Jaipur: Health Minister Raghu Sharma has directed the Ministry of Health officials to improve testing and sampling for prevention of seasonal diseases and dengue fever.
He also asked them to provide testing kits and drugs, conducted a door-to-door survey in an affected area and effective anti-larvae implementation.
He also said that if the number of patients increased, the bed would be available according to the needs of these areas.
Sharma, through video conferencing, is reviewing the preparation progress of the department in seasonal diseases, vaccination and testing Covid-19.
He also discussed other subjects with officials.
He said that the number of patients would definitely increase by increasing testing, but did not need to panic.
With more tests, patients can be identified faster, and their care can begin.
He added that because the increase in the number of patients, the department must be in complete warning mode.
He also directed officers to coordinate with the local body in an affected area for fogging, focal spray, demonstration of larvae and mosquito net distribution.
‘Increase testing and sampling to curb dengue’
