In order to tackle the menace of swine flu, which has been sweeping across the nation, Health Secretary BP Sharma assured state governments of all available assistance.
Assured Assistance and Support by the Health Ministry to Tackle Swine Flu
The Health Ministry and the states have also initiated awareness campaigns through print and visual media.
The Health Ministry and the states have also initiated awareness campaigns through print and visual media.
Stating that the Centre is closely monitoring the situation, Sharma assured the officials assistance in terms of medicine, testing kits, personal protective equipment and so on.
Swine flu is caused by H1N1 virus. H1N1 symptoms are similar to those produced by other influenza viruses - fever, cough, sore throat, body aches and respiratory problems.
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The health department has formed teams to alert doctors in private hospitals about swine flu attacks in the state.
Source-ANI
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