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru mystery illness case, the National Institute of Nutrition has now found rice and vegetables adulterated with excess of mercury and pesticides respectively. The NIM report has also found traces of organophosphorus in the blood samples. However, the suspicion of heavy metal in water and milk were overruled by the labs. The scientists also fear that due to excessive use of insecticides and pesticides, chemicals might… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Eluru, Jaganmohan Reddy, AIIMS
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
