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Seasonal illnesses rise across Punjab, acute febrile illness records highest Sehat Yojana claims

Seasonal illnesses rise across Punjab, acute febrile illness records highest Sehat Yojana claims

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With humid summer conditions and fluctuating temperatures triggering a rise in seasonal diseases across Punjab, government hospitals are witnessing an increase in fever-related illnesses, respiratory infections and stomach disorders. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. (@BhagwantMann X) According to recent data from the State Health Agency (SHA), acute febrile illness accounted for 5,840 cases under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana during the last four months, with claim payments amounting to ₹1.31 crore. Doctors said acute febrile illness is a broad condition marked by sudden fever and may stem from viral, bacterial or parasitic infections. The data also recorded 1,396 cases of enteric fever with claims worth ₹30.47 lakh. Pneumonia accounted for 377 cases and claims of ₹11.06 lakh, while acute bronchitis registered 326 cases costing ₹9.24 lakh. Diseases commonly associated with the monsoon remained comparatively limited in the dataset. Dengue recorded 12 cases with claims worth ₹40,880, while malaria and chikungunya registered three and six cases respectively. Heat stroke was reported in four cases. Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital, Patiala, Dr Vikas Goyal said the trend …

Congress’s ‘acute acronym-itis’ dig at PM Modi amid G RAM G Bill row

Congress’s ‘acute acronym-itis’ dig at PM Modi amid G RAM G Bill row

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Updated on: Dec 19, 2025 01:25 pm IST The VB-G RAM G Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote, hours after the Lok Sabha cleared it on Thursday, amid strong protests by the opposition A day after Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill that seeks to replace the 20-year-old MGNREGA, the Congress on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is suffering from a “case of acute acronym-itis”. “The PM is suffering from a case of acute acronym-itis,” Jairam Ramesh said in his post accompanying the cartoon.(PTI) Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh, posted on X a cartoon representation on X which read: “All new A.C.R.O.N.Y.M MANTRALAYA – Administrative Commission for Renaming Old Schemes — New Yet Meaningless”. “The PM is suffering from a case of acute acronym-itis,” Ramesh said in his post accompanying the cartoon. Also read: Rahul Gandhi calls G Ram G Bill ‘anti-village’, says it was ‘bulldozed’ through Parliament His dig came a day after the passage of two bills in …

Yashasvi Jaiswal taken to hospital due to acute gastroenteritis; asked to take medications and rest | Cricket News

Yashasvi Jaiswal taken to hospital due to acute gastroenteritis; asked to take medications and rest | Cricket News

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Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal had to be taken to a hospital after suffering from stomach cramps during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy game between Mumbai and Rajasthan in Pune. It is learnt that the cramps intensified post the game, which is why he was rushed to the Aditya Birla Hospital where he was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. He was given an IV medication and diagnosed using an ultrasound and a CT scan. Jaiswal, it is learnt, has been advised by the doctors to follow medications and rest. The young left-hander has a good few weeks with the bat, both for the Mumbai team and the Indian national team. In a recent game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while playing for Mumbai, he smashed a 48-ball century to help the Mumbai team to a four-wicket victory over the Haryana team in a high-scoring Super League B game in Pune. That knock from Jaiswal, in which he scored 101 off 50 balls, had helped Mumbai chase down Haryana’s 235-run target in just 17.3 overs. At the …

Antioxidant-rich diet lowered risk of acute respiratory infection and anaemia associated with air pollution in children: Study  

Antioxidant-rich diet lowered risk of acute respiratory infection and anaemia associated with air pollution in children: Study  

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A new study has highlighted the importance of an antioxidant-rich balanced diet for neutralising adverse health effects of air pollution exposure to some extent in Indian children under five. The study was published in Frontiers in Public Health on May 9. Exposure to air pollution (particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less -PM2.5) can result in acute respiratory illness (ARI) and anaemia in children. A team of researchers from St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru,  IIT Delhi and Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research, New Delhi, investigated if antioxidant nutrient intakes could mitigate the impact of PM2.5 on child health outcomes in India. The researchers studied 2,08,782 children with valid ARI and 1,97,289 children with valid hemoglobin measurements. The prevalence of ARI and anaemia were 2.8% and 57.6% respectively. Acute respiratory infections and anaemia are major contributors to childhood morbidity and mortality globally. Children are highly susceptible to these conditions due to their developing immune systems and higher metabolic needs.  Ambient and household air pollution Anura Kurpad, Professor of Physiology and Nutrition …

Acute shortage of iron-folic acid supplements hits Pune’s health programme

Acute shortage of iron-folic acid supplements hits Pune’s health programme

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The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has been grappling with an acute shortage of Prophylactic Iron Folic Acid (IFA) supplements for the past five months, disrupting the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) programme, and leaving thousands of beneficiaries without essential medication. The shortage has affected young children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, and women of reproductive age, raising concerns among health officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC) The shortage has affected young children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, and women of reproductive age, raising concerns among health officials. During a video conference on Friday, the public health department instructed PMC to procure IFA supplements locally until the state government supplies arrive. A senior PMC health official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the crisis. “We currently have a limited stock of IFA Blue, which is given to beneficiaries aged 10 to 19 years. This stock is inadequate and will last only a couple of months. For all other age groups, there has been no supply for the past five months,” the official said. Health experts have warned that the continued …

Matthew Perry Died Of “Acute Effects Of Ketamine”: Medical Examiner

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Actor Matthew Perry died as a result of “the acute effects of ketamine”, the medical report said. Los Angeles: “Friends” actor Matthew Perry died from an accidental ketamine overdose, medical examiners said Friday, concluding their investigation into the death of the beloved but troubled TV star. Perry, who played Chandler Bing on the hit TV sitcom from 1994-2004, died at the age of 54, having been found unconscious in a swimming pool at his house in Los Angeles in October. He had struggled for decades with addiction to drugs, including ketamine, and related serious health issues, but had reportedly been clean for 19 months prior to his passing. “Matthew Perry’s cause of death is determined to be from the acute effects of ketamine,” the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office said in a statement. “Contributory factors in his death include drowning, coronary artery disease and buprenorphine effects. The manner of death is accident. “ Ketamine is illegally used as a recreational drug for its numbing and hallucinogenic effects. The drug can also be used by …