Tag: Jharkhand Health News
Photo: AI generated representational imageAnti rabies vaccine shortage raises concerns across Jharkhand
The shortage of anti-rabies vaccines at Community Health Centers (CHCs), district hospitals and other government healthcare institutions across Jharkhand has raised concern among people bitten or scratched by stray animals. In several places, patients are being asked to arrange the vaccine from private pharmacies when government stocks are unavailable. The shortage is particularly concerning for…
Photo: TGCSix radiation centres to be developed in Jharkhand
Radiation centres will be developed at six locations and cancer day care services will be introduced at medical colleges and district hospitals. The decision was taken in a meeting held on Friday under the chairmanship of Ajay Kumar Singh, additional chief secretary, health, medical education and family welfare department. A detailed proposal will be prepared…
Photo: TGCNearly one in three women are underweight in Jharkhand
Nearly one in three women in Jharkhand is underweight, while around 16.9 per cent are overweight and metabolic risks. The figure was cited during a state-level consultation on pre-conception care organised by the health department in coordination with Child In Need Institute (CINI) on Wednesday. According to the recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023–24,…
Photo: TGCDistrict health officials directed to strengthen VBD surveillance
District health officials in Jharkhand have been directed to regularly review disease-related data, identify emerging trends, ensure early detection and timely testing and treatment of patients. The directions were issued on the eve of a two-day state-level Vector Borne Disease (VBD) orientation programme being organised on Wednesday. Shashi Prakash Jha, mission director, National Health Mission,…
