The Directorate of Public Health has upped its surveillance to ensure timely reporting of cases from all health facilities, schools and hostels. It asked health officials to hold outbreak investigation and submit detailed reports, and to reinforce community awareness on prevention and early treatment.
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March 3, 2026The Directorate of Public Health has upped its surveillance to ensure timely reporting of cases from all health facilities, schools and hostels. It asked health officials to hold outbreak investigation and submit detailed reports, and to reinforce community awareness on prevention and early treatment.