New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday chaired an inter-sectoral review meeting to assess the rising trend of seasonal influenza, including H1N1, and review Delhi's preparedness for dengue and malaria. Senior officials from the Health Department, MCD, NDMC and Delhi Cantonment participated in the meeting.

According to a press release, the Health Minister reviewed disease trends, surveillance, hospital preparedness, availability of medicines and testing facilities, as well as awareness and preventive measures being undertaken across Delhi. He directed all concerned agencies to ensure that preparedness and awareness activities are reflected on the ground and not remain limited to reports and data.

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