China’s health commission said a combination of pathogens is causing a surge in acute respiratory infections across the country, reiterating previous comments aimed at easing concerns a novel virus may be the source.Influenza is one of the main causes of the spike in cases, National Health Commission spokesman Mi Feng said at a press conference […]
Photo: Wechat account of the Beijing Municipal Education Commission Schools should not issue any mandatory requirements for student homework during illness, and should treat student health as priority, the Beijing Municipal Education Commission (BMEC) stated on Saturday, as the city entered a period of high incidence of respiratory infections and an increase in the number […]
The American Red Cross urges donors to give thanks and give back by making a plan to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks. A blood drive is scheduled 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, 800 N. Richards St., Spring Valley. This time of year is traditionally […]
Dr Gull Herzberg. Dr Gull Herzberg had been advocating for improved discharge summaries for decades when a “potentially devastating” experience involving his son further strengthened his resolve. A few months ago, the NSW mid-north coast GP’s 16-year-old son developed a post-operative MRSA infection which was initially overlooked due to a clerical error. × If this […]
Home News Centre Asks States To Review Hospital Preparedness Amid Spike In Respiratory Infections In China Centre has advised States/UTs to immediately review public health and hospital preparedness measures. All States/UTs to implement ‘Operational Guidelines for Revised Surveillance Strategy in the context of #COVID19’. China ministry seeks more fever clinics to combat respiratory illness surge […]
The Centre said it is closely monitoring the situation and stressed that there is no need for any alarm. New Delhi: Amid a spike in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China, the government has initiated a review of the preparedness measures to combat such illnesses. The Centre said it is closely monitoring the situation […]
Blook Bikes Mid West are celebrating 10 years serving the region. THEY don’t use flashing blue lights and they don’t look like they’re on a mission, but the volunteers with Blood Bikes Mid West have a very important task. They’re on a mission to transport vital medical supplies the fastest way possible on land. And […]
In a shocking discovery at a medical college in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur, a third-year MBBS student’s blood-soaked body was found on Sunday morning. The student has been identified as 24-year-old Sahil Saraswat. A security guard at the college discovered Saraswat’s body in the Rama Medical College basement at about 6:30 am, following which the police […]
BEIJING, Nov 26 (Reuters) – China’s health ministry on Sunday urged local authorities to increase the number of fever clinics as the country grapples with a surge in respiratory illnesses in its first full winter since easing COVID-19 restrictions. The spike become a global issue last week when the World Health Organization asked China for […]
Australian scientists have given a red blood cell the world’s tiniest moustache. The microscopic ‘mo’, measuring just 5 microns, was designed to raise awareness of the vital role blood donation plays in men’s health. The Mr Potato Head-style ‘tache was the idea of the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood organisation and in support of global men’s […]