ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಕೊರೊನಾ ಸಂಬಂಧಿತ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಅಂಕಿ-ಅಂಶಗಳನ್ನು ಪಾರದರ್ಶಕವಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಇಡೀ ದೇಶದಲ್ಲೇ ದಕ್ಷತೆಯಿಂದ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ ಎಂದು ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಚಿವ ಡಾ.ಕೆ.ಸುಧಾಕರ್ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಕೋಲಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೊರೊನಾದಿಂದ ಸಾವಿನಪ್ಪಿದವರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನಿಖರ ಅಂಕಿ-ಅಂಶ ನೀಡಿಲ್ಲವೆಂದು ಸಿದ್ದರಾಮಯ್ಯ ಅವರ ಆರೋಪದ ಟ್ವೀಟ್ಗೆ, ಟ್ವೀಟ್ ಮೂಲಕವೇ ಸಚಿವರು ಉತ್ತರ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್ 19 ರಂದು ಕೋಲಾರದ ಆರ್.ಎಲ್.ಜೆ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ 3 ಸಾವು ಸಂಭವಿಸಿತ್ತು. ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯು ಮರಣದ ಕಾರಣದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನಿಗದಿತ ನಮುನೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡಲು ವಿಳಂಬವಾದ ಕಾರಣ ಅದನ್ನು ಸೆ. 24 ರಂದು ವರದಿ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿತ್ತು. ಸೆ.20ರಂದು ಸಂಭವಿಸಿದ 1 ಸಾವನ್ನು ಇದೇ ಕಾರಣಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಸೆ. 25ರಂದು ವರದಿ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ.
ಕೊರೋನ ಸಂಬಂಧ ನಿಖರ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡುವಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಗೂ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇಡೀ ದೇಶದಲ್ಲೇ ನಮ್ಮ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ದಕ್ಷತೆ, ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪಾರದರ್ಶಕತೆಯಿಂದ ಕಾರ್ಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ವರದಿಯಿಂದ ಬಹಿರಂಗವಾಗಿದೆ. ಅಷ್ಟಕ್ಕೂ ಕೊರೋನ ಸಂಬಂಧ ಯಾವುದೇ ವಿಷಯವನ್ನೂ ಮರೆಮಾಚುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶವೂ ಇಲ್ಲ ಮತ್ತು ಅದರ ಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆಯೂ ಇಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
– *Regulations on Covid19 for public to be out soon after discussion with CM* – *Covid19 workshop for media persons within a week*
Bengaluru, 29 September: Hon’ble Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar has warned stern actions against people who flout social distancing rules in public places.
He was speaking to media persons after conducting a meeting with expert committee regarding Covid19 at Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday.
‘Detailed directive out soon’ Coronavirus has been on a high in the past two months in the state, said the Minister. Despite raising awareness regarding the dangers caused by the virus, the general public has been negligent without wearing masks. To combat this, the minister said, the State Government is keen on bringing stern rule against those who flout the social distancing rules in public. A detailed directive will be out in a few days, he added.
Post Coronavirus unlock in the state, political and religious gatherings have been on a high, and people are attending in alarming numbers. This has led to rapid spread of virus. Hence, it has been decided to put the stopper on these gatherings in the state, he explained. The Minister further said that events that are held in unavoidable circumstances with only 100 people will be allowed with prior permission from the district administration.
He informed that the Government plans to organise awareness programmes jointly in cooperation with cinema stars, religious heads, political leaders and artists. The Minister also called upon people of the state to raise awareness about Coronavirus.
‘Workshop for media persons’ Stating that the role of media in raising awareness about Coronavirus is notable, the Minister said that the Government is mulling over organising a special workshop for media persons. The workshop will be organised within a week, he said.
Noting that Covid-19 positive rate in 7 out of 11 districts is 12%, Dr Sudhakar said the death rate in the state is at 1.5%. Measures are being taken to reduce this to less than 1%, he added.
‘Wear mask’ The Minister appealed to the public to wear masks and stressed on the importance of wearing protective gears to avoid spreading the virus. While the entire world is amid the battle against fighting Coronavirus, it is important to use our weapons such as masks, he requested the people of the state. Without taking necessary measures to stay safe it is impossible to contain Covid19 amongst us, he added.
Dr Partap Chauhan of Jiva Ayurveda says that during the complete lockdown, they got 322 cases of CVDs and post-lockdown, Jiva doctors have consulted around 776 cases through their telemedicine centre and clinics
The availability of quality medical care and the fear of contagion is one of the few common causes for the worsening condition of patients with pre-existing heart problems
Sept 25, 2020 – Respiratory disorders caused by COVID-19 took centre-stage during the pandemic, overshadowing other burgeoning health issues, particularly cardiovascular disorders (CVDs). Incidences of new-onset and worsening heart problems are being highlighted by medical experts across the world. A 2019 report published by the American Heart Association placed India’s burden of heart disorders at a worrisome 54.5 million people, with one in four deaths attributable to CVDs such as Ischemic Heart Disorder or Stroke. With the recent uptick in heart diseases over the last few months, people around the world, especially in India, are faced with the likelihood of cardiovascular concerns at a large scale in the near future.
Dr Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda said, “Before lockdown, our doctors consulted 748 cases for cardiovascular diseases, during the complete lockdown, we got 322 cases of CVDs and post-lockdown, our doctors have consulted around 776 cases through our telemedicine centre and clinics.”
Understanding the causes behind the surge
The availability of quality medical care and the fear of contagion is one of the few common causes for the worsening condition of patients with pre-existing heart problems. In addition to that, the sudden and disproportionate increase in causative factors such as stress, anxiety, obesity, and physical inactivity is pushing the pre-CVD segment of people in their late 40s and with existing co-morbidities into becoming new patients of CVD.
Isolation, loss of employment, financial dilemmas, and the emotional burden of being away from family members or bereavement have made matters worse.
Dr Chauhan added, “The psychological effects (loneliness, stress, anxiety, isolation, unemployment fear and economic burden) of the pandemic combined with other lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking, irregular eating habits, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity may increase CVD cases during the pandemic.”
Dissecting the trend of recent CVD cases
During the initial days of the lockdown, people were relieved of the mundane burdens of daily commutes and work stress, they also had more time with their families which positively impact heart health. Unfortunately, as days progressed, the usual causes of stress were replaced by financial burdens, unemployment, further uncertainties, boredom, and lack of sleep which had a cumulative adverse effect on cardiovascular health.
“A major shift in the trend of CVDs observed during the lockdown was that people in their 30-40s were getting heart attacks and suffering from other cardiac problems, especially in the metros like Delhi and Mumbai. At Jiva, we had the maximum number of cases from the Maharashtra region (150+ cases), followed by Delhi (200+ cases), Uttar Pradesh (300+ cases) and Haryana (110+ cases), of which around 1000 were males and 480 were females,” added Dr Chauhan.
It must be noted that most of these cases also had an observable trend in co-morbidity. Doctors consulted 670 cases for hypertension, followed by 216 cases of Hypercholesterolemia and 174 cases of Hridroga (other heart diseases).
Protecting the heart with Ayurveda: Preventive and curative solutions
Stress, bad diet, and emotional turmoil can take a toll on the heart. Over a period, it becomes weak and coupled with incorrect lifestyle choices such as smoking, drinking alcohol or eating junk food, the high risk of developing heart diseases goes up. Adopting an Ayurvedic lifestyle and adding Ayurvedic herbs in your daily routine can help.
“Practice yoga and pranayama to reduce stress levels. A gentle head massage or full body massage with oil relieves tension and reduces the load on your heart. Switch off highly charged TV broadcasts if it is causing you stress. Spend time cultivating what actually makes you happy, healthy and gives you peace,” advised Dr Chauhan.
Ayurvedic herbs are also known to be effective in keeping the heart healthy. Here are a couple of herbal recipes that doctors at Jiva commonly recommend for a healthy heart.
Arjun ki Chaal (White Marudah): Boil half a spoon of Arjun ki Chaal in a cup of water for 10-15 minutes on a low flame till it is reduced to half a cup and drink it.
Lehsun (Garlic): Boil a cup of milk with a garlic clove, cinnamon, honey, and drink in the morning. You can also start your day by eating a clove of garlic to enjoy its heart-friendly benefits.
Jiva Ayurveda is one of the leading Ayurvedic telemedicine organizations in the world with over 8,000 daily consultations. Over the years, thousands of heart patients have benefited from personalized treatment at Jiva. Case in point, Sanjay Lal, a 49-year-old resident of Agra reported complete relief in his heart condition (Angina with Dyslipidemia) after three months of treatment at Jiva.
Bengaluru, 22 September 2020: Hon’ble Minister for Medical Education Dr K Sudhakar said that the State Government will foot the bill of patients who are admitted to private hospital after being registered at the Government hospital.
The minister was responding to the the members of the opposition who accused that Government of misappropriation of Covid-19 relief funds at the on-going monsoon Assembly session.
Answering JDS MLA Shivalingegowda’s question regarding exorbitant bills charged by private hospital, he said there are two kinds of Coronavirus treatments. He explained that the Government will bear full Covid-19 treatment if the patient is admitted to a government or private hospital after being registered and referred through BBMP. However, he said, if the patients directly are admitted to private hospital without registering through BBMP post the test, the patients should get the treatment at their own cost, he said. He said the Government has fixed cap on treatments after it was known that private hospitals are overcharging.
No wrong data by Government Disagreeing with Opposition leader Siddaramaiah who said that the state government is providing wrong data on Covid-19 situation, the Minister said, “The Government has been giving proper data since the beginning of Coronavirus crisis in the state. Before accusing the government, remember that you have run government yourself. The Coronavirus death rate in the state is at 1.56% at present. It is to be noted that this is less than national average of death rate.”
Bengaluru, 1st September 2020 – We all are well aware of the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only had a major impact on the global economy but also has tremendously disrupted our lifestyle. Children are no different; they have been confined within their homes. A survey has revealed that there has been a 100 percent increase in the amount of time children spend in front of screens because of the lockdown.
It has being observed that children who spend a large amount of time in front of the screens may be at a risk of developing myopia or becoming overweight, due to the lack of sufficient physical activity. Parents, at present, are worried about the fact that majority of the screen time consumed by children is unproductive and they have been seeking various avenues to ensure that their child’s screen time is utilized more productively.
Keeping in mind the above concerns, Sportz Village, India’s largest youth sports platform has developed a special program called Active Club, for children between the ages of 4 to 19 years. Through this engaging fitness and skill-based program, Sportz Village aims to keep children physically active in the comfort of their own homes and nuture their sports journey. The Active Club program has garnered the trust of more than 1,200 parents in a short span of time.
With schools being closed for an extended period, a shift has been observed from offline to online space as far as academics is concerned. However, the same transition has been slower with regards to sports and physical education for children. COVID or No COVID children still need to play for their health, immunity as well as happiness and make their home, their new playground.
Benefits of Active Club Program:
Better Physical Health
Better Mental Health
Opportunity to Interact with Peers
The Active clubprogram intends to bridge this gap and include sports and fitness as a part of a child’s daily routine. The Active Club program not only ensures that children get to play and have fun but also lay a foundation towards their sports journey. The instructor-led program revolves around getting children and parents to subscribe to different online training modules wherein certified trainers would train the children on various age-appropriate, sports-specific and fitness activities.
Moreover, since the child would be performing the physical activities at a particular distance from the screen, the probability of straining one’s eyes is reduced.
John Gloster, who has been associated with international cricket for the last 22 years, most notably as physiotherapist to the Indian Cricket Team from 2004 – 2008, and Saumil Majmudar, Co-Founder, CEO and Managing Director, Sportz Village, have been instrumental in the development of the Active Club program.
Speaking on the fitness aspect and his association with the Active Club program, John Gloster, Chief Quality and Performance Officer, Board Advisor, Sportz Village India said, “I am glad to be a part of the Active Club program. It is an innovative way of engaging with children.
As a professional trainer, I feel that children at a young age should inculcate the habit of engaging in different sports and physical activities. Sports not only ensures a disciplined lifestyle but also helps to inculcate several social-emotional skills in children such as teamwork, leadership and confidence.”
Speaking about the Active Club program, Saumil Majmudar, Co-founder, CEO and Managing Director, Sportz Village said, “We aim to revolutionize the way fitness and sports can be implemented in a child’s routine. With children spending most of their time in front of the screens, it is important to make sure that they utilize their screen time productively. Children’s h
ealth and fitness have always been a prime focus for us, and we have ensured that the best set of fitness experts and trainers are involved so that a child can engage with as well as enjoy the sessions. Our objective is to motivate the children to stay fit and active COVID or No COVID.”
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