Another outbreak? After Chikkamagaluru, 53-year-old woman tests +ve for 'Monkey Fever' in Shivamogga
Shivamogga: The return of the Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as 'monkey fever,' has been confirmed in Shivamogga district. A 53-year-old woman residing in Attisara village near Shedgar in Theerthahalli taluk tested positive for the disease during an RT-PCR test.
The affected woman is currently undergoing treatment at Theerthahalli Taluk Hospital, where doctors report that her health condition remains stable. Attisara village, located on the fringes of the forest in the taluk, had previously recorded cases of monkey fever during the earlier outbreak of the disease.
A recent case in Gunavanthe village of Koppa taluk in Chikkamagaluru district raised concerns. Initially, the patient tested negative during the first test but later tested positive, prompting health authorities to intensify monitoring efforts.
Following the recent confirmation in Attisara village, the Health Department officials are actively engaged in raising awareness among residents living in areas bordering the forest.
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Bommai turns down honorary doctorate, calls for rethink on awards to politicians
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has declined to accept an honorary doctorate from Haveri University, saying it is not appropriate to confer such honours on politicians or those engaged in self-motivated social service.
He said the love and trust of the people are the greatest honours in public life.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Syndicate members of Haveri University for deciding to confer an honorary doctorate on me,” Bommai, MP from Haveri, said in a statement issued on Sunday night.
“However, I have informed the Vice-Chancellor that I will not accept the honour. As I am engaged in public service, I do not seek any awards. I believe the love and trust of the people are the greatest honours. Therefore, I humbly reiterate that I will not accept the honorary doctorate,” he said.
Bommai said honorary doctorates should be awarded to individuals who have rendered distinguished and significant service in a particular field over a long period.
“It is my personal view that it is not appropriate to confer honorary doctorates on politicians or those engaged in social service out of self-motivation. I request that this matter be reconsidered,” he added.
Recently, Karnataka Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar proposed the constitution of an expert panel to regulate the awarding of honorary doctorates.
In a letter to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is also the Chancellor of public universities in the state, the minister highlighted the lack of standards in conferring such honours.
