emergency preparedness

Fire NOCs, Power Load & Building Layouts To Be Examined

Focus On Counter-drone Training, Tech Upgrades, Inter-agency Coordination

A man from Congo and three contacts have been isolated in Ahmedabad for Ebola testing. This follows intensified screening of passengers from affected African nations at the airport. While India has no reported cases, Gujarat has prepared isolation beds as a precaution.

75 Doctors Have Been Given Specialised Training To Deal With Virus

DM said all departments have been directed to remain on alert and ensure coordinated action to minimise the impact of heatwave conditions

India has reported no Ebola cases, despite the WHO declaring it a public health emergency. The health ministry has strengthened nationwide surveillance and preparedness measures, including sharing detailed SOPs with states and Union Territories. The country has prior experience in handling similar outbreaks.

Odisha's Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling convened a high-level meeting to review Ebola prevention and preparedness measures. The state is strengthening airport screenings and preparing isolation facilities, emphasizing public awareness to prevent panic. While no cases are reported in India, enhanced surveillance follows a global health emergency declaration.

Dhanbad Police conducted a mock drill at the Police Centre to bolster security for the upcoming Bakrid festival. Personnel were trained in crowd management and emergency response to ensure peaceful celebrations. Senior officials reviewed the exercise, emphasizing readiness to handle law-and-order situations and maintain communal harmony.

OpenAI has unveiled a new biodefense program. It offers a specialized AI tool called GPT-Rosalind to trusted developers. This initiative aims to boost pandemic preparedness and biosecurity efforts. The program will assist in early detection, disease modeling, and developing safety protocols. Access is being granted to select government agencies and international partners.

BRICS nations will convene in Puri, Odisha, from June 3-5 for a technical meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction. Representatives will discuss disaster management, resilience, and international collaboration, leveraging Odisha's proven preparedness and response capabilities. The event aims to foster knowledge-sharing and strengthen global cooperation.

Civic Bodies Told To Ramp Up Heatwave Preparedness

Govt boosts surveillance, readies isolation wards