Doctors and paramedics will be trained on COVID-19 management: K'taka Health Minister K Sudhakar
Bengaluru, Jul 16: Medical and paramedical staff in Karnataka will be trained on COVID-19 management, State Health and Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said on Friday.
Speaking at the inauguration of a training programme organised by the State Health Department for doctors in Bengaluru Urban District, Sudhakar said vaccine is being given to those aged above 18 years but experts have been of the opinion that the infection can also spread to those under 18.
He said treatment given to elders cannot be provided to children and hence pediatricians are being trained to handle COVID-19 among children.
Doctors in all districts will be imparted training on this.
"We are opening a special division for children care in every district hospital. We have provided necessary manpower for the purpose," Sudhakar said.
According to him, necessary measures have been taken as per the recommendations of the committee on the COVID-19 third wave management, headed by Dr Devi Prasad Shetty.
"Covid virus is transforming itself and even developed nations are struggling to deal with it.India has successfully tackled the first wave when compared to other nations. Infrastructure had been significantly ramped up before the second wave.Four thousand doctors have been appointed," Sudhakar said.
He stressed the need to be careful as Karnataka shares borders with Kerala and Maharashtra and stay alert to ensure that safety measures are in place since infections are still very much prevalent.
The minister congratulated the Bengaluru medical team as it is leading in the vaccination drive.
Speaking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video conference with Chief Ministers on Friday, he said Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has requested the Centre to supply five lakh doses of vaccines everyday.
"We have targeted to vaccinate 1.5 crore people in one month. Already 2.4 crore people have been vaccinated so far. We are expecting more vaccines this month," he said.
"The Prime Minister has urged us to be more cautious and has instructed the states to follow micro containment zone policy and increase vaccine coverage," the minister said.
According to him, the Centre has already provided Rs 23,000 crore for ramping up health infrastructure.
Inaugurated the training session organised by State Health & Family Welfare Department and District Administration for doctors in Bengaluru Urban district. The program will train doctors in treatment and clinical management of children ahead of possible third wave.@PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/lrUh8vnvEL
— Dr Sudhakar K (@mla_sudhakar) July 16, 2021
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
