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India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Karnataka taking no chances with COVID surge: Karnataka minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 27 (ANI): Amid rising concerns over COVID cases, Karnataka Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil on Tuesday said the state government is fully prepared to handle any situation, despite the current cases being of low severity. Speaking to ANI, Patil said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had convened a meeting with the Health and Medical Education Departments to assess the preparedness of hospitals. 'Yesterday, the Chief Minister conducted a meeting with the Health Department and Medical Education Department to see the preparedness of the hospitals,' said Dr Patil. He added that advisories have already been issued by the Health Department, especially for vulnerable groups such as senior citizens, pregnant women, and those with comorbidities. 'The Health Department has already issued an advisory that pregnant women, senior citizens, and persons with comorbidities need to wear masks when they go to crowded places,' he said. With schools set to reopen, Patil urged caution among parents and school authorities. 'As the schools are reopening, if there are any symptoms in children, such as cough or cold, they should avoid coming to school,' he said. He also informed that a meeting was held with hospitals affiliated with the Medical Education Department to ensure they are prepared for any surge in cases. 'We have conducted a meeting of all the hospitals under the Medical Education Department to ensure they are prepared for any eventuality. Although the severity of current COVID cases is low, the government is fully equipped to respond if the situation worsens,' Patil stated. Earlier today, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also addressed the media, reaffirming the government's readiness amid the recent uptick in COVID cases across Karnataka. He noted that while the current variant is not causing severe illness, the state administration is taking every precaution to prevent a possible outbreak. This coordinated and proactive approach highlights Karnataka's broader strategy to curb the spread of infections and ensure its healthcare infrastructure remains ready for any rise in cases. (ANI)
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Government doctors must now prescribe medicines available in hospital pharmas
KALABURAGI: Medical Education Department will issue orders restricting the doctors serving in the hospitals attached to the medical colleges in the state from giving prescriptions to the patients to purchase medicines from outside. Speaking to the media here, the Medical Education Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil said that usually the common people, especially the poor would visit the government hospital and they could not pay the doctors fees in the private hospitals and could not purchase the medicines. The government has decided not to give permission to open medical shops or Jaanoushadhi Kendras in the hospitals, to prevent the patients from paying an amount for the medicines as the doctors would give prescriptions and ask patients to purchase medicines from the medical shops or Janaushadhi Kendras. Dr Sharanaprakash said that the medical education department would restrict the doctors serving in the hospitals attached to medical colleges in the state from giving prescriptions to the patients for purchasing medicine from outside and an order would be issued in this regard in a day or two. There would be funds with the government hospitals, if any of the medicines were not in stock, the hospitals have to procure them and give them to the patients free of cost, he said. Replying to a question on Covid cases, Dr Sharanaprakash said that the situation is not alarming.
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
"Nothing To Worry": Yogi Adityanath Assures Covid Preparedness
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed health officials to remain alert about the spread of Covid-19 in the state but also said there was nothing to worry as far as Uttar Pradesh was concerned. During a review meeting with the health department on the Covid-19 situation, the Chief Minister said, "There is nothing to worry about given the present situation in Uttar Pradesh, but being alert is significant." "The Indian government has not issued any guidelines on Covid-19 so far. But in view of the surge of cases of of the JN.1 variant in Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong, we need to remain alert. All teams at medical colleges and hospitals should remain alert," the Chief Minister told officials in the meeting. He added that personnel at hospitals should be kept alert to deal with emergency cases. He told officials to focus on the prevention of dengue, malaria and kala-azar or black fever. "Ten-bed ICU, ventilator units, oxygen plants and other facilities made operational during previous Covid surges should be kept functional. The state's health facility is capable of dealing with any situation," the Chief Minister said. Highlighting the infrastructure developed during previous waves of the pandemic, the Chief Minister directed that the 10-bed ICUs, ventilators, and oxygen plants established in district hospitals must always remain operational. He emphasised the importance of regular testing and timely maintenance of these critical facilities. He also called for the continued training and effective deployment of health workers, recognising their commendable contributions during the pandemic. Chief Minister Adityanath also instructed relevant departments to begin preparations to prevent seasonal communicable diseases such as dengue, malaria, and kala-azar. He directed the Health Department, Medical Education Department, and local administration to work closely to ensure proactive measures are in place. Concluding the review, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reiterated that the Uttar Pradesh government is fully prepared and committed to addressing all potential health challenges, including Covid-19. He assured that the state's healthcare system remains alert, capable, and equipped to safeguard public health. According to the official statement, Chief Minister Adityanath noted that the Central government has issued no new advisory regarding Covid-19. Still, considering the rising number of JN.1 cases in Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong, he stressed the need for continued surveillance in Uttar Pradesh. He instructed all medical colleges, district hospitals, and health units across the state to remain on high alert and be fully prepared to handle any potential emergency.
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
"Nothing To Worry" Covid-19 In UP, Assures Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed health officials to remain alert about the spread of Covid-19 in the state but also said there was nothing to worry as far as Uttar Pradesh was concerned. During a review meeting with the health department on the Covid-19 situation, the Chief Minister said, "There is nothing to worry about given the present situation in Uttar Pradesh, but being alert is significant." "The Indian government has not issued any guidelines on Covid-19 so far. But in view of the surge of cases of of the JN.1 variant in Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong, we need to remain alert. All teams at medical colleges and hospitals should remain alert," the Chief Minister told officials in the meeting. He added that personnel at hospitals should be kept alert to deal with emergency cases. He told officials to focus on the prevention of dengue, malaria and kala-azar or black fever. "Ten-bed ICU, ventilator units, oxygen plants and other facilities made operational during previous Covid surges should be kept functional. The state's health facility is capable of dealing with any situation," the Chief Minister said. Highlighting the infrastructure developed during previous waves of the pandemic, the Chief Minister directed that the 10-bed ICUs, ventilators, and oxygen plants established in district hospitals must always remain operational. He emphasised the importance of regular testing and timely maintenance of these critical facilities. He also called for the continued training and effective deployment of health workers, recognising their commendable contributions during the pandemic. Chief Minister Adityanath also instructed relevant departments to begin preparations to prevent seasonal communicable diseases such as dengue, malaria, and kala-azar. He directed the Health Department, Medical Education Department, and local administration to work closely to ensure proactive measures are in place. Concluding the review, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reiterated that the Uttar Pradesh government is fully prepared and committed to addressing all potential health challenges, including Covid-19. He assured that the state's healthcare system remains alert, capable, and equipped to safeguard public health. According to the official statement, Chief Minister Adityanath noted that the Central government has issued no new advisory regarding Covid-19. Still, considering the rising number of JN.1 cases in Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong, he stressed the need for continued surveillance in Uttar Pradesh. He instructed all medical colleges, district hospitals, and health units across the state to remain on high alert and be fully prepared to handle any potential emergency.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Karnataka Health Department issues order to recall doctors and staff on deputation in other departments
Faced with an acute shortage of staff, the Health Department has directed all doctors and staff deputed to other departments for more than five years to report back with immediate effect. According to an order issued in this regard on Wednesday, all staff including specialist doctors working on deputation in other departments, including district hospitals and medical college hospitals run by the Medical Education Department for more than five years, should report back immediately, failing which action will be initiated as per rules. The order has been issued following mature deliberations at the highest level, sources said. Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary (Health and Family Welfare), told The Hindu that there are 565 doctors, including specialists, and a large number of other staff including nurses and technicians working on deputation in other departments. More than 10-15 years 'We have noted that most of these are working in one place, mainly in urban areas, for more than 10 to 15 years. We now are working on sub-optimal utilisation of the existing resources. These doctors were deputed when the teaching hospitals were set up and can now be called back as there is a shortage of staff in the parent department. Many senior doctors are working as casualty medical officers where fresh MBBS graduates can be posted,' he said. Mr. Gupta said many are ready to work in positions below their experience just to continue staying in the urban hospitals. 'If at all there is a need, we can redistribute the existing resources equitably to ensure that others also get a chance to work in urban areas,' he said. Critical vacancies Pointing out that there is a need for specialists in facilities run by the Health Department, the Principal Secretary said: 'As per rules if the vacancy position is more than 50% for a particular speciality, such critical vacancies should be filled on priority. Our intention is to optimally utilise the existing resources ensuring equitable distribution of specialists.'
