Health·19d ago
Suspected Ebola case triggers health alert in Bengaluru
A health alert has been issued in Bengaluru following a suspected Ebola case involving a 28-year-old woman from Uganda who developed mild symptoms after traveling from Uganda to Ahmedabad and then to Bengaluru. She was moved to the State-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital for monitoring and testing, with specialized facilities designated for isolation and treatment in both Bengaluru and Mangaluru. Health authorities are awaiting test results while ensuring preparedness measures are in place due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Hindu - Bengaluru · The Hindu - Karnataka
Local·19d ago
Fire erupts at private hospital in Bengaluru; 14 patients evacuated
A fire broke out at a private hospital in M.S. Palya, Bengaluru, early Wednesday morning, leading to the evacuation of 14 patients without injury. The fire, which started around 3 a.m., was attributed to a short circuit in the wiring at the base of the building. Firefighters managed to control the blaze within a few hours, and ICU patients were transferred to nearby hospitals for safety.
The Hindu - Bengaluru · Times of India - Bengaluru
Local
Fire breaks out at Bengaluru private hospital, 14 patients evacuated safely
A fire broke out at Aveksha Hospital in Bengaluru early Wednesday, prompting the evacuation of 14 patients, including those in the ICU. The incident, reported around 3:15 AM, was attributed to an electrical cable in the basement duct. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, and no injuries were reported among patients or staff.
Times of India - Bengaluru
