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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Ghaziabad Hepatitis cases at a 3-year high, doctors warn against used syringes
Ghaziabad: The district has reported its highest hepatitis tally in three years, with 1,481 Hepatitis C and 691 Hepatitis B cases in 2024-25. Health officials link the spike to more screenings — 56,000 tests, up from 23,000 in 2023 — but doctors warn repeated use of contaminated syringes, unsafe medical practices, poor sanitation, and low vaccination rates are driving infections. Data shared by the health department show that since 2022-23, the district reported 3,624 Hepatitis C and 1,639 Hepatitis B cases. Of these, 464 Hepatitis C and 271 Hepatitis B cases were registered since Jan this year. "Hepatitis B and C are primarily transmitted through the use of contaminated needles and syringes, unsafe medical procedures, and unscreened blood transfusions," Dr RK Gupta, additional CMO, said. "Cases are higher among sex workers, while tattooing practices and unregulated blood banks also contribute to transmission." You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida | Gold Rates Today in Noida | Silver Rates Today in Noida While hepatitis A and E are often mild in nature, hepatitis B and C is more concerning due to possible transmission that can have long-term implications like chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Screening revealed that the most affected groups include migratory rural communities, prison inmates, patients in de-addiction centres, blood transfusion recipients, and dialysis patients. These populations are considered high-risk due to systemic lapses in infection control and frequent exposure to blood products or invasive medical procedures. Of the total positive cases recorded in the past year, 669 patients were found with significant hepatitis C viral load, indicating a higher potential for active infection and transmission, while 268 patients showed notable viral load for Hepatitis B. Despite the rising numbers, officials said more people are being brought under treatment coverage. According to district officials, 1,635 patients have completed the full treatment course for Hepatitis C in Ghaziabad so far. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
06-08-2025
- Time of India
Official reprimanded for slow pace of LLR hosp work
Kanpur: District magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh conducted a surprise inspection of the ongoing projects at Lala Lajpat Rai (LLR) Hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Expressing displeasure over delay in the construction work, and the false progress mentioned on the papers, he reprimanded the project manager of the Rajkiya Nirman Nigam. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A private lecture hall and administrative building (G+2) are being constructed in the surgery department of the LLR at a cost of Rs 18.56 crore. The responsibility of the construction has been assigned to the Rajkiya Nirman Nigam. In the records submitted by project manager RK Gupta, the progress of the work was shown as seven percent but when the district magistrate arrived at the site, he noticed that no construction work was done on the ground floor. Expressing dissatisfaction, the district magistrate stated that the first instalment of Rs 2.51 crore was released almost five months ago but no construction has been done on the ground floor. During the inspection, the DM also reviewed the status of the renovation work in the surgery block. This project, costing Rs 3.79 crore was supposed to be completed by May 31, but it still remains unfinished. The DM instructed that the work must be completed by September 30 at all cost. He also reviewed the progress of the approved works in the orthopaedic block and the maternity ward and directed the officers to complete the works promptly. . TNN
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
E.Coli traces found in water tanks of Ghaziabad high-rise with 1,000 residents
Ghaziabad: Traces of bacteria were found in the water supply of Blue Moon Society in Raj Nagar Extension, potentially affecting nearly 1,000 residents, health officials confirmed after testing samples following repeated complaints. According to the officials, after multiple complaints from residents, the department team collected six water samples on June 5, all of which failed to meet acceptable safety standards. "In water samples taken several times, E. coli presence was confirmed," district surveillance officer, Dr RK Gupta said. A notice was promptly issued to society management on June 9, directing them to clean the overhead tanks and submit a corrective action plan. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida "Despite the notice, the samples taken for a follow-up inspection on July 5 were found unsatisfactory. The management was served another notice demanding updates, but no response or remedial measures were reported," Gupta told TOI. Officials further maintained that the society's four overhead tanks lacked proper cleaning logs and maintenance records. "Even drinking-water tanks remain uncleaned, and no filtration measures are in place—a serious lapse in standard protocols," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo The discovery comes weeks after was found in water at another housing complex, Prateek Grand City, where sewage had contaminated supply lines affecting approximately 3,000 residents. Several other complexes in the area, including Nilaya Greens Society, also reported the presence of coliform bacteria in recent tests.
Hans India
28-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
‘Cataracts cause 66% of blindness in India'
Bengaluru: The Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, in collaboration with Sun Pharma, organised a Cataract Awareness Cyclothon in Jayanagar. The initiative aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment of cataracts—which is still the leading cause of preventable blindness in India. The event witnessed participation from over 75 cyclists, including healthcare professionals and eye donors from Shraddha Eye Care, the non-profit wing of Nethradhama. The cyclothon was flagged off by RK Gupta, Trustee of Koshika Foundation, a non-profit organization that sponsors free eye checkups, eye surgeries and heart surgeries for needy and underprivileged people, and Professor Dr. Sri Ganesh, Chairman and Managing Director of Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital. Cyclists rode through key areas of Jayanagar, spreading the message of proactive eye care. Cataracts account for over 66.2% of blindness cases in India, according to the National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey. Although effective surgical treatment is available, delayed diagnosis—often due to lack of awareness—leads to irreversible vision loss, particularly among the elderly and rural populations. 'Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness, yet they preventable with timely treatment. However, due to a lack of awareness, thousands continue to lose their sight unnecessarily. This is especially true in rural and underserved communities where access to care is limited or delayed. With initiatives like the Cataract Awareness Cyclothon, our goal is to take the message of proactive eye care to the streets — encouraging people to look out for early signs and seek timely medical attention. Awareness, combined with access, is key to eliminating avoidable blindness,' said Professor Dr. Sri Ganesh. RKGupta, Trustee of Koshika Foundation, added, 'At Koshika Foundation, we focus strongly on eye care because we believe restoring sight can give dignity to many lives. Through small contributions from many people, we help fund cataract surgeries, organise free eye camps, and support charitable eye clinics. Initiatives like this help spread awareness and demonstrate how collaborative efforts can bring timely and affordable treatment to those in need. Awareness is the first step toward prevention, and together, we can help eliminate avoidable blindness. Koshika ensures that every Rupee received from donors goes towards serving the needy. Till date, Koshika Foundation has sponsored over 14,000 cataract surgeries through Shraddha Eye Care.'Nethradhama is committed to quality eye care with continuous learning, community outreach, and maintaining a high standard of care across all their services. As a part of the initiatives, Nethradhama distributed educational materials, social media awareness drives, and community outreach activities. The doctors at Nethradhama urge families especially with elderly members to prioritise regular eye check-ups, recognise the early signs of cataract, and seek timely care.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
PGDAV College celebrates International Day of Yoga with inspiring activities and insights
PGDAV College (Evening) recently celebrated International Day of Yoga, an occasion recognised worldwide since 2015. PGDAV College (Evening) recently celebrated International Day of Yoga , an occasion recognised worldwide since 2015. This year's theme was 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' The college's Yoga Club and NCC unit organised the event, which began with the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra and the PGDAV Evening Gan. Dr Shruti Vip opened the session by explaining the significance of 21st June and why it was chosen for Yoga Day. The college Principal, Prof R K Gupta, delivered the welcome address. With his motivating words, he encouraged everyone to stay productive and practice yoga regularly to maintain their fitness and enhance their concentration. He also discussed the importance and history of yoga and how one could face the challenges of the modern world through the soft power of yoga. Yoga therapist Vidushi Gupta led the main session, providing useful insights into the benefits of yoga. She demonstrated several asanas, including Sukshma Vyayam, Tadasana, Tree Pose, Uttanasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Setu Bandhasana, Pawanmuktasana, and Bhujangasana, as recommended by the Ayush Ministry. Then some stress relieving and stomach breathing techniques, such Kapalabhati, Anulom-Vilom, Bhramri and Omkar Pranayam were done. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dig Into the Data and Decide: Is Nvidia Still a Core AI Play? Seeking Alpha Read Now Undo She gave detailed information about stress-related issues that can affect students and how yoga can help with concentration. Approximately 50 participants attended the session. The event ended with a vote of thanks by Dr Hari Pratap, followed by group photographs and healthy refreshments.
