New Delhi, June 18 -- Union health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda chaired a high-level review meeting on Thursday to assess national preparedness against dengue, malaria, and other vector-borne diseases during the monsoon season, the government said.

Nadda emphasized the need for early planning, heightened vigilance, and a proactive public health response to effectively manage and minimize the disease burden during high-transmission months.

During the meeting, Nadda reviewed the current epidemiological situation across the country and directed all States and Union Territories to significantly strengthen their localized surveillance systems for the early detection of potential outbreaks.

To handle any sudden increase in patient workloads,...