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Health Minister reviews seasonal disease preparedness in North Andhra Satya Kumar Yadav directs officials to intensify preventive measures against dengue, malaria, chikungunya and viral fevers; instructs district administrations to strengthen surveillance systems, identify fever cases at an early stage and ensure prompt medical treatment to prevent outbreaks

Telangana Health Department Issues Advisory Amid Seasonal Illness Risk ... Site Admin | October 27, 2025 7:51 AM Telangana Health Department Issues Advisory Amid Seasonal Illness Risk In Telangana, the Director of Public Health has issued an advisory urging citizens to take precautions against seasonal illnesses, following the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad forecast of a week of light to moderate rainfall and heavy rains for isolated locations across the state. The director in a release noted that the prevailing weather pattern could lead to lower temperatures, higher humidity, and an increase in vector-, water-, and air-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, chikungunya, jaundice, typhoid, and viral fevers. Citizens have been advised to take all precautions to avoid mosquito breeding and prevent mosquito-borne diseases. Director of Public Health, Dr. B. Ravindra Nayak, also informed that the government has made special arrangements, including the provision of beds, IV fluids, essential medicines, and ORS sachets at all public health facilities. ANMs, ASHA, and Anganwadi workers have been instructed to keep emergency supplies ready.

Kerala Health Minister Veena Geroge warns of disease rise due to ... Kerala Health Minister Veena George has warned that the impact of climate change is likely to cause a surge in diseases such as dengue, rabies and water-borne infections across the state, urging all local bodies to step up preventive measures immediately. She directed that a comprehensive micro plan be prepared by May 15 under the supervision of the Health Department, specifically aimed at tackling the anticipated rise in mosquito-borne diseases. Highlighting the urgency, the Minister called for intensified field-level activities aligned with the state’s health alert calendar. Local bodies have been instructed to strengthen mosquito control measures, identify hot spots, and ensure timely interventions. George also emphasised the need for accurate disease reporting, including by private hospitals, as mandated by the Public Health Act. The State Level Rapid Response Team (RRT) convened to assess the general health scenario acrossKerala. Addressing concerns over vaccine misinformation, the Minister said, “The propaganda against the rabies vaccine is dangerous. Such propaganda should be stopped with scientific know…

Seasonal diseases under control in Telangana: Health minister Hyderabad : Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha has reviewed the situation of seasonal and epidemic diseases in the state with senior officials. During the monsoon season, seasonal illnesses usually increase, and the government has taken steps to ensure better treatment facilities in government hospitals. Officials made a PowerPoint presentation on the status of epidemic and seasonal diseases and the facilities available in hospitals. According to them, epidemic cases are fully under control, and compared to last year, there has been a decline in the number of cases. Director of Health, Dr. Ravinder Kumar, said that public awareness campaigns helped in containing the spread of seasonal diseases in Telangana quickly. He added that effective treatment facilities were arranged not only in hospitals but also in primary health centres, and precautionary measures were shared with the public before the start of the rains. The Minister appreciated the Health Department officials for their efforts and said that seasonal diseases were effectively controlled while improving the performance of government hospitals. He i…

Hyderabad: Health Minister Asks Officials To Conduct Prompt Testing ... HYDERABAD:Health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha on Monday instructed officials to conduct prompt testing and provide immediate treatment to every person presenting symptoms of fever, dengue, malaria, or other seasonal illnesses, with the onset of the monsoon. He directed all government hospitals to ensure there was no shortage of medicines, diagnostic kits, ORS packets, platelets, medical personnel, or emergency services. Rajanarsimha was speaking at a review meeting here to assess the measures required for the prevention of seasonal diseases, preparedness of government hospitals, and protection of public health. Director of public health Dr Ravinder Nayak briefed the minister on the current situation and presented district-wise case data. The minister said the health department’s primary objective should be to prevent diseases from spreading rather than merely treating them after outbreaks occur. He called for intensified mosquito-control measures in coordination with the municipal administration and panchayat raj departments. The weekly ‘dry day’ programme should be effectively implemented at …