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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Over 2.3 lakh dog bite cases, 19 rabies death reported in past six months in Karnataka
Bengaluru: In the past six months, Karnataka has recorded more than 2.3 lakh dog bite cases and 19 rabies deaths, indicating a sharp increase compared to the corresponding period last year, according to official data released on Sunday. In all of 2024, the state reported 3.6 lakh dog bite cases and 42 rabies deaths. According to data shared by the State Health Department's Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) with PTI, Karnataka registered 2,31,091 dog bite cases and 19 rabies deaths between January 1 and June 30 this year. In comparison, the same period last year saw 1,69,672 dog bite cases and 18 rabies deaths. An analysis of the data shows that dog bite cases have increased by approximately 36.20 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2024. The recent surge in concern was fuelled by a viral video showing a three-year-old girl being attacked and dragged by two stray dogs on the streets of Hubballi, this week. Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, said the situation is not out of control. "The number of cases appears high now because they are being reported more accurately. Even earlier, similar incidents were occurring, but now there is better reporting," he said. Outlining the department's efforts to curb such incidents, Gupta told PTI, "We are focusing on creating awareness, training doctors on how to treat dog bite victims, ensuring the availability of medicines in sufficient quantities, and instructing urban local bodies and rural administrations to manage the stray dog population." He emphasised that even minor scratches or small bites require immediate medical attention, as they can also lead to infections. "These efforts are gradually gaining momentum, and we expect the situation to improve further in the coming days," Gupta said. Health officials pointed out that the reporting of dog bite cases and rabies deaths has been the highest since 2022, when Karnataka declared human rabies a notifiable disease under the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act, 2020. Since then, all government and private health facilities are mandated to report all suspected, probable, and confirmed human rabies cases to the State Health Department. According to the data, the highest number of dog bite cases was reported in Vijayapura (15,527), followed by BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) limits with 13,831 cases, Hassan (13,388), Dakshina Kannada (12,524), and Bagalkot (12,392). Bangalore Rural reported 4,408 dog bite cases, while Bangalore Urban reported 8,878 cases. Notably, no rabies deaths were reported within BBMP limits or in Bangalore Rural. Among the 19 rabies deaths reported between January and June this year, Bangalore Urban accounted for the highest number with nine cases, followed by Belagavi with five. One death each was reported in Bagalkote, Ballari, Chikkaballapura, and Shivamogga. The fewest dog bite cases were reported in Yadgir (1,132), followed by Chamarajanagara (1,810) and Kodagu (2,523). Gupta acknowledged that while more can be done to prevent deaths, the challenge remains significant. He said the stray dog population needs to be brought under control and vaccinated regularly to prevent rabies outbreaks. "However, monitoring and vaccinating every stray dog is a major practical challenge, given their large numbers," he noted. Gupta also highlighted a recent order mandating local deputy commissioners to conduct audits into every dog bite-related death. "These audits are meant to determine the circumstances surrounding the death, including whether the patient delayed seeking treatment, if there were gaps in care, and whether the infected dog was identified and dealt with," he said, adding these are the questions local administrations must start addressing.>
Hans India
8 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
Over 2.3 lakh dog bite cases, 19 rabies deaths reported in past six months
Bengaluru: Inthe past six months, Karnataka has recorded more than 2.3 lakh dog bite cases and 19 rabies deaths, indicating a sharp increase compared to the corresponding period last year, according to official data released on Sunday. In all of 2024, the state reported 3.6 lakh dog bite cases and 42 rabies deaths. According to data shared by the State Health Department's Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) with PTI, Karnataka registered 2,31,091 dog bite cases and 19 rabies deaths between January 1 and June 30 this year. In comparison, the same period last year saw 1,69,672 dog bite cases and 18 rabies deaths. An analysis of the data shows that dog bite cases have increased by approximately 36.20 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2024. The recent surge in concern was fuelled by a viral video showing a three-year-old girl being attacked and dragged by two stray dogs on the streets of Hubballi, this week. Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, said the situation is not out of control. 'The number of cases appears high now because they are being reported more accurately. Even earlier, similar incidents were occurring, but now there is better reporting,' he said. Outlining the department's efforts to curb such incidents, Gupta told PTI, 'We are focusing on creating awareness, training doctors on how to treat dog bite victims, ensuring the availability of medicines in sufficient quantities, and instructing urban local bodies and rural administrations to manage the stray dog population.' He emphasised that even minor scratches or small bites require immediate medical attention, as they can also lead to infections. Health officials pointed out that the reporting of dog bite cases and rabies deaths has been the highest since 2022, when Karnataka declared human rabies a notifiable disease under the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act, 2020. Since then, all government and private health facilities are mandated to report all suspected, probable, and confirmed human rabies cases to the State Health Department. According to the data, the highest number of dog bite cases was reported in Vijayapura (15,527), followed by BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) limits with 13,831 cases, Hassan (13,388), Dakshina Kannada (12,524), and Bagalkot (12,392). Bangalore Rural reported 4,408 dog bite cases, while Bangalore Urban reported 8,878 cases. Notably, no rabies deaths were reported within BBMP limits or in Bangalore Rural. Among the 19 rabies deaths reported between January and June this year, Bangalore Urban accounted for the highest number with nine cases, followed by Belagavi with five. One death each was reported in Bagalkote, Ballari, Chikkaballapura, and Shivamogga. The fewest dog bite cases were reported in Yadgir (1,132), followed by Chamarajanagara (1,810) and Kodagu (2,523). Gupta acknowledged that while more can be done to prevent deaths, the challenge remains significant. He said the stray dog population needs to be brought under control and vaccinated regularly to prevent rabies outbreaks. Gupta also highlighted a recent order mandating local deputy commissioners to conduct audits into every dog bite-related death.
Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Health
- Deccan Herald
Over 2.3 lakh dog bite cases, 19 rabies death reported in past six months in Karnataka
According to data shared by the State Health Department's Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) with PTI, Karnataka registered 2,31,091 dog bite cases and 19 rabies deaths between January 1 and June 30 this year.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Kids with heart conditions must get timely, quality treatment: Ukesh
Mysuru: Mysuru zilla panchayat CEO S Ukesh Kumar on Tuesday stressed the need to strengthen the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) and improve healthcare services for anganwadi and schoolchildren suffering from health issues. He emphasised that children referred for advanced treatment must be consistently followed up, ensuring their treatment is completed without delay. He was speaking at the district-level review meeting of national health programmes, held at Anubhava Mantapa auditorium, district health office. "Children with heart conditions must receive timely, quality treatment at super specialty hospitals. Early detection and management of health issues among children through regular check-ups at schools and anganwadi centres are crucial to reducing infant mortality," he said. Highlighting preventable infant deaths, he instructed taluk health officers to conduct facility and community-level reviews and submit taluk-wise reports, along with actionable recommendations. Regarding maternal deaths, he directed officials to seek reports from the district-level technical expert committee and initiate action against responsible parties where necessary. Calling for full implementation of the Kayakalp programme in 2025-26, Kumar asked health officials to review pending tasks and achieve 100% progress in internal, state, and national assessments within the next three months. He recommended including health progress discussions in monthly panchayat development officer (PDO) meetings and monthly revenue department reviews chaired by the deputy commissioner. The CEO also emphasised strict compliance with biomedical waste management protocols at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and directed regular monitoring of Covid-19, influenza H1N1, dog bite, and snakebite cases under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP). 75 TB-related deaths Reviewing TB control efforts from Jan to June 2025, Kumar noted 75 TB-related deaths with a 7% mortality rate. He directed officials to reduce this below 5% and submit death audit reports without fail. Under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme, 78 active cases were reported in the district, primarily in T Narsipura, Nanjangud, and Mysuru city areas. Officials were asked to intensify weekly surveys and report suspected cases immediately.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Govt starts culling of birds after avian flu detected in Puri block
Bhubaneswar: Govt on Saturday began culling in chicken farms at Bada Ankula village in Delanga block of Puri district, after detecting avian influenza in samples of dead birds. Seven teams were sent to cull the birds to prevent the spread of H5N1 virus. Mihir Nayak, additional director of disease control, fisheries and animal resources development department, said they briefed the teams to conduct the culling operation. "We have planned to cull more than 6,000 birds in two chicken farms at Bada Ankula village under Delanga block," he added. After the death of birds in the area, veterinary staff were sent to collect samples from three villages. They collected 36 samples from Bada Ankula, Beguniapada and Tarada and sent them to the Animal Diseases Research Institute (ADRI), Phulnakhara, Cuttack for testing. "Some samples tested positive for H5N1. After getting the results, we started the process on Saturday. On the first day, we culled 3,316 birds in a farm. Culling in the second farm, having more than 3,000 birds, will be conducted on Sunday," said an official involved in the operation. The health and family welfare department has also taken steps to prevent any possible infection of humans. The district surveillance unit of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) has mapped the infected zone (0-1km) to conduct door-to-door checking of influenza-like illness (ILI)/severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) cases. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The district unit has formed rapid response teams to take stock of the situation in bird flu-affected areas. It will functionalise a control room and identify a bird flu isolation room at a nearby govt hospital. They will conduct health monitoring of the high-risk group, such as those involved in culling, official sources said. Avian influenza is a highly contagious disease that infects birds. It can spread from birds to humans through inhalation because of close contact. "We have taken all necessary preventive steps in the bird flu-affected areas," said a health official. The bird flu scare has impacted the chicken business. Chicken farms in the Delanga area have been urged not to supply to other places within Puri district or outside.
