New Delhi, September 27, 2023: Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today reviewed the Situation and Preparedness status of public health system for Prevention, Containment and Management in view of Rising Dengue Cases in the country.
The meeting advised the states and union territories to adhere to guidelines issued by the Centre for Dengue prevention and control, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare sources said.
After the recent spike in cases of Dengue across the country, the Union Health and Family Welfare Minister has chaired the high-level meeting to review the Dengue situation in India and preparedness of public health system for prevention, containment and management of Dengue in view of the recent spike in cases of Dengue across the country.
Mandaviya was briefed on the nationwide Dengue situation, the sources said.
Underlining the challenge posed by the increasing number of dengue cases in the country, Dr Mandaviya noted the importance of being prepared against dengue.
He directed the officials to be fully geared up and strengthen prevention, containment and management measures for Dengue.
Dr Mandaviya highlighted that the Union Government has provided all necessary support to the states for screening kits and has provided financial support for fogging and IEC activities as well. Healthcare workers have also been trained.
He urged states to adhere to the guidelines issued by the Centre for prevention and containment of dengue.
The Union Health Minister also stated that adequate fund is provided by the Central Government to the States under Program Implementation Plan (PIP) for activities to prevent and control Dengue.
L S Changsan, AS & MD (NHM), Health Ministry; Aradhana Patnaik, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry; Dr Manashvi Kumar, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry and senior officials and public health experts were present in the meeting.
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