Even as Delhi has witnessed a sudden spurt in Dengue and Chikungunya cases, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday asked people not to panic and asserted that his Ministry was working in close coordination with the Delhi Government and various agencies to tackle the outbreak.
Observing that the focus should be on “symptomatic” treatment and prevention, Nadda said that municipal bodies have been directed to ensure that there is no stagnation of water and cleanliness is maintained.
He said that all the central government hospitals were fully equipped to deal with the situation.
“For Dengue and Chikungunya, we had started our preparations from January itself this year. We had issued advisories from time to time. We have been keeping a close watch in terms of availability of kits, training of staff, bed strength. We are working with Delhi Government and various agencies in close coordination.
“I would request everybody not to panic. We have to ensure symptomatic treatment. We should lay stress on prevention. I have directed the municipal bodies to maintain cleanliness and at the same time ensure that there is no stagnation of water. If we can do this, we can reduce the number of patients suffering from both these diseases. All our hospitals are fully equipped,” said the Union Health Minister.
