Published on: April 8, 2024
Snippets : 8 APRIL 2024
Snippets : 8 APRIL 2024
- A 25-year-old woman with placenta previa and severe bleeding was saved by doctors at Vani Vilas hospital using a temporary aortic cross-clamping method, a first in Karnataka’s government facilities. This innovative approach, typically used in cardiac surgeries, prevented complications and showcased advancements in maternal healthcare. Placenta previa, often linked to previous C-section scars, requires specialized interventions to avoid severe hemorrhage and maternal morbidity
- Sankara Rao, a Visiting Professor at IISc, launched India Flora Online and other plant databases, post-retirement from biochemistry. His efforts focus on conserving biodiversity and sharing plant knowledge
- Integrating NTEP with Karnataka’s Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka scheme positively impacted TB patient management. Conducted by The Lancet Regional Health–Southeast Asia journal and officials from Karnataka’s health department, ESIC Medical College, Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust, and Basaveshwara Medical College. India has the highest global TB burden and aims to end TB by 2025 per WHO’s 2030 goal. 80.4% of expected TB patients were notified, per India TB Report 2023. Hospitalization costs are significant; government intervention is crucial for affordability, especially for BPL families. AB-PMJAY-ArK scheme provides financial coverage for TB patients, easing their out-of-pocket expenses
- Union Ministry introduced rules for Green Credit Programme (GCP), aiming for afforestation. Ten states, including Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, earmarked 3,853 hectares for GCP, with these states contributing 40%. Registered entities fund afforestation in degraded areas, earning ‘green credits’ for companies. Industries must provide non-forest land and fund afforestation, but challenges exist in finding suitable areas. GCP aims for private investment in afforestation but faces concerns regarding land use and implementation challenges
- On April 8, a total solar eclipse crossed North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada
