What steps has the Union Health Ministry taken to monitor ILI and SARI trends in children and adolescents
Union Health Ministry directs States to monitor ILI and SARI trends in children and adolescents
The Union Health Ministry has taken several steps to monitor Influenza-like illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) trends in children and adolescents. These steps include:
- Directing states to monitor ILI and SARI cases specifically in children and adolescents.
- Issuing guidelines to healthcare providers for the diagnosis and management of ILI and SARI in this age group.
- Enhancing surveillance mechanisms to track the number of cases and identify any outbreaks or trends.
- Providing support and training to healthcare facilities to improve their capacity to diagnose and manage ILI and SARI cases.
- Collaborating with research institutions and experts to continuously study the patterns and characteristics of ILI and SARI in children and adolescents.
- Regularly reviewing and updating the national guidelines and protocols for the management of ILI and SARI in this age group.
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