Health Bulletin 14/February/2024

Alaskapox Virus: The first fatal case in Alaska unravelled

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has been on high alert for emerging viral threats, and one such virus making headlines is Alaskapox. Recently, Alaska health authorities announced the state's first fatality due to this newly identified viral disease, marking a concerning development. An elderly man with a compromised immune system, residing on the Kenai Peninsula south of Anchorage, succumbed to Alaskapox in late January while receiving medical treatment. This case is notably rare, being just one of seven reported infections of Alaskapox, according to the Alaska Department of Public Health.

Alleged ragging at MKCG Medical College: MBBS student alleges harassment by seniors

A first year MBBS student has levelled allegations of ragging against his seniors at the MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur in Odisha's Ganjam district.

The matter came to light after the father of the MBBS student complained before the anti-ragging cell accusing two of his son’s seniors of beating him up inside the campus late Friday evening, reports PTI.

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Alleged Ragging At MKCG Medical College: MBBS Student Accuses Seniors Of Assault