Kerala

Why newborn screening is crucial after Kerala reports rare vaccine-derived polio case – Firstpost

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Why newborn screening is crucial after Kerala reports rare vaccine-derived polio case – Firstpost

With the recent case of a child in Kerala who died from Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) after contracting vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV), questions arise about the safety and management of polio vaccination, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. VDPV, which emerges from mutations in the oral polio vaccine (OPV) strain, poses unique challenges compared to wild poliovirus. The … Read more

Indian couple found dead at home in Saudi Arabia

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Indian couple found dead at home in Saudi Arabia

Sharath and Preeti (Photo: Manorama Online) A couple hailing from Kadakkal in Kollam were recently found dead in their house in Unaizah in the Al-Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. The deceased have been identified as 40-year-old Sharath and his wife 32-year-old Preethi. Sharath, who had been working as an electrician and plumber in Unayzah for a … Read more

How Nipah virus re-emerged for the sixth time in Kerala – Firstpost

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How Nipah virus re-emerged for the sixth time in Kerala – Firstpost

The Nipah virus has resurfaced in Kerala, tragically claiming the life of a 24-year-old student from the state’s Malappuram district on September 9th. This marks the sixth time since 2018 that Kerala has been staring at an outbreak of Nipah, coinciding with the vibrant Onam festival, which has now been overshadowed by growing fears of … Read more

What is this strain declared public health emergency by WHO? – Firstpost

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What is this strain declared public health emergency by WHO? – Firstpost

Mpox, which has been spreading at a rapid rate across the world, has finally landed on India’s shores with a 38-year-old man from Kerala being positively diagnosed with the virus’ Clade 1B on Monday. Prior to this, another person was found to have the infection in Delhi, with officials later confirming that he had been … Read more

Kerala govt suspends two IAS officers for violation of discipline

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Kerala govt suspends two IAS officers for violation of discipline

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Monday, November 11, suspended two IAS officers, K Gopalakrishnan and N Prasanth, for violation of discipline, reports said. While Gopalakrishnan was suspended for creating a religion-based WhatsApp group called “Mallu Hindu Officers”, action was taken against Prasanth for criticising a senior IAS officer on social media. In the controversial WhatsApp … Read more

Kerala confirms second mpox case, again a UAE return youth tests positive – Firstpost

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Kerala confirms second mpox case, again a UAE return youth tests positive – Firstpost

The 26-year-old youth, a native of Kerala’s Ernakulam district, who returned from the UAE on Friday tested positive for mpox. He is receiving treatment at a private hospital read more A second case of mpox has been reported in Kerala where a 26-year-old youth who recently returned from the UAE has tested positive.   As per … Read more

What are the new dos and dont’s issued by the Centre? – Firstpost

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What are the new dos and dont’s issued by the Centre? – Firstpost

The Union Health Ministry has rolled out new advisories to states and union territories, urging them to enforce strict infection prevention and control measures to stem the spread of mpox. This announcement comes in light of India confirming its second case of the deadly virus in Kerala, where a 26-year-old man, who had recently returned … Read more

Mumma mayo! Why has Telangana banned mayonnaise? – Firstpost

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Mumma mayo! Why has Telangana banned mayonnaise? – Firstpost

The Telangana government in response to recent health scares has placed an immediate ban on the production and sale of mayonnaise made from raw eggs. This urgent move comes on the heels of troubling reports from Hyderabad, where a spate of foodborne illnesses—including one death and several hospitalisations—were linked to contaminated mayonnaise used in popular … Read more

Bored of Modi, why mention him twice: Rahul Gandhi

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Bored of Modi, why mention him twice: Rahul Gandhi

Opposition leader in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said he did not wish to make a political speech taking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name as “we are all bored of him,” while addressing a campaign rally along with sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Gandhi, who spent his Sunday touring his former constituency, said at … Read more

Kerala school olymmpics: Suresh Gopi will not be invited to School Olympics, says Kerala Minister Sivankutty

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Kerala school olymmpics: Suresh Gopi will not be invited to School Olympics, says Kerala Minister Sivankutty

Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday said Union Minister Suresh Gopi will not be invited to the upcoming School Olympics, an ambitious state government initiative, “out of fear” that he may use objectionable remarks in front of children. Gopi recently courted controversy by allegedly making some objectionable remarks while urging the state government … Read more