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6 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Covid-19 cases resurface in Patna with 6 new infections confirmed in last 24 hours
Patna: With fresh concerns over Covid-19 resurgence, six new Coronavirus infections have been confirmed in Bihar's capital Patna, including among healthcare workers at AIIMS-Patna. The latest spike has prompted hospitals across the state to go on high alert, with precautionary measures being swiftly reinstated. Among the newly-infected are a female doctor, a female nurse, and another employee of AIIMS-Patna, all currently undergoing treatment under the supervision of senior doctors. Two additional patients at Nalanda Medical College Hospital (NMCH) have tested positive, while another case involves a 42-year-old man from the RPS Mod area, whose test was conducted at a private lab in Raja Bazar. According to Civil Surgeon Dr. Avinash Kumar Singh, the city now has a total of nine active Covid-19 cases. Of these, three have been hospitalised, while the remaining six are in home isolation. In response to the spike, hospitals have started to gear up for a possible rise in cases. At IGIMS, Superintendent Dr. Manish Mandal confirmed that 12 oxygen-supported beds and 3 ICU beds have been reserved exclusively for Covid-19 patients. A Quick Response Team of doctors has also been deployed for immediate attention and care. Similarly, NMCH is preparing to launch a new 100-bed prefabricated Covid-19 ward, as informed by Superintendent Dr. Prof. Rashmi Prasad, to ensure timely treatment if infections continue to rise. Speaking on the matter, Health Minister Mangal Pandey reassured the public, stating that the new sub-variants of Covid-19 reported in India are not fatal, as per WHO guidelines. 'There is no need to panic. Testing and treatment systems are fully functional in state hospitals, and the Health Department is prepared to handle any emergency,' he told reporters. The Health Department has issued an advisory urging people to immediately get tested if they experience symptoms such as cold, cough, fever, or body aches, and to wear masks, especially in crowded public areas. Districts outside Patna have also been put on alert, with medical institutions instructed to increase vigilance and ensure readiness. As Bihar enters a potentially critical phase in the ongoing Covid-19 fight, authorities are urging civic responsibility and adherence to health guidelines to curb any further spread.
News18
06-05-2025
- Health
- News18
No Need For Risky Open-Brain Surgeries Now As Bihar Hospital Introduces Non-Invasive Procedure
Last Updated: IGIMS Patna introduces advanced tech to treat brain vessel damage without invasive surgery at low cost, and completely free under Ayushman Bharat scheme In a major medical breakthrough, patients suffering from nerve-related brain conditions no longer need to undergo invasive brain surgery. For the first time in Bihar, such advanced procedures are now available at a government hospital, at a fraction of the cost compared to private institutions. Additionally, Ayushman Bharat cardholders can access the treatment completely free of charge. The Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) in Patna has launched a revolutionary new facility in its Department of Neurosurgery. Patients suffering from ruptured or damaged blood vessels in the brain can now be treated without having to open the skull. Dr Manish Mandal, Medical Superintendent at IGIMS, explained that in the past, treating internal brain bleeds or burst blood vessels required opening the brain; an operation that often left patients paralysed, unconscious, or on ventilator support. Recovery times were long, and outcomes uncertain. Now, however, with the help of modern medical technology, a fine wire can be inserted through the neck or another accessible point in the body and navigated to the brain's blood vessels. The entire procedure is guided by imaging on a screen, allowing the surgeon to seal the damaged vessel with remarkable precision. This method significantly reduces risk and speeds up patient recovery. A major contributor to this advancement is the introduction of a Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) machine. Unlike the older equipment, which could only display half of the brain at a time, the new DSA machine provides full-brain imaging, greatly improving surgical accuracy and safety. The cost of this minimally invasive procedure at IGIMS is between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 1.5 lakh, roughly one-fourth of what private hospitals charge. Notably, no other government hospital in Bihar currently offers this level of brain angiography. For Ayushman cardholders, the surgery is available completely free of cost. First Published: May 06, 2025, 12:44 IST
