Vaccination only against scheduled appointment at major Govt. Hospitals and Medical Colleges Bengaluru: Covid vaccination will be done to citizens in the age group of 18 to 44 years at all major Government Hospitals and Medical Colleges from tomorrow, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. Speaking to mediapersons here this morning, he…
Private Hospitals to reserve 6,034 beds for Covid-19 patients: Health Minister
May 8, 2021Bengaluru: Minister for Health and Medical Education Dr. K. Sudhakar on Thursday said that Private Medical College Hospitals have reserved 6,034 beds for Covid-19 patients, and 1,135 more beds will be available shortly across the State. Addressing a meeting with Private Medical College Hospitals here, he said except mother and child care hospitals and non…
Govt. puts cap on CT-scan, digital X-ray fees
May 8, 2021Bengaluru: Since CT-scan or X-ray is becoming increasingly necessary to detect Covid-19 infection, the State Government has decided to cap the price of CT-scan and X-ray in Private Hospitals and Labs at Rs.1,500 and Rs. 250 respectively, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. “We have received complaints that some hospitals and labs…
Ballari to supply 7 KL oxygen to Mandya District: Health Minister
May 6, 2021Mandya: Steps have been taken to supply 7 KL of oxygen to district from Ballari in view of shortage of oxygen in Mandya, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. Talking to reporters after the review meeting of COVID-19 situation in the district on Monday night, he directed officers to take necessary steps…
Karnataka crosses one crore vaccinations against Covid-19
May 6, 2021Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Health and Medical Education Dr. K. Sudhakar on Wednesday said that the State has crossed one crore inoculations. In a tweet, he said the State has received 1,05,49,970 doses from the Centre and State Government has procured 3 lakh doses. Vaccine is our biggest weapon to defeat pandemic and the Government…
Wails pierce walls of Chamarajanagar Hospital
May 4, 2021Chamarajanagar: The death of 24 COVID patients in Chamarajanagar District Hospital within 24 hours due to oxygen shortage has sent shock-waves among the relatives of patients who are yet to come to terms with the tragedy. While a host of VIPs are visiting Chamarajanagar and at a time when Government authorities and political leaders are…
Did not have info on oxygen shortage: MP
May 4, 2021Sreenivasa Prasad visits Chamarajanagar; appeals leaders not to politicise tragedy Mysore/Mysuru: Terming the death of 24 patients allegedly due to shortage of oxygen at Chamarajanagar District Hospital as most unfortunate, Chamarajanagar MP V. Sreenivasa Prasad has urged the Government to announce a fair compensation for the bereaved families. Speaking to presspersons at his Jayalakshmipuram residence…
Corona patients must not take Remdesivir injection without doctor’s instruction
April 29, 2021Bengaluru: Preparation was going on to give guidance to all COVID-19 patients through Apthamitra Helpline, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. Talking to reporters here yesterday, he said people who tested positive in RT-PCR would be informed by Apthamitra Helpline within 3-4 hours. The medical background experts and degree holders would also…
Govt. approves Rs.25 crore to buy Remdesivir injection
April 27, 2021Patients with mild symptoms don’t require hospitalisation: Health Minister Bengaluru: All Corona positive patients do not require hospitalisation as people with mild symptoms can take treatment at home, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. Talking to reporters here yesterday, he said for those under home quarantine, they will get call from the…
Union Minister reviews COVID situation in Karnataka
April 26, 2021D.V. Sadananda Gowda holds high-level meeting at Vidhana Soudha Bengaluru: The Union Government is ready to help the State Government to extend all help like medicines, vaccines and oxygen to fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, said Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertiliser D.V. Sadananda Gowda. He was presiding over a high-level meeting held in Vidhana…
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