Focus on High Burden States to Check Dengue, Create 24/7 Helpline Number: Nadda to Officials
Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Wednesday insisted focusing on high burden states and regions where outbreaks of dengue are frequently reported and directed the officials to create a 24/7 central helpline number for dengue prevention and awareness. Nadda, who chaired a high-level meeting to review the dengue situation across the country, directed AIIMS and all central government hospitals to have dedicated dengue wards fully equipped with trained manpower, drugs and other logistics. Nadda urged the officials to primarily focus on high burden states and regions where outbreaks are frequently reported. The minister directed the officials to create a 24/7 central helpline number for dengue prevention and awareness, and support for queries on the symptoms, treatment protocols and help during emergency situation.
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