BJP Kerala's promo song terms BJP Government at Centre as Corrupt
Thiruvananthapuram : BJP Kerala's promotional song, released as part of the ongoing Kerala yatra by state president K Surendran, mistakenly referred to the BJP government at the centre as corrupt. The song, which called for defeating the "government at the centre that is known for corruption," was withdrawn after the error was noticed and it began circulating on social media.
The mistake occurred as the song used was reportedly prepared during the 2014 election campaign to target the UPA government. Following the incident, the state leadership sought an explanation from those responsible for the error.
In another incident, a poster for Surendran's yatra caused controversy as it mentioned that he would be having lunch with 'SC and ST leaders' on February 20. This led to criticism, with some alleging that the BJP's upper-caste mindset was reflected in the poster.
Responding to the criticism, Surendran stated that certain sections were unnecessarily creating controversy over the BJP's engagement with SC and ST communities.
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Centre launches national childhood diabetes screening, treatment framework
New Delhi (PTI): The Union Health Ministry on Sunday released a guidance document providing a framework for screening, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of childhood diabetes.
According to the ministry, the document, for the first time, establishes a structured and standardised national framework, positioning India among a select group of countries that have integrated childhood diabetes care into the public health system.
The "Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children" was released at the National Summit on Best Practices in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, concluded on May 1-2.
According to a statement by the ministry, the framework aims to ensure universal screening of all children from birth to 18 years through community and school-based platforms for early identification of diabetes.
Suspected cases will undergo immediate blood glucose testing and be referred to district-level health facilities for confirmatory diagnosis and treatment, it said.
A key feature of the initiative is the provision of a comprehensive free-of-cost care package at public health facilities, including screening, diagnostic services, lifelong insulin therapy, glucometers, test strips and regular follow-up care.
The initiative seeks to reduce the financial burden on families and ensure uninterrupted treatment for children diagnosed with diabetes.
The document also lays down an integrated continuum of care linking community-level screening with district hospital-based management and advanced care at medical colleges to ensure seamless follow-up and treatment.
To strengthen early detection, the guidance promotes the "4Ts" awareness framework -- Toilet, Thirsty, Tired and Thinner -- to help parents, teachers and caregivers recognise early warning signs of type 1 Diabetes.
Besides clinical protocols, the document focuses on family and caregiver empowerment through structured training on insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, emergency response and daily disease management.
The statement stated the initiative is expected to reduce mortality through early detection, prevent complications and improve the quality of life of affected children while strengthening the public health system's capacity to manage non-communicable diseases among children.
