March 12, 2020

 

Topic: Health among Prisoners.

 

What is the news?

 

•  5.5% of prisoners in the state jails HIV Positive.

 

Survey report:-

• A survey has been carried out, which has highlighted a few things about the HIV status of the jail inmates and convicts.
• Around 5.5% of the inmates and convicts lodged in the jails are suffering from HIV – AIDS.

 

Steps to be taken by Punjab Govt:-

• To counter this menace, the Punjab government is planning to set up Antiretroviral Treatment ( ATR) in 4 central jails- Kapurthala, Amritsar, Bathinda and Ferozepur.
• Other centres would also undertake screening, monitoring and treatment of the inmates

 

Status report to HC:-

• A status report has been furnished to honourable Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the same.
• Further, around 1630 inmates were suffering from HIV+ in 9 central jails.
• Faridkot jail with 439 HIV+ affected inmates tops the list.

 

It has been followed by:

• Ferozepur – 322
• Amritsar – 299 and
• Kapurthala- 210.

The jail administration in Kapurthala Modern jail had even set up a separate cell in the complex for Lodging around 113 HIV+ inmates.

(Source:- The Tribune)

 

Topic: Inadequate health infrastructure

 

What is the news?

 

• Ferozepur veterinary hospitals are facing a shortage of staff and types of equipment.
• Ferozepur district of Punjab boasts of 2.73 lakh cattle.
• But Government Veterinary services in the district is facing acute shortages.
• Broken window panes, drug addicts hideouts, shambolic infrastructure is now a common sight.
• The safety of the building is also under the scanner as it doesn’t seem any good.
• As per information, 57 veterinary hospitals are there, out of which only 14 have adequate staff.
• Out of over 39 veterinary dispensaries, 20 are devoid of a veterinary inspector.
• Ultrasound machines, X-ray machinery etc are too in short supply.
• Also, The Agriculture department should form a task force to look into the issue.
• Adequate motivation and remuneration should be there for the veterinary staff.
• Corporate social responsibility Funds could also be utilised for this purpose.

(Source:- The Tribune)

 

 

Topic:- Sports

 

What is the news?

 

• Sh. Balbir Singh Ji on being bestowed with ‘Icon of the Century’ award at the TOISA2019.

 

What are these TOISA  awards all about?

• The Times of India Sports Award is a tribute to Blood, Sweat and Tears of Indian sportspersons. This award is our endeavour to honour the past, celebrate the present and nurture the future of Indian sports.

 

 

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