Will undertake measures to prevent Black Fungus: Karnataka Health Minister
Hubli: Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Medical Education, Dr. K. Sudhakar said that measures to prevent the spread of Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) would be undertaken following the reports of the experts.
After visiting the KIMS Hospital at Hubli, the Minister addressed the media representatives.
“The Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) disease is increasingly spreading across the State. To understand the reason behind this a committee of Mycologists has been appointed by the government. The committee of experts has submitted the primary report. The humidifiers being used in the hospitals are supposed to use distilled water, instead of in various places tap water is being used. The fungus begins growing because of this. It has been observed that fungal growth has been found in the Cannula, medical equipment used in the I.C.U of hospitals. Before using this medical equipment from one patient to the next, they must be sanitized thoroughly. Otherwise, brand new fixtures must be used for patients, the committee of experts recommended.
Except for the element of colour, there is no other difference between the black fungus or the white fungus. Indiscriminate use of steroids increases the sugar levels in the body. As the patients in the I.C.U depend on the aided breathing for a long duration, their body’s immunity reduces considerably. Therefore the fungal disease infects them to a degree of severity. The country had begun to see reports of 40 to 50 cases of Black Fungus infections earlier. But recently, many states across the country are reporting an increase in the number of these fungal infections. According to current reports, there are 250 cases of black fungus infection in the state. All of the patients infected by this disease will be receiving free treatment. The country is producing 14,000 vials of the medicine required in the treatment of the black fungus disease. The Centre’s Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Sadananda Gowda has assured that the required quantity of these vials of medicine will be provided to the state. Answering the questions of the media representatives, the Minister said that all the Medical, Semi-medical, and group D workers would receive Emergency case allowances, he informed.
In this regard, he inquired whether the COVID treatment methodology, arrangements that have been undertaken in the facility are in line with the government’s directive in the KIMS hospital. He informed the KIMS Head to appropriately maintain the roster of doctors and medical staff serving in the facility. Afterward, he conducted a meeting with the KIMS Medical officers.
MLA Aravind Bellad, DC Nithesh Paatil, KIMS Director Ramalingappa Antarataani, Zilla Panchayat CEO Dr. B . Susheela, KIMS Administrative Officer Rajashri Jainapuru, Medical Superintendent Dr. Arunakumar were present among others.
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Sculptor Ram Sutar, designer of Statue of Unity, passes away
New Delhi (PTI): Noted sculptor Ram Sutar, known for designing the world's tallest statue — Statue of Unity — in Gujarat, passed away late on Wednesday night at his Noida residence, his son said.
He was 100 and ailing with age-related illnesses.
"It is with profound grief that we inform you of the passing of my father Shri Ram Vanji Sutar on 17th December midnight at our residence," his son Anil Sutar said in a note shared with the press on Thursday.
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Born in a humble family in Gondur village under the Dhule district of present-day Maharashtra on February 19, 1925, Sutar is known to have been drawn to sculpting from his childhood.
A gold medallist from JJ School of Art and Architecture, Mumbai, Sutar, has to his credit a long list of achievements.
The iconic statues of Mahatma Gandhi seated in a meditating pose and of Chhatrapati Shivaji riding a horse on the Parliament premises rank among his finest creations.
The Statue of Unity honours Sardar Patel, country's first deputy prime minister and home minister.
Sutar was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016.
Recently, Sutar was conferred with the Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar, the state's highest award.
