New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The government strategy to handle swine flu cases in the country got a thumbs up from experts here on Tuesday.
At a high-level meeting on swine flu, chaired by union health secretary B.P. Sharma, the unanimous opinion of experts was that the strategy being followed by the government in terms of the treatment protocol, vaccination policy, schedule X status for drug Oseltamivir was broadly in the right direction, officials said.
During the meet, held to review the steps being taken to address swine flu incidents, the strategy being followed by the health ministry was put forward and guidance was sought from experts for any need for course correction.
A senior health ministry official said that a World Health Organisation representative at the meeting agreed with the government policy to vaccinate only health workers, who are at maximum risk.
Suggestions were given for strengthening future preparedness.
These included deeper analysis of the data collected on the reported cases and deaths, investment in research, better coordination at the state level among the various departments involved in management of H1N1 and upgradation of the emergency response systems within states.
The meeting was attended among others by S. C. L. Das, principal secretary (health) of the Delhi government, N. K. Ganguly, former director general of the Indian Council for Medical Research and Nata Menabde, country representative, WHO.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said India will continue to maintain relation
Russia Ukraine War: Zelensky may visit America amid war, hopes to meet Biden
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may visit Washington. During the visit, he is likely to me
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: On June 2, 2023, the sequel to the animated film 'Spider-Man
Children who have lost their parents in the Corona epidemic will be admitted to Kendriya Vidyalay
Delhi: Drone seen above PM Modi's residence, SPG and police stirred, agencies engaged in the search
The news of a drone flying over the Prime Minister's residence on Monday morning created a stir.
There is good news for our country with the largest youth population in the world. According to t
Political upheaval is going on in Rajasthan regarding the post of Chief Minister. There is a trem
Ravi Teja is one of the most popular actors in Telugu cinema. He will soon be seen in Ravanasur.
In the northeastern state of Manipur, the process of violence between caste conflicts is not taki
At present, even stubble is not burning in neighboring states, nor are the weather conditions bad
