Imphal: With the confirmation of three positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the active cases in Manipur have risen to five. The Directorate of Health Services reported that on Friday 15 samples were tested; 1 from Imphal East, 13 from Imphal West, and 1 from Tamenglong. Three were tested positive — one from Imphal East…
Imphal: Joint teams of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles (AR) conducted a medical camp at relief centres in Porompat, located in Imphal East, on Saturday. Medical assistance was provided to both internally displaced persons and flood-affected residents of Porompat and nearby areas. ‘The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have treated over 2,000 flood-affected people in…
Imphal: Members of All Manipur Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) called on Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan, here on Thursday. The members apprised the Governor of various grievances that they have been facing, especially their honorarium and requested him to look into it. The Governor acknowledged their concerns and assured them of all…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently working as DFO/Chandel Email: nmunall@yahoo.in May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, observed since 1987. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products,” carries immense significance to the modern world to fight against tobacco from children, youths and future generations. The tobacco industry…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently working as DFO/Chandel Email: nmunall@yahoo.in World Malaria Day is observed on April 25 since 2008 to bring global attention to an end to malaria and encourage action to reduce suffering and death from the disease. Through its 2025 theme, “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” WHO emphasizes the…
Imphal: Manipur State AIDS Control Society project director Haobam Rosita launched an ART Centre at Shija Hospitals and Research Institute, Langol on Wednesday. With the opening of this centre, there are 13 ART Centres in the state (including one run by MSF), said a press statement. Dr. Palin Khundongbam, chairman cum managing director, Shija Hospitals…
Imphal: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) disease is a respiratory illness which was discovered in 2001, it is not a new virus or an imminent pandemic threat; seasonal surges are typical, said Manipur Health directorate on Wednesday. No cases has been reported in Manipur till date. Mock drill for preparedness of health facilities to meet any outbreak/unusual…
Imphal: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, said PIB on Monday. Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of ICMR’s ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses across the country. It is emphasized that HMPV is already in circulation…
Imphal: Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh has expressed ‘Heartfelt gratitude’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health minister JP Nadda, and DoNER minister JM Scindia for sanctioning a sum of Rs 10,466.11 lakh (104.66 crore) to the Manipur government for the improvement of healthcare facilities in the state’s hill districts. The DoNER ministry on Wednesday…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, email-nmunall@yahoo.in Car Free Day is observed worldwide on 22 September. Greenhouse gas emissions, toxic air pollution, traffic congestion, noise and rise of accidental deaths: these are just some of the negative impacts associated with cars. This day also called ‘carpooling’ or ‘car-lite’ encourages walking, using bicycles, buses, trains, carpools released…
