Increased instances of snakebites and resultant deaths have spread panic in Kerala. Sarath Babu George speaks to members of the bereaved families and herpetologists and other experts to understand the magnitude of the situation
On average, the service handles around 90 snakebite calls a day in the State
Though repeated incidents of snakebite deaths have triggered panic, Forest officials maintained that there was no alarming trend in the number of bites
According to an order dated April 15, the new guidelines mandate strict pre-operative verification, patient identification, and enhanced documentation to ensure patient safety across all healthcare institutions in the State
It is suspected that the snake may have entered the house seeking relief from the intense heat outside and remained unnoticed as it hid beneath the pillow
Kerala Health Minister says that in view of rising temperatures, Food Safety department has intensified special inspections focusing on drinking water sources, juice shops, and beverage manufacturing units
The government owes both public and private hospitals under KASP and other health financing schemes ₹1,824 cr. Even taluk-level hospitals are awaiting dues of over ₹1 crore each from the government for free treatment given
According to hospital sources, the four developed symptoms of food poisoning after consuming spinach curry kept in the refrigerator
The elderly and those with chronic kidney disease are at heightened risk of heat-related illnesses. Heat stress and dehydration can lead to severe complications for those on multiple medications. Medical experts warn that the elderly may struggle to regulate their body temperature effectively.
Kerala’s rising maternal mortality ratio is not yet a cause for concern
According to the DMO, the child was being treated for congenital heart disease and pneumonia.
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