Over 300 black fungus cases in Karnataka, medicines being supplied: Dr Sudhakar


From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network

Bengaluru, May 24: All district hospitals have been prepared for the treatment of Mucormycosis black fungus infection cases as there are more than 300 cases reported in the state, health and medical education minister Dr K Sudhakar said on Monday.

Speaking to the media, he said the primary investigation report has revealed more than 300 cases in the state. The centre has allocated 1,150 vials of Amphotericin B to the state and the government has already requested to provide 20,000 vials.


Dr Sudhakar (file photo)

"I have personally discussed with union pharmaceuticals minister D V Sadananda Gowda and he has promised to help,’’ he said.

Apart from district hospitals, all 17 government medical colleges have been prepared for the treatment of black fungus, he said.

Earlier, 200-300 people in a year suffered from this in the entire country. Now more than 300 people have been infected in Karnataka alone, which may be the reason for the shortage of medicine.

There is an increase in the manufacturing of medicine. As many as 1,150 vials of medicine have been received in the State and the government is expecting 1,000 vials more in a day or two, said the minister.

A committee has been constituted to find the cause of this infection. As per their report, contaminated water used in the humidifier, excessive use of steroids, unsterilized medical equipment, prolonged use of the same mask, tube, beds etc. are the primary source of this infection, he explained.

The report also suggests stopping building renovation work in Covid hospitals, not allowing outsiders into ICU wards and ensure hygiene in clinical facilities.

ENT check-up has to be carried out after recovering from Covid. On the third, seventh and 21st day check-up has to be carried out.

Payment has been made to Asha workers and other staff working in the health department. Revision of payment has to be discussed with the central government as ASHA workers come under National Health Mission (NHM).

"We have more than 10 lac quality PPE kit and the allegations against its quality are false,’’ the minister said.

 

 

  

Top Stories

Comment on this article


Leave a Comment

Title: Over 300 black fungus cases in Karnataka, medicines being supplied: Dr Sudhakar



You have 2000 characters left.

Disclaimer:

Please write your correct name and email address. Kindly do not post any personal, abusive, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent, discriminatory or unlawful or similar comments. Daijiworld.com will not be responsible for any defamatory message posted under this article.

Please note that sending false messages to insult, defame, intimidate, mislead or deceive people or to intentionally cause public disorder is punishable under law. It is obligatory on Daijiworld to provide the IP address and other details of senders of such comments, to the authority concerned upon request.

Hence, sending offensive comments using daijiworld will be purely at your own risk, and in no way will Daijiworld.com be held responsible.