Basic amenities missing in Namma Clinics, hampering access to healthcare for daily wage workers Lack of basic amenities like water and limited operational hours of Namma Clinics, hinders access to healthcare facilities in the state. Namma Clinics are a state-driven initiative aimed at providing accessible and affordable healthcare services to marginalized communities. Raju, a daily […]
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Experts say, polluted water and poor drainage system in Devadurga taluk are to blame for the skin ailments that the locals are experiencing. Skin allergies such as measles, ringworm, rashes, and eczema are on a rise among people of Devadurga, as a result of humid weather and contaminated water according to Dr. Gangadhar, physician from […]
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While not taking Oral Rehydration Salts at the correct time can cause electrolyte imbalance, doctors say taking them unnecessarily can also cause the same. Diksha takes Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) solution twice a day during the hot summer days. Once while going to college, and another while coming back. She says she likes the taste […]
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FSSAI is extensively collecting samples from eateries in the city to ensure hygiene standards. Severe heat. Water crisis. Cholera outbreak. The city is experiencing it all. The recent cholera outbreak in the city amidst the ongoing summer and water crisis has called for improved hygiene standards in eateries. An official from the FSSAI said that […]
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Research shows that cycling, despite being a sustainable mode of transport,has become vulnerable to climate variations. Cyclists in the city struggle due to climate change. Rising temperatures have resulted in cyclists being susceptible to heat and pollution, compared to those using other modes of transport. Daily commuters using bicycles are concerned about their health as […]
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Temperatures are not likely to fall, either. Bengaluru will continue to have dry days in the rest of April, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. A spokesperson from IMD said that last weekend’s rainfall was scattered, and areas near Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) did not witness any rainfall. “The last widespread rain that the city experienced […]
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Bangalore University (BU) students are not aware of an incinerator in their hostels, dispose of sanitary pads in regular waste. Bangalore: Sanitary pad vending machines are gathering dust and are covered with spider webs, while the incinerators have stopped working in Bangalore University ladies’ hostels. Inmates, however, are not aware of either the sanitary pad […]
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People need medical stores only in case of emergencies now, say pharmacy owners. Naresh Sharma needs to keep track of his medicines since he was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes about 10 years ago. The medication includes regular doses of insulin through injections, and he said it becomes hard to keep stock when he is working […]
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Due to the non- availability of female doctors in the Sindhanur Taluk General hospital, women have to spend more on treatment in private hospitals. Since morning Ratnamma had been waiting in a queue of patients, for her turn to get diagnosed by the gynaecologist. Although her turn had come, she asked the other patients in […]
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Traffic constables say that in recent months, there have been four to five people fainting or experiencing severe dehydration in almost all junctions due to intense heat. As temperatures soar, police officers find themselves challenged not only by the chaos of vehicles but also by the relentless heat. Wearing their crisp uniforms, they stand […]
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