Health Ministry Issues H1N1 Alert as Delhi Cases Top 1,700

The Indian Health Ministry has issued a formal alert as H1N1 cases in Delhi surpassed 1,700, prompting a review of treatment facilities.

Officials are urging citizens to monitor symptoms such as high fever and respiratory distress, especially as the seasonal surge continues to impact hospitals.

Health Minister JP Nadda has directed local authorities to increase testing capacity and ensure the availability of antiviral medications in all public clinics.