Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh Orders Close Monitoring of Swine Flu Cases
Uttar Pradesh is watching people who may have swine flu or viral fever.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak asked health officials to monitor these illnesses carefully.
Officials will check how patients are doing in hospitals.
They will also review whether hospitals have enough testing and treatment facilities.
District health teams must assess the situation in their areas.
They should take quick action if problems arise.
Pathak said people do not need to panic.
He also said hospitals should stay clean to help stop infections.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak directed officials to closely monitor swine flu and viral fever cases across Uttar Pradesh.
Officials must regularly review testing facilities and treatment arrangements in hospitals.
District health authorities were asked to monitor suspected and infected patients and act immediately when necessary.
Pathak said people should not panic and assured them that the government is prepared.
Hospitals were told to prioritize cleanliness, hygiene and measures to prevent infections.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Brajesh Pathak, along with state and district health officials.
- What
- Officials were directed to closely monitor swine flu and viral fever cases and review hospital testing and treatment arrangements.
- When
- Monday; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Across Uttar Pradesh, including hospitals and districts throughout the state.
- Why
- The directive was issued amid cases of flu-like illnesses and to support early action and infection prevention.
- Official issuing directive
- Brajesh Pathak, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister holding the Health portfolio
- Conditions being monitored
- Swine flu and viral fever
- Geographic scope
- All districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Hospital reviews
- Testing facilities and treatment arrangements
- Patient monitoring
- Suspected and infected patients visiting hospitals
- Public message
- Pathak said there was no need to panic and that the government was prepared
- Prevention focus
- Cleanliness and hygiene in hospitals