U.S. official lauds State’s achievements in health sector
The Hindu
Graham Mayer, Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs, Embassy of United States of America in New Delhi, who met Health Minister Veena George here on Monday, has said that possibilities for co-operation in prevention of zoonotic diseases and geriatric care can be explored.
Graham Mayer, Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs, Embassy of United States of America in New Delhi, who met Health Minister Veena George here on Monday, has said that possibilities for co-operation in prevention of zoonotic diseases and geriatric care can be explored. A decision will be taken after further discussion in this regard. He lauded the State’s achievements in the health sector, highlighting the interventions of the State in prevention of epidemics.
Ms.George said that systematic interventions are being made in the health sector. As part of Ardram Mission, major development works have been taken up in hospitals. A special scheme has been formulated for women’s health. Kerala has the lowest maternal and child mortality rate in the country. Priority is given to the care and treatment of the elderly. The State has also set new standards in palliative care. For prevention of lifestyle diseases, Ardram ensured screening and treatment through lifestyle disease diagnosis campaign. A total of 1,000 yoga clubs have been started in the State with emphasis on disease prevention, she said.
The election authorities are gearing up for the counting of votes cast in the simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled to be held on June 4. The Collectors and Election Officers of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) districts said on May 23 (Thursday) that their teams were ready for the counting of votes.
Responding to the prolonged water scarcity, the residents of the area took to the streets in protest on Wednesday. The protest, which drew attention to their plight, stopped only after the intervention of the police. It was not until 1.30 p.m. that a 4000-litre tanker was finally delivered by BWSSB, providing relief to the water-starved residents.