Summary:
Udupi: No case of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) has reported in the district. Such programmes are being organised at the village level too.Treatment at Manipal hospitalNinety-two suspected KFD cases reported from villages in around Sagar taluk of Shivamogga district are being treated at Kasturba Hospital in Manipal. In suspected cases, blood samples are sent for further testing. However, the district administration and the health department are taking necessary precautions to control the infection from spreading through dead monkeys Taluk-level meetings are being conducted by the Udupi tahsildar. Through the meetings, complete information about KFD is been given to the stakeholders in the departments of health, forest and veterinary (animal husbandry) in all taluks of the district..