Mysore/Mysuru: District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy said that separate teams have been formed to tackle dengue fever in the district. He was speaking during a demonstration on destroying larvae to control dengue, at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Nachanahalli Palya here on May 16 (National Dengue Day). DHO Dr. Kumaraswamy stressed on…
Health Department mulls Rs. 50,000 cash prize for informers: DHO
December 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant development, Health and Family Welfare Department has decided to give a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 for those who provide inform related to persons and hospitals involved in killing female foetuses, said District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy. Speaking to SOM, DHO Dr. Kumaraswamy said: “The Department will take several…
‘No pneumonia cases reported in Mysuru district’
November 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: There are no cases of pneumonia reported in Mysuru district but still preventive measures are being taken up, said District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy. Following outbreak of pneumonia in China, the Centre had instructed the Health Officers across the country to be on high alert. The District Health Officer said that there…
Madras Eye: High alert in Mysuru
August 2, 2023Over 50 students at a girls hostel infected Mysore/Mysuru: Madras Eye disease, also known as Conjunctivitis, is increasing in the State. According to District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy, no cases have been reported in Mysuru district, but still, it is necessary to take steps to prevent contracting the disease and the officials of…
Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy is new Mysuru DHO
July 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government on Monday transferred Mysuru District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. K.H. Prasad. He has been replaced by Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy, who was serving at Chitradurga. Dr. Prasad’s transfer comes just a couple of days after he was conferred the ‘Best District Health Officer’ award from the Government during the National Doctors Day…
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