Kozhikode has been dealing with the strain of multiple viral infections, and that has put an excess strain on the health care department and resources.
A huge fire broke out inside the casualty ward of Kozhikode Medical College Hospital around 8 pm on Friday. This prompted the evacuation of more than 200 people from the area.
An alert has been issued for leptospirosis, or rat fever in Kerala as the rising cases of the disease in the flood hit areas of Kozhikode breeds this rare bacterial infection.
A majority of the deaths have been reported from Kozhikode, while the others are in the nearby Malappuram district.
On Wednesday, the team held meetings with the District Collector, Kozhikode and discussed streamlining the reporting mechanism and strengthening inter-sectoral coordination. A draft reporting format was prepared and shared with experts for cases, suspects and contacts.
Kozhikode has been dealing with the strain of multiple viral infections, and that has put an excess strain on the health care department and resources.
A huge fire broke out inside the casualty ward of Kozhikode Medical College Hospital around 8 pm on Friday. This prompted the evacuation of more than 200 people from the area.
An alert has been issued for leptospirosis, or rat fever in Kerala as the rising cases of the disease in the flood hit areas of Kozhikode breeds this rare bacterial infection.
A majority of the deaths have been reported from Kozhikode, while the others are in the nearby Malappuram district.
On Wednesday, the team held meetings with the District Collector, Kozhikode and discussed streamlining the reporting mechanism and strengthening inter-sectoral coordination. A draft reporting format was prepared and shared with experts for cases, suspects and contacts.
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