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Union Health Minister J P Nadda has directed all hospitals under the central government that no patient suffering from fever or suspected to have dengue should be denied treatment.

He directed that the number of beds, if needed, should be increased to accommodate all patients who are visiting the hospitals for treatment for dengue. Mr Nadda stated this at a high level meeting chaired by him today with Medical Superintendents of Ram Manohar Lohia, Safdarjung and Lady Hardinge Hospitals in New Delhi.

Talking to media, Mr Nadda said Health Ministry has been constantly monitoring the dengue situation in Delhi and all necessary arrangements are being made. He said his Ministry is ready to offer Delhi government whatever support it needs to tackle dengue.