Veena George

Wayanad Landslides: 199 Post-Mortems Conducted So Far, Says Kerala Health Minister

02 Aug 2024

Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced on Friday that post-mortem examinations have been completed on 199 bodies in Wayanad. In a Facebook post, Minister George also mentioned that DNA samples have been collected from 130 body parts. She further noted that ICUs are prepared in Wayanad hospitals to provide intensive...

For First Time In India, Kerala Releases Guidelines For Treatment Of Amoebic Meningoencephalitis

21 Jul 2024

The health department of southern state Kerala releases a special guideline for the treatment of rare disease amoebic meningoencephalitis. Thus, becoming a first state of India to do so. These guidelines were issued by state's health minister Veena George. These technical guidelines are focused on containing, diagnosing and curing the...

Kuwait Fire Tragedy: Kerala Announces Swift Relief Aid

13 Jun 2024

In a proactive response to the devastating fire incident in Kuwait’s Mangaf area, the Kerala government has swiftly mobilized aid and support for the affected families. The incident, which claimed the lives of over 40 Indians, including 19 from Kerala, has prompted urgent action from the state authorities. Health Minister...

IMD Issues Red Alert for Kerala Amidst Continuous Rainfall

23 May 2024

With heavy rains continuing across several parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a red alert for two districts, predicting extremely heavy rainfall. The latest update from the IMD places Pathanamthitta and Idukki under this alert. In response to the ongoing rains, Kerala Health Minister Veena...

Kerala Govt Doctor Suspended for Operating on Child’s Tongue Instead of Finger

17 May 2024

A four-year-old girl in Kerala underwent surgery at the Government Medical College Hospital on Thursday, intended to remove an extra finger. However, the operation was mistakenly performed on her tongue. The family discovered the error when they noticed cotton in the child's mouth post-surgery, leading them to investigate further. Upon...

Kerala blasts: Veena George, the health minister puts district hospitals on alert, orders staff on leave to return

29 Oct 2023

Following repeated explosions at a Jehovah's Witness prayer service in Kalamassery, Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Sunday urged all hospitals to notify all health personnel who are on leave to return immediately. During a prayer meeting at a convention center in Kalamassery, one person was killed and numerous others...

20 people quarantined in Thrissur after youth dies with Monkeypox-like symptoms

01 Aug 2022

A 22-year-old patient with monkeypox died in Kerala on Sunday, after which the concern increased. The patient who was admitted to the hospital in the Thrissur district of the state was infected with monkeypox in the UAE itself. Meanwhile, the person came to India on July 22 and was admitted...