Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviews preparedness of public health system amid rising Dengue cases

Sep 28,2023

New Delhi: In view of the recent spike in dengue cases in several parts of the country, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital and reviewed the dengue situation and preparedness of public health system for prevention, containment, and the management of the disease, an official statement said.

According to the official statement, the Union Health Minister directed the officials to be fully prepared against the rising cases of dengue, and strengthen prevention, containment and management measures for the disease.

Health Minister Mandaviya said that the central government has provided all necessary resources to the states in order to combat the spread of the disease and healthcare workers have also been trained.

He also stated that adequate fund is provided by the Centre to the States under the Program Implementation Plan (PIP) for activities including surveillance, case management, laboratory diagnosis, and insecticides, etc., to prevent and control dengue, the statement read.

Meanwhile, taking to 'X', Mandaviya wrote, "Reviewed the dengue situation and preparedness of public health system for prevention, containment & management of the disease in view of the recent spike in cases of Dengue. Urged States/UTs to adhere to the guidelines issued by the Centre for prevention & containment of dengue".

"The Central government has provided all necessary support to the states for screening kits and has provided financial support for fogging and IEC activities as well. Also directed officials to be fully geared up and strengthen prevention, containment and management measures for Dengue", he added.

Source: The Economic Times