Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Delhi Assures Influenza Preparedness as H1N1 Cases Reach 1,777
Delhi has reported many flu cases this year.
Most of the influenza-A cases were the H1N1 type, also called swine flu.
Officials say hospitals have enough beds, doctors, medicines and equipment.
They are checking flu-related illnesses every day.
Hospitals have also received instructions about testing, treatment, masks and home care.
Officials are watching dengue, malaria and chikungunya as well.
No deaths from those three diseases have been reported.
Government teams are visiting homes and working to reduce mosquitoes.
People are being asked to wash their hands, wear masks in crowded places and see doctors instead of treating themselves.
Delhi has reported 2,392 influenza-A cases, including 1,777 H1N1 infections, so far this year.
Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said the capital has adequate beds, doctors, medicines and essential medical equipment.
Officials are conducting daily surveillance of influenza-like illness, severe respiratory infections and confirmed influenza cases.
Delhi has recorded 246 dengue, 80 malaria and 19 chikungunya cases, with no deaths reported from these diseases.
Local bodies have visited 2.38 crore houses, sprayed 3.20 lakh houses and launched 6,724 prosecutions over mosquito-control violations.
- Who
- Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Delhi health authorities, hospitals and local civic agencies.
- What
- Delhi reviewed its preparedness for seasonal influenza and mosquito-borne diseases after reporting 2,392 influenza-A cases, including 1,777 H1N1 cases.
- When
- The review was reported on August 21; one report identifies the case figures as covering 2026 so far.
- Where
- Delhi and New Delhi.
- Why
- To support early detection, timely treatment, disease surveillance and adequate hospital capacity.
- Influenza-A cases
- 2,392 reported in Delhi so far this year
- H1N1 cases
- 1,777; the predominant influenza strain reported in Delhi
- Other influenza classifications
- 37 H1 cases, 138 H3 cases and 440 other influenza cases
- Mosquito-borne disease cases
- 246 dengue, 80 malaria and 19 chikungunya cases
- Reported deaths
- No deaths reported from dengue, malaria or chikungunya
- Surveillance network
- 35 sentinel hospitals, two apex referral laboratories at AIIMS and NCDC, and one malaria reference laboratory at MAMC
- Vector-control activity
- 2.38 crore house visits, 3.20 lakh houses sprayed, 91,217 mosquito-positive houses identified, 74,591 notices issued and 6,724 prosecutions launched
