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The Hindu
4 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Deaths touch four, Health Dept. issues advisory
With COVID-19 deaths in Karnataka rising to four, the State Health Department on Saturday issued an advisory on surveillance and safety for the general public and school children. With 58 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of active cases reached 238 on Saturday. A 63-year-old fully vaccinated male from Bengaluru Urban, who was on postoperative chemotherapy and had pulmonary Tuberculosis with squamous cell carcinoma of buccal mucosa, a type of oral cancer that develops on the lining of the inner cheek, was admitted to a private hospital on May 21. He died on May 29 of complications arising out of his comorbid conditions and 'tested positive for COVID incidentally.' This is the fourth death in Karnataka this year. The other three deaths were also of male patients. An 84-year-old in Bengaluru, a 70-year-old in Belagavi, and a 63-year-old in Mysuru, who also had several comorbid conditions and developed COVID, succumbed to the disease on May 17, 26, and 25 respectively. Advisory Intensifying surveillance for early detection and prevention of transmission, the department has advised citizens to not panic but stay vigilant. While advising parents not to send their children to school if they have fever, cough, cold, and other symptoms, the State Health Commissioner K.B. Sivakumar has advised people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour and take treatment. Helpline number Calling upon people to dial toll-free helpline number 1800 425 8330 for health advice, and 108 for emergency patient transport, the commissioner has said it is advisable to wear masks in crowded places, maintain physical distance and practice good hygiene. 'Seek medical advice immediately if experiencing fever, cough, chest pain, or breathing difficulty, and cooperate with random testing. Stay alert, not anxious,' the advisory added.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
Wellness Hub Helps Community With Counselling, Support For Healthy Lifestyle
KOTA BHARU, May 30 (Bernama) -- Wellness Hub is a one-stop centre offering comprehensive and integrated wellness and health services to the local community to help them build a healthier lifestyle, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the initiative is in line with the ministry's health reform agenda by shifting focus from "sick care" to prevention and health care. 'Health is a trust that must be preserved. Within the framework of Maqasid Syariah, safeguarding life and health — or hifz al-nafs — is one of the highest objectives in Islam. Therefore, we need to prioritise prevention and overall well-being as the foundation of our healthcare services. 'Caring for one's health is not merely about knowing what to do, but about having the ability and commitment to practise it consistently, day after day. This is precisely the role of the Wellness Hub — a centre for health behaviour change that guides, motivates, and supports individuals in transforming their lifestyles for the better, sustainably and permanently,' he said. He said this when opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day in Pengkalan Chepa, here today, which was also attended by State Health Department (JKNK) director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin. Dr Dzulkefly emphasised that health transformation requires comprehensive collaboration, not only from the ministry but also through a whole-of-nation approach involving other ministries, state governments, private sectors, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the community at large. "In Kelantan, the Wellness Hub began its operations in 2021 with just a modest cabin unit. Today, with the construction of a two-storey building, which was completed last year, its capacity has expanded significantly, from 15 to 80 participants per session. 'Between 2021 and 2024, Wellness Hub Kelantan has recorded over 92,000 client visits, both through physical attendance and virtual engagements," he said. He added that various services are provided free of charge, including health screenings, healthy lifestyle counselling, MyCHAMPION registration, and outreach programmes through Zoomers Wellness on Wheels (WoW), to ensure that these services reach communities in every corner of the state.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Wellness Hub helps community with counselling, support for healthy lifestyle
KOTA BHARU: Wellness Hub is a one-stop centre offering comprehensive and integrated wellness and health services to the local community to help them build a healthier lifestyle, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the initiative is in line with the ministry's health reform agenda by shifting focus from 'sick care' to prevention and health care. 'Health is a trust that must be preserved. Within the framework of Maqasid Syariah, safeguarding life and health — or hifz al-nafs — is one of the highest objectives in Islam. Therefore, we need to prioritise prevention and overall well-being as the foundation of our healthcare services. 'Caring for one's health is not merely about knowing what to do, but about having the ability and commitment to practise it consistently, day after day. This is precisely the role of the Wellness Hub — a centre for health behaviour change that guides, motivates, and supports individuals in transforming their lifestyles for the better, sustainably and permanently,' he said. He said this when opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day in Pengkalan Chepa, here today, which was also attended by State Health Department (JKNK) director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin. Dr Dzulkefly emphasised that health transformation requires comprehensive collaboration, not only from the ministry but also through a whole-of-nation approach involving other ministries, state governments, private sectors, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the community at large. 'In Kelantan, the Wellness Hub began its operations in 2021 with just a modest cabin unit. Today, with the construction of a two-storey building, which was completed last year, its capacity has expanded significantly, from 15 to 80 participants per session. 'Between 2021 and 2024, Wellness Hub Kelantan has recorded over 92,000 client visits, both through physical attendance and virtual engagements,' he said. He added that various services are provided free of charge, including health screenings, healthy lifestyle counselling, MyCHAMPION registration, and outreach programmes through Zoomers Wellness on Wheels (WoW), to ensure that these services reach communities in every corner of the state.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Kelantan Wellness Hub promotes healthier community living
KOTA BHARU: Wellness Hub is a one-stop centre offering comprehensive and integrated wellness and health services to the local community to help them build a healthier lifestyle, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the initiative is in line with the ministry's health reform agenda by shifting focus from 'sick care' to prevention and health care. 'Health is a trust that must be preserved. Within the framework of Maqasid Syariah, safeguarding life and health — or hifz al-nafs — is one of the highest objectives in Islam. Therefore, we need to prioritise prevention and overall well-being as the foundation of our healthcare services. 'Caring for one's health is not merely about knowing what to do, but about having the ability and commitment to practise it consistently, day after day. This is precisely the role of the Wellness Hub — a centre for health behaviour change that guides, motivates, and supports individuals in transforming their lifestyles for the better, sustainably and permanently,' he said. He said this when opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day in Pengkalan Chepa, here today, which was also attended by State Health Department (JKNK) director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin. Dr Dzulkefly emphasised that health transformation requires comprehensive collaboration, not only from the ministry but also through a whole-of-nation approach involving other ministries, state governments, private sectors, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the community at large. 'In Kelantan, the Wellness Hub began its operations in 2021 with just a modest cabin unit. Today, with the construction of a two-storey building, which was completed last year, its capacity has expanded significantly, from 15 to 80 participants per session. 'Between 2021 and 2024, Wellness Hub Kelantan has recorded over 92,000 client visits, both through physical attendance and virtual engagements,' he said. He added that various services are provided free of charge, including health screenings, healthy lifestyle counselling, MyCHAMPION registration, and outreach programmes through Zoomers Wellness on Wheels (WoW), to ensure that these services reach communities in every corner of the state.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Haryana Health Department issues advisory to combat rising COVID-19 cases; 24 cases reported this month
Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases in Haryana, the State Health Department issued a 10-point advisory reiterating the need to remain vigilant, and ensure effective preparedness. Six fresh cases were reported on Wednesday, taking the total number of patients in the State to 24 this month so far. A total of 78 samples were taken on Wednesday. The number of active cases is 14, and no death has been reported so far. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, after a meeting with the senior Health officials in Chandigarh, said there was no need to panic and the State was prepared to deal with any situation. The advisory, issued by Director General (Health) Manish Bansal, to the Civil Surgeons, directs them to set up Flu corners and ensure health preparedness in terms of availability of beds, isolation beds, oxygen, antibiotics and other drugs. It emphasises the need to sensitise and re-orient health staff by providing refresher training on COVID-19 signs, symptoms, management and guidelines. It also directs the district health officials to ensure availability of N-95 mask and Reagent kits. The DG directs the Civil Surgeons to monitor the patients in home isolation, especially the high-risk cases involving the elderly, pregnant women, children and those with comorbidities. It also stresses the need to create awareness regarding appropriate COVID-19 behaviour like adherence to respiratory and hand hygiene. 'District Surveillance Unit shall closely follow the trend of influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) in the area, monitor the proportion of SARI cases among all ILI and SARI cases, and refer sufficient number of samples for testing as per revised surveillance strategy,' reads the advisory. It also seeks timely updating of the data and holding of meetings with the Indian Medical Association members for preparedness. Gurugram has reported the highest number of 11 cases in the State, followed by Faridabad (9), Karnal (3) and Yamunanagar (1).
