Health Secretary raises alert over Covid-19 team vacancies, says Ministry under ‘acute stress’

Health Secretary raises alert over Covid-19 team vacancies, says Ministry under ‘acute stress’

Bhushan also sought timely action to fill the vacancies as well as those arising in the coming weeks. (File) The Union Health Ministry has raised alarm over nine senior-position vacancies in its Covid team putting the team under “acute stress”. In a letter to Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) Establishment Officer and Additional Secretary … Read more

Centre ask states to step up efforts against Serotype-II dengue cases; here how to keep your guard up

Centre ask states to step up efforts against Serotype-II dengue cases; here how to keep your guard up

11 states are reporting serotype – II dengue cases Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan recently highlighted the emerging challenge of Serotype-II dengue cases in 11 states associated with more cases and complication than other forms of diseases and urged states to take necessary measures for its prevention and control. Bhushan asked states to undertake steps … Read more

COVID-19 in Delhi: Highest single-day spike for any city; hospitals struggle to meet demand for beds

COVID-19 in Delhi: Highest single-day spike for any city; hospitals struggle to meet demand for beds

Delhi has been witnessing an exponential spike in Covid-19 cases in the last few weeks. (PTI Photo) Delhi has been witnessing an exponential spike in Covid-19 cases in the last few weeks. As the cold wave grapples the city, on Tuesday, the total number of cases shot to 6,725, the highest single-day rise in any … Read more