Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) The West Bengal government Tuesday decided to open more swine flu testing centres at the city's School of Tropical Medicine and the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital in Darjeeling district.
The decision was taken at a high level meeting presided over by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the state secretariat "Nabanna" of neighbouring Howrah town.
The meeting, held a day after the state government show caused four private hospitals for discharging swine flu patients without treatment, noted that all hospitals - private facilities included - have been made aware of the protocols in line with WHO guidelines for treating the disease.
"More testing centres will be opened in the North Bengal Medical College and the School of Tropical Medicine," a press statement said.
So far, swine flu has claimed five lives this month, while the total number of people afflicted with the H1N1 virus has shot up to 80.
The meeting also took note of the status of vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue and Japanese encephalitis.
Since pigs are the amplifying host for the virus causing Japanese encephalitis, it wasA decided that a drive would be organised to remove pigs from the city areas of Kolkata, Howrah and Salt lake and other municipal areas," the statement said.
Over 200 people had perished due to Japanese encephalitis in the northern West Bengal districts last year.
Team India Returns: Team India returned as champions; meeting with PM Modi at 11 am, a victory parade in Mumbai in the evening.
After winning the T20 World Cup, the Indian team has finally reached India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had arranged a special flight for the world champion team to bring Rohit
Abhishek Bachchan: National Award-winning actress said- Abhishek did the best role, know who this artist is
The film I Want to Talk may not be doing well at the box office, but Abhishek's acting as an actor is being liked by Bollywood people and critics as well. Some time ago, director Imtiaz Ali described
Shah Rukh Khan and Y+: The Maharashtra government increased the security of 'Jawan' Shah Rukh, he was receiving death threats.
Shah Rukh Khan Gets Y+ Security: The year 2023 has been very good for Bollywood's King Shah Rukh Khan. His first film 'Pathan', released in January, created a stir at the box office. After this film,
Nawab Malik's retort on Fadnavis's statement said - don't wait for Diwali, explode the bomb that is to be exploded
The dispute between Nawab Malik and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is increasing in the Mumbai cruise drugs case. On Monday, Devendra Fadnavis had alleged that Nawab Malik has
Corona sampling increased in Haryana: took 6 thousand tests in 24 hours; the Oxygen plant was without electricity, RTPCR machine found missing in a mock drill
The government has increased the sampling amid the increasing threat of corona in Haryana. The number of samples in the state has increased from 4000 to 6000 in 24 hours. New cases are continuing to
World Cup 2023: These five players will play their last World Cup, three Indian names also included in the list
The ICC World Cup 2023 is going to start on October 5. Every team has geared up to make a splash on Indian soil. The performance of many players in the tournament is going to be under watch. At the
Aishwarya and Aaradhya's Punjabi look caught attention in Ambani's Ganpati Puja, Rekha also wreaked havoc at the age of 68
Mukesh Nita Ambani Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Every celebration held at Mukesh Ambani's house becomes the biggest highlight of the year. Now Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani's Ganesh Chaturthi celebration is
The most expensive villa of Dubai is now Ambani: 70 meters private beach is attached to the house, even Antilia in Mumbai is not so luxury
Mukesh Ambani has bought the most expensive villa in Dubai. According to media reports, he has spent Rs 640 crore on this. Here his younger son Anant Ambani will stay. This luxurious villa on Palm
Clarke bows out of ODIs with a legacy
Melbourne, March 29 (IANS) A responsible match-winning knock of 74 runs off 72 balls in the World Cup final on Sunday, guiding his team to a record-stretching fifth title triumph in cricket's
Corona in the country: 2.86 lakh new cases in 24 hours, 573 deaths; Covexin and Coveshield will be available in private hospitals for Rs 425, DCGI approves
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has given conditional market approval for Covishield and Covaxin. With the market approval, the cost of a single dose of the vaccine is Rs 275. 150 in which
