What happened
Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh reviewed H1N1 cases with senior health department officials and discussed hospital preparedness for Delhi. The minister directed health facilities to strengthen emergency response, isolation capacity, testing, and continuity of medical services.
Reported preparedness actions and instructions included:
• Strengthening emergency services for timely care
• Increasing isolation beds for H1N1 patients
• Strengthening testing facilities for H1N1
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