New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Wednesday held a virtual review meeting with medical directors and medical superintendents of Delhi government hospitals to assess preparedness for H1N1, seasonal influenza and other respiratory illnesses.

During the meeting, attended by senior officials of the Health Department, the minister reviewed the availability of emergency services, isolation facilities, testing arrangements, medicines and other essential resources across hospitals.

Singh directed hospitals to further strengthen their preparedness by setting up dedicated flu corners, ensuring adequate isolation beds, maintaining sufficient stocks of medicines and ensuring 24x7 availability of doctors and medical s...