Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today chaired a high-level meeting to review the Dengue situation in India and the preparedness of the public health system for prevention, containment and management of Dengue in view of the recent spike in cases of Dengue across the country. The Minister was briefed on the nationwide Dengue situation. 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. He highlighted that the Centre has provided all necessary support to the states for screening kits and has provided financial support for fogging and IEC activities as well. The Minister said, healthcare workers have also been trained.
Dr. Mandaviya urged states to adhere to the guidelines issued by the Centre for Prevention and Containment of Dengue. The Minister also stated that adequate fund is provided by the Central Government to the States under the Programme Implementation Plan for activities to prevent and control Dengue.
The activities are Surveillance, Case management, Laboratory diagnosis, Vector Control and management, Insecticides, Capacity building, Behaviour Change Communication, Inter-sectoral coordination and Monitoring and Supervision.
Managing Director of National Health Mission and Additional Secretary Ms. L S Changsan, Joint Secretaries in the Ministry Aradhana Patnaik and Dr. Manashvi Kumar, senior officials and public health experts were present in the meeting.
