"NSAIDs drugs (Aspirin, Dispirin, Brufen, Voveran, etc.) will be banned for over-the-counter (OTC) sale by chemists from August 15 till November 30. It will be sold only on the basis of prescription by a qualified doctor.
"According to dengue experts, these drugs may add to the haemorrhage symptoms and can cause death in dengue patients," said a senior Delhi government official.
"IgM (Mac ELISA) kits will be provided centrally by NIV, Pune," said the official.
Hospitals have been asked to keep adequate blood and supplies. Besides, all Delhi government hospitals, structures and institutions have been asked to procure mosquito-proof air coolers (MPC) designed by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
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"Mosquito bed nets will be made available at each of the 33 Sentinel Surveillance Hospitals.
Jain has also directed that all advisories regarding dengue and its management with respect to government and private hospitals, dispensaries, laboratories and general public be redrafted and simplified.
"The misconception, particularly regarding platelet count, amongst general public and healthcare providers should be clarified in the said advisories," the minister said.