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BENGALURU: While Kerala and Maharashtra continue to contribute majorly to the Covid-19 cases in the country, their method of preventing widespread transmission has been appreciated by Karnataka’s public health experts who say that it is now time for Karnataka to strengthen containment measures for low-flat, and not a devastating, second wave.
“In 2020, Maharashtra and Kerala had first phase of outbreaks followed by other states. In 2021, it is encouraging to see how the two states are making efforts to prevent widespread transmission,” Dr Giridhara Babu, senior epidemiologist and public health expert, said.
He also felt that Karnataka needs to learn from lessons of the first wave. “Instead of addressing important, but active containment efforts, the tendency is to push often passive mitigation measures such as lockdowns, seal downs and curfews. At this stage, lockdowns might be necessary only if the health system cannot manage a high load of severe ca
Vision group on health, medical education set up
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To upgrade healthcare infrastructure in the State and ensure high-quality care in government hospitals, the State government has set up a vision group on health and medical education.
The vision group, headed by G. Gururaj, in charge director of NIMHANS, comprises 38 doctors and experts from all specialities of health and medical education. A Government Order in this regard was issued on Thursday.
The group will advise the government on formulating ideas for upgrading programmes and policies based on medical advancements and research. It will also come out with ideas to ensure better coordination between Health and Medical Education departments.