India's health ministry to review preparedness amid emerging public health situation in China
public health situation in China, the health ministry has taken a proactive stance, deciding to review preparedness measures against respiratory illnesses. The ministry has advised all States and Union Territories (UTs) to promptly assess public health and hospital preparedness and implement the 'Operational Guidelines for Revised Surveillance Strategy in the context of COVID-19.'
Given the evolving situation, the ministry underscores the importance of closely monitoring trends related to Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) at the district and state levels.
The increase in respiratory illnesses is noted, with causes attributed to familiar factors such as Influenza, Mycoplasma pneumonia, and SARS-CoV-2.
While acknowledging the need for heightened vigilance, it emphasized that the current situation does not warrant alarm. The statement reassured the public that the ministry is closely monitoring developments, and appropriate measures are being taken to ensure the robustness of India's healthcare system.
