Monsoon illnesses

Punjab Government Steps Up Cashless Healthcare Cover as Monsoon Illnesses Rise Across the Province

Punjab Government Steps Up Cashless Healthcare Cover as Monsoon Illnesses Rise Across the Province

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The first showers of the monsoon bring relief from the summer heat, but they also mark the beginning of a challenging season for public health. Every year, hospitals across India witness a rise in dengue, malaria and other fever-related illnesses. This year is no different. Thirty-two-year-old Balwinder Kaur from Amritsar, a beneficiary, shared, “I recently received treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana worth ₹8,400.” Balwinder Kaur was taken to hospital when her fever was extremely high. She said, “The hospital staff helped me register for Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. I earn my living by stitching clothes,…
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Monsoon Season Brings Health Risks, Experts Stress Hygiene and Immunity Boost

Monsoon Season Brings Health Risks, Experts Stress Hygiene and Immunity Boost

National Times Bureau, August 27, 2025: The monsoon brings relief from the summer heat, but it also creates the perfect environment for seasonal illnesses such as flu, dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. This makes it important to strengthen immunity, practice hygiene, and remain alert to early symptoms.Seasonal changes, especially heavy rains and fluctuating temperatures, can weaken the body’s natural defences. Children and the elderly are most vulnerable because their immunity is either still developing or has begun to decline with age. Extra care, preventive measures, and timely vaccination are essential during this season.To reduce the risk of infection, experts highlight some…
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