Question : Separate Ward for Dengue Patients

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:


(a) whether the cases of dengue and swine flu have been reported in the country throughout the year and if so, the details thereof along with the number of deaths therefrom in the country during the current year, State/UT-wise;

(b) whether separate wards for dengue and swine flu have been earmarked in Central Government Hospitals throughout the year, if so, the details thereof, Hospital-wise;

(c) whether the Government has received complaints about healthcare workers getting inadequate protection while dealing with patients of dengue and swine flu in Central Government Hospitals, if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and the current
year; and

(d) the corrective steps taken by the Government to keep dengue and swine flu cases under control and protect the life of people and healthcare workers?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)
(a): During 2019 (till 9th June), a total of 6210 cases and 6 deaths have been reported due to Dengue in the country. State-wise dengue cases and deaths reported in the country during the current year (till 9th June) are at Annexure-I.

The States/Union Territories (UTs) wise cases and deaths reported for seasonal influenza A (H1N1)/Swine flu for the current year are at Annexure-II.

(b): Government of India (GoI) guidelines on Dengue case management advise for having a dengue corner in the hospitals including in Central Government Hospitals during the transmission season which is functional round the clock with adequate trained manpower and logistics. The treatment facilities for seasonal influenza A (H1N1)/Swine flu are available in all Government health facilities/Hospitals in all States. A statement regarding the three Central Government hospitals namely Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi and Lady Harding Medical College, New Delhi is at Annexure – III.

(c): No such complaints have been received in this regard.

(d): Public Health is a State subject. Government of India (GoI) provides necessary assistance and guidance to State Governments for strengthening their health care system and to take prompt measures to keep Dengue and Swine flu cases under control and protect the lives of people and healthcare workers. Detailed statement on steps taken in this regard is at Annexure- IV.