seasonal influenza

Nothing to be alarmed, take general precautions: Director-General of Health Services amid HMPV outbreak in China

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Nothing to be alarmed, take general precautions: Director-General of Health Services amid HMPV outbreak in China

New Delhi: Amid concerns over the outbreak of the HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) in China, Dr Atul Goel, Director-General of Health Services, reassured the public that there is nothing to be alarmed about the present situation, urging people to take general precautions. Speaking to the media, Dr Goel emphasized that hospitals are well-prepared for the seasonal … Read more

Keeping a close watch on seasonal influenza situation in the country: Union Health ministry

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Keeping a close watch on seasonal influenza situation in the country: Union Health ministry

NEW DELHI: With monsoon season round the corner, the Union Health ministry on Monday stated that it is keeping a close watch on the seasonal influenza situation in various States/UTs through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) network on a real-time basis.“Union Health Ministry is keeping a close watch on the seasonal influenza situation in … Read more