
Alert against infectious diseases
The Hindu
Caution on spread of dengue, chikungunya and leptospirosis
The Health Department has sounded an alert against the outbreak of infectious diseases now that heavy rains have inundated large parts of the State .
Health Minister Veena George convened a meeting of the district medical officers to assess the preparedness of districts. She directed the Director of Health Services and the Director of Medical Education to ensure that hospitals are prepared to meet any emergency situation arising out of rain and flooding.

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