Indian government launches major campaign to eliminate ‘lymphatic filariasis’

Indian government launches major campaign to eliminate ‘lymphatic filariasis’

A campaign has been launched by the Government of India to eliminate lymphatic filariasis. Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav said that a bi-annual mass drug administration campaign is underway to eliminate lymphatic filariasis. The second phase in the year 2024 has been launched. The campaign is targeting 63 endemic … Read more

eSanjeevani OPD service a big relief for many people in Bihar, Health News, ET HealthWorld

eSanjeevani OPD service a big relief for many people in Bihar, Health News, ET HealthWorld

Patna: The Outpatient Department Online Mode (OPD) service through eSanjeevani The app has been a great relief to the people, especially those living in the villages, as there is no need to travel long distances or stand in long queues at government hospitals to get the registration for a doctor’s appointment. Through eSanjeevani, a person … Read more

All You Need to Know About Nairobi Fly- Skin Burning Insect Causing Diseases in Bihar And Sikkim

All You Need to Know About Nairobi Fly- Skin Burning Insect Causing Diseases in Bihar And Sikkim

On Monday, the Purnia health administration put the district on high alert over reports of Nairobi flies infiltrating the eastern region of Bihar from neighboring West Bengal and Sikkim. The flies have invaded three districts of Bihar namely Purnia, Kishanganj and Araria which has caused a stir in the entire state.Also read – Viral video: … Read more

Patna HC Grants Last Opportunity To State Govt To File Reply On Implementation Of Provisions Of Mental Healthcare Act In Bihar

Patna HC Grants Last Opportunity To State Govt To File Reply On Implementation Of Provisions Of Mental Healthcare Act In Bihar

the Patna High Court has given the Bihar government “one last chance” to submit its response by April 7 on the implementation of the provisions of the Mental Health Act 2017 in the state. the bank of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice S. Kumar it has also requested the Union of India to submit … Read more

Mental Health ‘Least Priority’ of Bihar Govt: HC Raps State for Delay in Forming Health Authority

Mental Health ‘Least Priority’ of Bihar Govt: HC Raps State for Delay in Forming Health Authority

The Patna High Court has said that it appears that people’s mental health and treatment are the “lowest priority” of the Bihar government, and ordered the chief clerk to take all measures to ensure the establishment of the State Authority of Mental health. A bench in the division, made up of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol … Read more