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…
Imphal: A week long “Free Children Heart Operation Camp” will be organised by UK based Healing Little Hearts (HLHs), Heart Team of SKY Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., Imphal and Manipur Heart Foundation, Imphal at SKY Hospital, RIMS Road in October (6 to 12). Sky Hospital and Research Institute Private Limited chairman Dr Shyamkishore…
Imphal: A total number of 81 Dengue cases have been confirmed out of which 29 cases belonged to Imphal West, 20 to Imphal East, 13 to Thoubal, nine to Bishnupur, three to Chandel, one to Ukhrul, five to Kakching and one case to Kangpokpi. This was said by Health and Family Welfare and IPR minister…
Imphal: Directorate of Health services has directed all the chief medical officers (CMOs) not to leave their respective stations and ensure continuity of health care service in the public health facilities. The directorate, in its office memorandum issued on Tuesday signed by director, health services, Manipur, Dr. O.Sanahanbi Devi mentioned that the initiatives was taken…
Imphal: Covid-19 strikes back in Manipur with one positive patient admitted at the Covid Ward (Old ATC) of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal. As an emergency measure, the Junior Residents who are on emergency duty in the ATC will cover the patients for any emergency treatment requirements and the concerned unit doctors…
Imphal: Sky Hospital, Imphal has introduced Cardiac Arrhythmia Clinic which would help prevent people from sudden cardiac arrest or death. Cardiac arrhythmia is a common cause of death and disability all across the world. It is an electrical abnormality of the heart. Some such arrhythmia (palpitation) can occur in normal looking person. It may be…
Imphal: Manipur Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh on Wednesday inaugurated the State Newborn Resource Centre, JNIMS (Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences) and launched the SAANS (Social Awareness and Action to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully) Campaign 2023-24 at JNIMS, Imphal. Pneumonia is a common, preventable, treatable disease if precautionary steps are taken…
