Health ministry for separate registry of vector-borne disease cases in Delhi

Stressing on the need for early preparedness for management of vector-borne diseases, the Union Health Ministry has asked the agencies concerned to create a separate registry for such cases originating and being treated in Delhi.

The ministry also directed the officials to visit various hospitals in Delhi to assess the situation, preparedness and to provide on the spot technical guidance to the health authorities, an official statement said.

Subsequent to the high-level review of the status of vector borne diseases with 20 endemic states in the country, Union Health Minister J P Nadda today chaired a meeting to review the preparedness of various agencies to prevent and manage vector-borne diseases in the national capital.

The statement read, "Emphasising on the need for adequate early preparedness for management of vector-borne diseases, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda advised the agencies to create a separate registry for cases originating and being treated in Delhi."