Archive · 29 Aug 2026

Telangana Reviews Seasonal Disease Preparedness Amid Influenza Rise

Telangana Reviews Seasonal Disease Preparedness Amid Influenza Rise

Telangana’s health minister held a meeting about illnesses that become more common during certain seasons.

He asked officials how they are preventing these diseases.

He also asked whether government hospitals are ready to care for patients.

The minister told officials to watch for diseases more closely.

He asked them to carry out more fever surveys.

He also directed them to increase mosquito-control work.

Officials were told to monitor flu-like illness cases carefully.

This is important because seasonal flu cases have risen in Delhi, Maharashtra, and other states.

Officials said the situation in Telangana is currently under control.

They also said hospitals have the testing supplies they need.

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