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Nadda directs states to boost response measures against dengue, malaria

As the South West Monsoon advances deeper into the Indian subcontinent, Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, on Thursday, directed states and Union Territories to strengthen surveillance, vector-control measures and healthcare preparedness to tackle a possible rise in dengue and malaria cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Centre to Invest Rs 4,800 Crore in Assam’s Waterways

The investment will be directed toward developing critical infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art ship repair facility, alternate road networks for port connectivity, and the expansion of inland terminals to facilitate cargo movement.