Mangaluru: Following the death of a class 10 student, the health department plans to seek help from the medical education department to find the cause and solutions.Likhith Amin, 15, son of an autorickshaw driver from Surathkal, died after suddenly collapsing while playing volleyball with friends near Surathkal on Wednesday. He was a student at Govt…
A fifteen-year-old student collapsed and died while playing volleyball with friends (Photo credit: X) MANGALURU: A Class 10 student died after suddenly collapsing while playing volleyball with friends near Surathkal on Wednesday.The deceased has been identified as Likhith Amin, 15, son of an autorickshaw driver from Surathkal.He was a student at Government High School, Kote…
Bokaro: A special health initiative under the National Health Mission (NHM) has brought new hope to families of children suffering from congenital heart disease (CHD) in Bokaro. The screening and treatment campaign aims to identify children needing advanced cardiac care and provide free treatment, including surgery where required.NHM mission director Shashi Prakash Jha said the…
The cervical cancer, caused by the HPV virus, is among the most common cancers affecting women Mandya: Zilla panchayat CEO KR Nandini directed health department officials to intensify efforts to ensure that all eligible girls aged 14 to 15.5 years receive the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which helps prevent cervical cancer.Chairing a review meeting of…
Prayagraj: On the occasion of World Clubfoot Day, a special interaction programme was organised with families of children affected by clubfoot to raise awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment of the congenital condition, on Saturday.Chief Medical Officer, Prayagraj, Dr AK Tiwari, CMS Dr Bhavana and Orthopaedic Specialist Dr Ajay Pal addressed…
Ahmedabad: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday interacted with children with cochlear implants at Science City in Ahmedabad. He also visited the aquatic gallery at the Science City along with the children.“When parents realize that their child cannot hear, it comes as a huge shock. For such a child, life becomes very challenging. However, cochlear…
Vadodara: State-run SSG Hospital has become the first govt hospital in Gujarat to install the advanced wireless SmartNav system for cochlear implant surgeries, strengthening free, high-end treatment for children born with hearing impairment.The system was inaugurated at the hospital’s ENT and head-neck surgery department under the guidance of medical superintendent Dr Ranjan Aiyer.Soon after the…
