Nadda reviews H1N1 readiness as Delhi cases rise

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed India's readiness for H1N1 influenza this week, with a particular focus on Delhi, where cases have risen sharply this year. According to surveillance data from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi has recorded 1,449 H1N1 infections by mid-August, compared with 229 during the corresponding period last year.

The meeting emphasized the need for heightened vigilance, robust surveillance, and preparedness across state health systems to identify and manage clusters or unusual surges in respiratory illness.

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