Tag: Ranchi Sadar Hospital
Photo: TGCSnakebite cases more than quadruple in state in five years
Jharkhand has recorded 4,623 snakebite cases and 12 deaths till August 2026. The cases have increased sharply over the past five years. Cases of 2026 have already surpassed the 4,078 total number of snakebite cases recorded in the state during 2025. The rising number of cases highlights the continuing public health challenges posed by snakebite…
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: AI imageDoor-to-door dengue surveillance begins
The Ranchi Sadar Hospital administration has launched a week-long dengue surveillance and awareness campaign across all wards of the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) to prevent the spread of dengue and other vector-borne diseases. As part of the drive, health department teams began door-to-door visits on Monday to identify suspected dengue cases, collect information on residents…
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