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Top news developments in Karnataka on November 1, 2023

Key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on November 1, 2023

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‘Government will continue to be firm against those dividing people on communal lines’: Dinesh Gundu Rao

State govt committed to uphold nation's solidarity, take affirmative action against groups trying to divide people on communal lines: Dinesh Gundu Rao. Congress works to bring people together, rivals rely on sentimental issues. Felicitated Syed Naseer Hussain, Rajya Sabha MP, Saleem Ahmed, MLCs, former ministers.

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Two new contraceptives launched in Karnataka

from the Health Department.Bengaluru Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao launched two new contraceptives, SubDermal Single Rod Implants and SC-MPA Injectable, at State Family Planning Summit. Pilot introduction in 40 districts of 10 states, including four from Karnataka, to ensure healthy birth spacing and reduce maternal/infant morbidity.

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Experts suggest level three trauma care centres to be a must at every city

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Whitefield, hosted the third Annual State-Level Emergency Medicine (EM) Conference - EM-Karnataka 2023 from September 21 to 24. The theme of the conference was RACE (Research, Advances, Critical thinking and Education). The conference included two days of pre-conference workshops, multiple thematic scientific…

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Health Minister visits Hanur villages; meets children suffering from rare skin disease

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao visited villages in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district where some children are suffering from a rare skin disease.

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Karnataka government hospitals will not face drug shortage after December, assures Health Minister

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Saturday said that the problem of drug shortage in government hospitals is being resolved and hospitals will have adequate stocks after December.

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Karnataka Government will resume distribution of free sanitary pads to school, college girls from October 2023, says Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Separately, government launched a pilot project for distribution of menstrual cups to students in in Dakshina Kannada and Chamarajanagar districts. It is part of the government’s initiative on improving reproductive health by maintaining menstrual hygiene. At the same time, menstrual cups will contribute to reducing environmental pollution.

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TNCC functionaries enthused by Dinesh Gundu Rao’s hint about State leadership

TNCC enthused as Dinesh Gundu Rao hints at K.S. Alagiri leading in 2024 LS polls. I.N.D.I.A. bloc strong in TN; Congress-DMK alliance swept 2019 LS polls. Speculation of K. Selvaperunthagai replacing Alagiri quickly died down after delegation met AICC president.

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‘We have fulfilled the promises made to the people of the State in our party manifesto’

Dinesh Gundu Rao, Health and Family Welfare Minister, said BJP leaders unable to digest Congress' five free guarantees. These schemes have helped eliminate corruption and benefit the poor. Congress has fulfilled its manifesto promises. Rao accused BJP MPs and former CM of failing to take delegation to Centre for river…

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Three-day national conference on Clinical Psychology begins at NIMHANS

NIMHANS: NIMHANS hosts 3-day Clinical Psychology conf. to discuss challenges, opps. in Mental Health. State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao launches “CPSI – Psycho Legal Aid Cell” & releases books, posters on Internet addiction. NIMHANS Director Partima Murthy traces journey of Clinical Psychology in India. Jamuna Rajeswaran stresses need for…

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Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao lauds Mohalla Clinic, later calls it ‘overhyped’

Karnataka Health Minister visits Mohalla Clinic, praises it, then calls it "overhyped" after receiving a phone call. AAP responds by saying he should visit a Namma Clinic in his constituency to assess quality of healthcare services. BJP says Opposition alliance seems to be breaking before even being formed.

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Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao says mohalla clinics of Delhi are ‘overhyped’

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao visited an Aam Aadmi Mohalla clinic in New Delhi and later put out a message on X (formerly twitter) that he had come back feeling “disappointed.”

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Karnataka: Staff of 122 State-run dialysis centres call off strike

The protesting staff of 122 State-run dialysis centres called off their strike on Thursday following an assurance by Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao that their arrears and other incentives will be cleared within a month.

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Mangaluru Smart City projects are lagging, says Dinesh Gundu Rao

Minister in-charge of Dakshina Kannada Dinesh Gundu Rao said here on Tuesday that Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) is lagging in implementing the projects taken up under the Smart City Mission, especially pertaining to waterfront development

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Probe into misappropriation of funds for COVID-19 soon: Minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that a comprehensive probe into fund misappropriation during the pandemic will be taken up soon.

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Nearly 45% of sanctioned posts lying vacant in Health Department

Nearly 45% (31,146) of the total 69.811 sanctioned posts in the State Health and Family Welfare Department are lying vacant. Of the vacant posts, 9,560 have been outsourced, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao informed the Legislative Council on Monday. Action is being initiated to fill the vacancies, he said.

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Detection of sickle cell anemia will be intensified in Karnataka: Health Minister

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Saturday said the Health Department, which is already running a scheme to screen and detect sickle cell anemia cases, will further intensify the programme.

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Government will enroll doctors at IIMB: Dinesh Gundu Rao

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao on Saturday said that the government will enroll some senior doctors and healthcare professionals to take up the Hospital Management programme at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB).

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Mysuru’s Tele-ICU hub model can be replicated in State: Minister

Impressed over the functioning and use of Tele-ICU hub facility that is managed in the State-run K.R. Hospital in Mysuru, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday said the model of providing clinical support to remote areas can be replicated in the State.

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Five years on, Hunsur taluk hospital building still not ready

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the non-completion of the new building of the taluk Hospital in Hunsur in Mysuru district even after spending crores of rupees.

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Private practice by govt. doctors may be reconsidered: Minister

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday said the State government may reconsider consent given to doctors working on contract basis in government hospitals and PHCs for private consultations.

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Yoga camps will be held through schools across Karnataka to promote good health: Minister

To promote health and well-being among students, the State government will give more encouragement to yoga in schools, said Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on June 11, 2023

Key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka on June 11, 2023

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Health Department to invite fresh tenders to operate ‘108’ ambulances, dialysis centres

Health and Family Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday instructed his department officials to cancel existing tenders and call for fresh ones for running ‘108’ ambulances and also work towards improving the condition of State-run dialysis centres across Karnataka.

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