Chennai: The government will hold at least 1,000 free health camps across the state on Sundays starting October 29 to screen people for common ailments during monsoon, said health minister Ma Subramanian on Saturday.
The camps will screen people for chikungunya, dengue, malaria, cholera and typhoid seen during the rainy season, he told reporters. “We are told there will be heavy rain on Sunday and Monday.We have ensured hospitals don’t flood,” he said. The state has stocked adequatemedicine and beds for patients who may fall ill during the monsoon. At least 10,000 camps will be conducted by the year-end, he added. The screening would help them initiate early treatment and prevent complications and death, said director of public health Dr T S Selva Vinayagam. “Besides it will also alert local and civic authorities about issues in a particular locality. They will be able to carry out contingency measures to prevent outbreaks,” he said. tnn
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The camps will screen people for chikungunya, dengue, malaria, cholera and typhoid seen during the rainy season, he told reporters. “We are told there will be heavy rain on Sunday and Monday.We have ensured hospitals don’t flood,” he said. The state has stocked adequatemedicine and beds for patients who may fall ill during the monsoon. At least 10,000 camps will be conducted by the year-end, he added. The screening would help them initiate early treatment and prevent complications and death, said director of public health Dr T S Selva Vinayagam. “Besides it will also alert local and civic authorities about issues in a particular locality. They will be able to carry out contingency measures to prevent outbreaks,” he said. tnn
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1,000 free health camps to be held in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu government plans to hold 1,000 free health camps in the state on Sundays starting October 29. These camps aim to screen people for common ailments during the monsoon season, such as mosquito-borne diseases like chikungunya, dengue, and malaria, as well as water-borne diseases like cholera and typhoid. The state has prepared with sufficient medicine and beds for potential patients. The screenings will help with early treatment, prevent complications and deaths, and alert local authorities about issues in specific areas. The camp scheduled for November 11 will be held on a Saturday due to Diwali falling on November 12.
The Tamil Nadu government plans to hold 1,000 free health camps in the state on Sundays starting October 29. These camps aim to screen people for common ailments during the monsoon season, such as mosquito-borne diseases like chikungunya, dengue, and malaria, as well as water-borne diseases like cholera and typhoid. The state has prepared with sufficient medicine and beds for potential patients. The screenings will help with early treatment, prevent complications and deaths, and alert local authorities about issues in specific areas. The camp scheduled for November 11 will be held on a Saturday due to Diwali falling on November 12.
Its official: Beach volleyball players told to end camp
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided not to include volleyball and beach volleyball in the upcoming National Games in Goa due to the risk of possible litigation. The decision comes as the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) has been suspended since December 2019 and has two factions vying for control. The absence of a basis to determine the participating teams and the lack of time to organize fresh national championships were also factors in the decision. Goan players, who have been training for months, will now miss out on the opportunity to compete.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided not to include volleyball and beach volleyball in the upcoming National Games in Goa due to the risk of possible litigation. The decision comes as the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) has been suspended since December 2019 and has two factions vying for control. The absence of a basis to determine the participating teams and the lack of time to organize fresh national championships were also factors in the decision. Goan players, who have been training for months, will now miss out on the opportunity to compete.
Its official: Beach volleyball players told to end camp
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided not to include volleyball and beach volleyball in the upcoming National Games in Goa, citing potential litigation risks. Despite efforts to include beach volleyball, the decision was made to ensure the smooth transition of a newly-elected federation committee. The Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) has been suspended since 2019 due to internal disputes, making it difficult to determine the participating teams. The exclusion of volleyball is a disappointment for Goan players who have been training for months, and it also hampers their chances of winning medals.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided not to include volleyball and beach volleyball in the upcoming National Games in Goa, citing potential litigation risks. Despite efforts to include beach volleyball, the decision was made to ensure the smooth transition of a newly-elected federation committee. The Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) has been suspended since 2019 due to internal disputes, making it difficult to determine the participating teams. The exclusion of volleyball is a disappointment for Goan players who have been training for months, and it also hampers their chances of winning medals.
