Monkeys death continues in Shivamogga: Locals in panic
Doctor afflicted with KFD admitted to hospital
Shivamogga, Jan 24: It seems the panic created by the Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) in the Malnad region is not dying down as the death of monkeys continued today also. Out of seven taluks in the district, six taluks except Shivamogga affected with the KFD. Two more caracas's of monkeys were found in Hosanagara taluk, while the samples of another two monkeys were tested positive with KFD virus and in thirthahalli taluk, a government doctor afflicted with KFD virus was admitted to a hospital.
Hosanagar report
Caracas's of monkeys were also found in Gudodi in Vijapura village in Maruthipura grama Panchayat limits and Aralikoppa village in M. Guddekoppa grama Panchayat limits in the taluk. Veterinary Doctors and health department staff have been visiting the villages and enquired. After the postmortem, the caracas's of monkeys were burnt, sources said.
So far, 48 monkeys died in the taluk, but the KFD virus found in only three monkeys. Anti-KFD vaccination was administered in three gram Panchayat limits, health department sources said.
Bhadravathi report
People in Bhadravathi taluk are also fearing of affecting with the KFD virus. KFD virus found in the caracas's traced in Sanklipura, Dodderi and Belligeri villages and this has left the locals with sleepless nights. Meanwhile, the blood samples of three patients who got treatment for fever in Sanklipura were sent to lab test.
As KFD virus found in the caracas's, taluk health department officials held a meeting to discuss on precautionary measures to be taken.
Thirthahalli report
A doctor trying to treat the KFD patients was afflicted with KFD virus. Dr. Ramesh of Mandagadde primary health center was admitted to Manipal hospital for treatment.
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300 students get free sanitary pads at menstrual health awareness programme in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Around 300 students from government colleges and schools in Kavoor were given free sanitary pads during an awareness programme on menstrual health and hygiene held on Saturday.
The programme was organised by the Women Research Centre and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at the Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kavoor. The students hailed from Government First Grade college (GFGC), PU government college and high school, Deccan Herald reported.
Prameela Rao of Women Research Centre reportedly said, such awareness programme on menstrual health and free distribution of pads will be organised once in two months throughout the year. The entire cost of organising the awareness programmes and free distribution of pads had been sponsored by US based couple, Vinay Kumar and Dr Sowmya Rao, and a non-government organisation ‘Code Crimson'."
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Joint Director of the Department of Collegiate Education, Kavitha K R, who inaugurated the programme reportedly said, such initiatives should inspire students to give back to society in the future. As per the report, she highlighted the need for more women role models and encouraged students to break taboos surrounding menstruation.
According to the report, GFGC Principal Dr Geetha M L urged students to use biodegradable sanitary pads. Doctors Ankita Sarkar and Anuja Sarkar from Code Crimson addressed students on menstrual myths, hygiene practices, the importance of regular pad changes and safe disposal methods.
The speakers stressed that menstruation is a natural process and encouraged students to seek correct information without hesitation.
