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Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Aadhaar biometric update for kids aged 5 and 15 mandatory
Nandyal: District Collector G Raja Kumari has stated that children who cross the ages of 5 and 15 must mandatorily update their Aadhaar biometric details. Speaking at the District-Level Aadhaar Monitoring Committee (DLAMC) meeting held at the Collectorate's video conference hall on Tuesday, she informed that biometric updates for children at the age of 5 and 15 are free of cost. Officials including DLDO Shiva Reddy, GSWWS Coordinator Khader, representatives from the Aadhaar Regional Office, LDM Ravindra Kumar, DEO Janardhan Reddy, ICDS PD Leelavathi, and DMHO Venkataramana participated in the meeting. She stressed upon the importance of Aadhaar biometric updates for students, especially those preparing for board and competitive examinations like Class 10 and Intermediate. She instructed the DEO to spread awareness among students and parents about the mandatory update. Children who miss the free update window and are aged above 7 or 17 years will have to pay 100 for the biometric update. She also directed postal officials to ensure training for Aadhaar operations through SVR Engineering College and ordered the DMHO to ensure that temporary birth certificates are issued immediately upon discharge of newborns from hospitals. Furthermore, she instructed officials from the Women and Child Welfare Department and the Health Department to coordinate efforts and ensure data accuracy for children aged 0–5 years, and asked the LDM to ensure smooth functioning of Aadhaar centers acrossthe district.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Prakasam collector releases‘Stop Diarrhoea' campaign poster
Ongole: Prakasam district collector A Thameem Ansariya unveiled a wall poster related to the 'Stop Diarrhoea' campaign, which aims to raise awareness about diarrheal diseases and their prevention among children under five years of age, at the Spandana Hall in the Collectorate here on Monday. Speaking at the programme, the collector explained that diarrhoea is defined as loose, watery stools occurring three or more times in a single day among infants. She highlighted that children suffering from diarrheal diseases often experience symptoms including inability to breastfeed or reduced feeding, vomiting after every meal, frequent watery stools leading to dehydration, unconsciousness, and rapid breathing. She emphasised that diarrheal diseases can be prevented through several measures, including timely vaccination with rotavirus and measles vaccines for all children under five years, exclusive breastfeeding, providing supplementary nutritious food, administering Vitamin A syrup, and maintaining proper hand hygiene by washing hands with soap before meals and after using toilets. For children already affected by diarrhoea, the collector recommended the use of ORS solution and zinc tablets under medical supervision for children under five years of age as effective treatment measures. District Medical and Health Officer Dr Venkateswara Rao announced that all necessary medicines and saline for diarrhoea prevention are being made available at every urban and primary health centre. He mentioned the establishment of ORS and zinc corners at these facilities and directed that one ORS packet should be supplied to every household with children under five years. The DMHO instructed medical officers to conduct awareness camps on diarrhoea prevention in collaboration with all line departments within their health centre jurisdictions to prevent child mortality due to diarrheal diseases. He also mandated daily reporting of diarrhoea-related cases to the DIO email. The programme was attended by Joint Collector R Gopala Krishna, DRO Chinna Obulesu, Special Deputy Collectors Varakumar, Sridhar, Johnson, and other officials.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yoga should be an integral part of life: RDO
Kolimigundla: 'Yoga must become a continuous process in every individual's daily life,' stated Dhone Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) Narasimhulu. He inaugurated a large-scale yoga session organised as part of the Yogandhra initiative at the premises of the Belum Caves in Kolimigundla mandal on Friday. The session witnessed the participation of around 1,850 individuals. District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) Dr Venkataramana, District Tourism Officer Satyanarayana, Senior AYUSH Medical Officer Dr Yashodhara, along with several other district officials and staff, also took part in the event. Speaking on the occasion, RDO Narasimhulu stressed that yoga should be a regular and lifelong practice for every human being. He stated that the State Government, under the directions of the District Collector, has been implementing the prestigious yoga program at various sacred and tourist sites with the aim of promoting health among devotees and travelers. He noted that yoga demonstrations have already been conducted at renowned locations such as Srisailam and Mahanandi. In this continuation, the mass yoga event held at the Belum Caves with nearly 1,850 participants was particularly significant. He also highlighted that the Geological Survey of India has recognised the Belum Caves as a geo-heritage site of national importance. He further informed that nearly 8 lakh people have registered on the Yogandhra app in the district. RDO Narasimhulu expressed his gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of the event. Speaking at the event, DMHO Dr Venkataramana said that practicing yoga in such a serene environment was a delightful experience. He appealed to the public to incorporate yoga into their daily routine to preserve and enhance their health. As part of the Yogandhra protocol, AYUSH yoga trainers led participants through various asanas including Vrikshasana, Vakrasana, Setu Bandhasana, Tadasana, Uttanapadasana, Pavanamuktasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Shalabhasana, Ustrasana, Padahastasana, and Dandasana. Additionally, breathing exercises such as Kapalabhati, Anulom-Vilom, Sheetali, and Bhramari pranayama were conducted.
The Hindu
05-06-2025
- The Hindu
31,221 candidates to appear for Mega DSC exams in combined Nellore
As many as 31,221 candidates will appear for the Mega DSC exams to be held at eight centres in the combined Nellore district. District in-charge Collector K. Karthik held a review meeting on Thursday with officials on the arrangements for conducting the DSC exams in the district from Friday (June 6) to June 30. He said that Section 144 has been implemented at the examination centres and strict security arrangements have been made. In view of the intense heat, the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) has been instructed to arrange ORS packets and necessary medicines at the examination centres so that the candidates do not face any difficulties. The officials from education, police, revenue, medical and electricity departments were asked to work in coordination and conduct the examinations in a peaceful atmosphere without any shortcomings. As the exams are being conducted online, the electricity department staff were instructed to take all precautions to ensure uninterrupted power supply at the exam centres. The APSRTC officials were advised to operate buses to reach the exam centres on time. Mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices will not be allowed into the exam centres. The candidates will be allowed to enter the centre 90 minutes before the specified time, and they are advised to strictly follow the rules. In-charge Collector said, 'If candidates have any doubts regarding the DSC exams, they should contact 6281704160. Steps have been taken at the examination centres to correct any minor errors in the hall tickets. Those who do not have photos on the hall tickets should bring two passport photos to the centre. They should bring any identity proof along with the hall ticket.'
New Indian Express
01-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
First suspected COVID-19 case reported in Andhra's Annamayya district
TIRUAPTI: A suspected COVID-19 case was reported in Madanapalle on Saturday, marking the first such instance in Annamayya district. The individual, Nagendra (27), had recently returned from Kerala, where he had been seeking employment. Nagendra reportedly developed a cough and fever while in Kerala. His sister, a resident of Madanapalle, travelled to Ernakulam and arranged for medical tests at a local hospital. Although tests were conducted for multiple illnesses including COVID-19, doctors found no specific symptoms of the virus but advised home quarantine due to his persistent fever. After returning to Madanapalle, his sister consulted doctors at the Government General Hospital, requesting admission and further tests. The hospital staff recommended an RT-PCR, stating that a COVID-19 diagnosis can only be confirmed based on its results. They also assured that Nagendra would be quarantined and treated at the hospital if the test is positive. On Saturday, Nagendra informed district health officials that he was travelling to SVIMS in Tirupati to undergo the RT-PCR test and would remain in quarantine there if necessary. District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) Dr Usha Sree clarified that no case has been officially confirmed, and urged the public not to panic in response to unverified messages circulating on social media. Health officials visited Nagendra's residence and advised them on safety protocols.
