HIV Infection Rates on the Rise in Victoria
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society which reports about the HIV infection in Victoria said that the HIV infection rates have jumped 28%.// Greg Iverson, president of People Living with HIV-AIDS Victoria said that it was a real wake-up call. The health officials are rethinking about their policies after infection rates soared. The majority of new victims are gay men be...Autopulse Would Reduce the Mortality Rates in Rural Victoria
According to a study conducted by Prof Bernard a senior lecturer at Monash University's department of epidemiology and preventative medicine, it was found that more number// of rural people of heart attacks than their counterparts who live in urban areas. Statistics show that heart disease mortality rates in rural areas are 30 % higher in men and 21 % higher in women than in urban areas...Victorian Initiative: Coffers Are Ringing For an Upcoming Cancer Agency
The Victorian Government has taken on the onus of improving the treatment for cancer patients, and as a first step, a new cancer agency// with a $15 million funding will be instituted. The detailed statement by the government, to be announced soon, during the pre-budget statement, will also outline the other medical initiatives on the anvil, along with details of financial assistance...Doctors In Victoria Plan A Hour long Walkout For Pay Rise
Hundreds of doctors are expected to join the hour-long walkout next Thursday to attend a mass meeting to discuss their concerns on wages//, as talks with the state government has yielded no results. The doctors are also concerned that many are leaving to work interstate for higher rates. The Australian Medical Association (AMA) said that it would hold a stop work meeting on Thursday to...Victoria Hospital In Bangalore is Lacking Beds In Emergency wards
It sadly been noticed that patients who come for emergency treatment at Victoria Hospital in Bangalore were not always assured of immediate attention //. The emergency ward at the hospital is said to be struggling to accommodate cases during mass tragedies owing to lack of beds. This has been further worsened with one of the wings of the casualty ward being under repair from the last four months....