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Medical vans to prevent malaria, dengue in rural areas: UT Khader

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June 14, 2016

Mangaluru, Jun 14: As part of its measures to prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases in rural and interiors areas of Karnataka state, the health department is all set to introduce mobile health clinics, sad U T Khader, Minister for health and family welfare.

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Speaking to reporters here on Monday, Mr Khader said that three medical vans each will be provided to all districts across the state to prevent the spread of dengue, malaria and other vector borne diseases.

"Each van will have a nurse, lab equipment and larvicide sprayer. The vans will reach villages and provide medical care and take up larvicidal activities to stop mosquito breeding," Khader said adding that more such vans will be introduced based on requirement.

Talking about the recent death of four persons, who are suspected to have contracted dengue, in Dakshina Kannada district, Khader said that there is no medical confirmation to prove they have died due to dengue or not. "District level audit committee headed by the DHO verifies test reports and concludes whether the death is caused by dengue or not," Khader said.

In Dakshina Kannada, a total of 167 cases of dengue were reported in 2016. Out of 167 cases, 76 are confirmed through Elisa test method and 91 with NS1 technique. Meanwhile, a total of 1,786 cases of malaria were recorded in the district in 2016, wherein 1,544 were reported in Mangaluru City Corporation limits. A 'Swacchatha Sapthaha', cleanliness week, will be observed from June 15 to create awareness on possibility of spread of vector-borne diseases.

As per the directions of the Union ministry of health and family welfare, National Dengue Day will be observed on June 16, he said adding that various activities to prevent mosquito breeding will be taken up during the period.

Private medical colleges including KVG Medical College, KS Hegde Medical Academy, KMC, Yenepoya Medical College and Father Muller Medical College will also be joining hands with the department by deputing doctors, Khader said.

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Bhaskar
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Tuesday, 14 Jun 2016

This man knows only to announce but no implementation.. raids a hospital once midnight and gains publicity

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June 3,2020

Mangalore, Jun 3: One man was arrested by the Crime Branch of city police from Mangalore for allegedly having links with gangster Ravi Pujari, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandeep Patil said on Wednesday.

According to the police, the man identified as Ghulam has been sent to 10-day police custody.

"During the investigation of a case related to Ravi Pujari, it was found that one Ghulam is a close associate of Pujari and had helped him in extortion and other illegal activity. Ghulam was arrested from Mangalore. He was produced before a court and sent to 10-day police custody," Patil said.

The senior police officer said that further investigation is on in the matter.

Pujari, who was wanted in several cases including ones related to heinous crimes like murder and extortion, was brought to Bengaluru earlier this year from Senegal. He had reportedly gone underground two decades ago and had allegedly been carrying out illegal activities from abroad.

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June 30,2020

Tumakuru, Jun 30: As many as 43 sheep were quarantined after a shepherd tested positive for novel coronavirus at Godekere Gollarahatti in Tumakuru district. 

J C Madhuswamy, district in-charge minister, has instructed the district administration and the Animal Husbandry department to subject the sheep to Covid-19 tests.

The move followed after five sheep found dead in mysterious circumstances at the village. All 43 sheep of the infected person have been isolated from the herd and kept at a place in Jakkanahalli.

"There is no evidence that the sheep can contract Covid-19 and transmit the virus to the people. But since the virus has many strains and keep changing its genetic make-up, draw throat swab samples of the sheep and send the same to Covid-19 lab. Till the report comes, keep the livestock in isolation," Madhuswamy told the officials.

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June 18,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 18: Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) was reprimanded for withholding information, sought by a candidate regarding an examination held in 2005 for Gazeted Probationary posts, by the State Information Commissioner here on Thursday.

According to official sources, the State Information Commissioner NP Ramesh, while disposing off a petition by the candidate, who had written an examination conducted by the KPSC for the gazeted probationary posts held in 2005, had directed to provide the information sought by the candidate, free of costs within ten days.

The State Information Commissioner in his order had termed the conduct of the KPSC as against the spirit of transparency among the public authorities.

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