Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviews country's H1N1 preparedness amid swine flu surge

Aug 21, 2026

The Union Health Minister reviewed the national surveillance and epidemiological situation, ILI and SARI trends, testing and laboratory surveillance, and preparedness of healthcare facilities...

H1N1 surge: IMA urges caution, warns against self-medication with antibiotics and antivirals

Aug 26, 2026

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday issued a public health advisory on the seasonal surge in Influenza A (H1N1), or swine flu, during...

Kerala: Ernakulam reports 3 deaths, 11 confirmed H1NI cases since January 2024

Jul 21, 2024

According to the district medical office press release, this year, 134 suspected H1N1 cases and 11 confirmed H1N1 cases have been reported in the...

Delhi's LNJP Hospital readies 70-bed backup ward to handle potential surge in H1N1 cases

Aug 25, 2026

Amid a rise in H1N1 Influenza cases in the national capital, the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital has set up a dedicated...

Karnataka Health Dept says rise in H1N1 cases part of seasonal surge, no need to panic

Aug 24, 2026

The Health Minister chaired a comprehensive review meeting of all senior health officials at the state and district levels and reassured that the state...

No new H1N1 strain identified; what we're seeing is seasonal influenza uptick: Former WHO Chief Scientist

Aug 24, 2026

Amid concerns over the rising number of H1N1 influenza cases in several cities, former World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan has...