Veena George

Antibiotic usage dips 20-30% in Kerala: Veena George

George explained that the state health department has been working over the past year to prevent the unnecessary and unscientific use of antibiotics.

20 November 2024, 14:06 IST

Antibiotic usage dips 20-30% in Kerala: Veena George

20 November 2024, 14:06 IST

Man who claimed to have bribed late ADM will be terminated, says Kerala Health Minister Veena George

George also made it clear that Prashanthan, who had accused the ADM of accepting bribe from him for granting Non-Objection-Certificate (NOC) for opening a petrol pump, was not a permanent staffer and he was yet to be regularised.

21 October 2024, 09:10 IST

Man who claimed to have bribed late ADM will be terminated, says Kerala Health Minister Veena George

21 October 2024, 09:10 IST

Samples of 13 people tested Nipah negative: Kerala Health Minister

Of the total 175 people on the contact list of the deceased man, the samples of 13 people, comprised in the high risk category, were tested negative at the Manjeri Government Medical College in Malappuram, she told reporters here.

17 September 2024, 09:58 IST

Samples of 13 people tested Nipah negative: Kerala Health Minister

17 September 2024, 09:58 IST

Man in Malappuram district died due to Nipah virus, says Kerala Health Minister

The victim hailing from Thiruvali near Wandoor in Malappuram was a student in Bengaluru and came to Kerala a couple of weeks back. He suffered from fever and took treatment at four different hospitals. He died last Monday.

15 September 2024, 12:54 IST

Man in Malappuram district died due to Nipah virus, says Kerala Health Minister

15 September 2024, 12:54 IST

Kerala government orders 'space audit' in state medical colleges to ensure employee safety

The Kerala Health Minister also directed that all medical colleges should implement the Code Gray protocol -- which is used if someone, including a patient, is being aggressive, abusive, violent or displaying threatening behaviour.

20 August 2024, 09:59 IST

Kerala government orders 'space audit' in state medical colleges to ensure employee safety

20 August 2024, 09:59 IST

Public health priority, rehabilitation in focus: Health Minister

The aftermath of the landslides is a public health concern due to possible spread of diarrhoea, vector-borne disease and infection.

31 July 2024, 22:01 IST

Public health priority, rehabilitation in focus: Health Minister

31 July 2024, 22:01 IST

Kerala Health Minister Veena George meets with accident en route to Wayanad

According to police, the accident occurred around 7.10 am when the minister's vehicle reportedly hit a two-wheeler.

31 July 2024, 05:05 IST

Kerala Health Minister Veena George meets with accident en route to Wayanad

31 July 2024, 05:05 IST

Nipah virus: Test results of four more contacts return negative in Kerala

At present, eight persons are under treatment and there are 472 persons in the contact list.

27 July 2024, 16:29 IST

Nipah virus: Test results of four more contacts return negative, says Kerala Health Minister

Nipah virus: Test results of four more contacts return negative in Kerala

27 July 2024, 16:29 IST

In rare recovery, Kerala boy survives amoebic meningoencephalitis

A highly rare but extremely lethal central nervous system infection, amoebic meningoencephalitis, has been identified as a threat to human health.

22 July 2024, 10:58 IST

In rare recovery, Kerala boy survives amoebic meningoencephalitis

22 July 2024, 10:58 IST

Kerala: Teen tests positive for Nipah virus

George, who met the media here, said the Pune NIV (National Institute of Virology) had confirmed the infection in the boy who is currently under treatment at a private hospital.

20 July 2024, 15:49 IST

Kerala: 14 year old boy tests positive for Nipah virus

Kerala: Teen tests positive for Nipah virus

20 July 2024, 15:49 IST