166 fresh H1N1 cases in Delhi in 24 hours
Delhi has recorded 166 new H1N1 cases in a single day, bringing the total to 2,612. Local officials are inspecting hospital preparedness while political opposition criticizes the state of government-run medical facilities.
Why it matters
Rising influenza cases coupled with political disputes over healthcare infrastructure underscore the strain on public health systems in major urban centers.
Delhi reported 166 fresh H1N1 cases in the last 24 hours, an increase from the 138 cases recorded the previous day, taking the cumulative tally to 2,612, officials said on Thursday. Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh inspected Indira Gandhi Hospital at Dwarka in view of the rising number of H1N1 cases in the national capital and reviewed the preparedness of the hospital and the Health Department.
The total number of H1N1 cases in Delhi stood at 2,612, and cumulative Influenza-A cases around 3,300, as per an official statement. The Minister said he has been closely monitoring preparedness across hospitals.
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