Mysore/Mysuru: Under National Immunisation Programme to prevent cervical cancer, the Health and Family Welfare Department in the district is making preparations to administer free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to over 8,000 girl children in the age group of 14 to 15 years. The Medical Officers of Health and Family Welfare Department are provided pre-requisite training,…
Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of the State Government issuing a circular mandating that all Government and private hospitals maintain uninterrupted stocks of anti-rabies vaccines, equine rabies immunoglobulin and anti-snake venom, Mysuru District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy told Star of Mysore this morning that all hospitals across Mysuru district currently have adequate supplies. “Each…
Mysore/Mysuru: Reacting to the crisis, Mysuru District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy said that the State Government has approved a proposal to bring the 108 Arogya Kavacha ambulance service under the direct management of the Health Department, ending its dependence on private operators. A Government Order (GO) to this effect was issued on June…
341 cases from Jan-May 2024, only 18 cases this year Mysuru: Mysuru district has recorded a sharp decline in dengue cases this year, thanks to intensified precautionary measures and awareness drives by the Department of Health and Family Welfare. As of May 2025, only 18 positive cases have been reported, a dramatic drop from 341…
Mysuru: Allaying the fears of people, Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy, District Health Officer (DHO) of Mysuru, reassured the citizens that the current wave of COVID-19 is mild and there is no cause for panic. Speaking at a live phone-in programme organised by JSS Radio 91.2 FM Community Radio recently, Dr. Kumaraswamy addressed queries from the public…
Health Department urges caution; RT-PCR tests at K.R. Hospital from today Mysuru: With COVID-19 cases rising across the State, three individuals have tested positive in Mysuru district — two from K.R. Nagar and one from H.D. Kote. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy said, “A total of…
Mysuru: With temperatures soaring to 34°C to 35°C, District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy has urged people to take precautions against heat-related health issues. Dehydration poses a significant risk during summer, making it essential to drink plenty of boiled and cooled water. He also recommended homemade ORS, lemon juice, and buttermilk to maintain hydration….
Mysuru: National Girl Child Day was observed at the District Health Officer’s office in Nazarbad, Mysuru, recently. The event was jointly organised by District Administration, ZP and the Health and Family Welfare Department. During the celebration, District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy, along with Health Education Officer and office staff, held placards with the…
Mysuru: District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy said, it is essential to control the worms in the body to eradicate malnutrition and anaemia among children. He was speaking after kick-starting National Deworming Campaign organised at Maharaja’s High School, JLB Road in the city, by District Health and Family Welfare Society and District Health and…
Mysore/Mysuru: The dengue cases in the district are under control with only 19 active cases, said District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy, here yesterday. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Dr. Kumaraswamy said, a total of 4,726 blood samples had been tested for dengue from January this year, out of which 599 were tested positive…
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