BENGALURU: The state well being division on Monday stated the latest rise in H1N1 influenza instances is a part of the same old seasonal sample in the course of the monsoon and stated the state is ready to deal with any additional improve in instances.
Influenza in Karnataka typically information two seasonal peaks from January to March and July to September. In response to surveillance information from the Built-in Well being Data Platform (IHIP), the state has recorded 4,212 laboratory-confirmed influenza-positive instances throughout 32 districts as of August 22, 2026. A complete of 4,583 instances had been recorded in 2025 and three,903 instances in 2024.
Well being Minister UT Khader chaired a evaluate assembly with senior well being officers from the districts to evaluate the present scenario and preparedness. Officers within the division stated the state’s medical infrastructure and the inventory of important medicines are sufficient to handle in case of a rise in instances or an outbreak-like scenario.
As a part of its preparedness measures, Karnataka has strengthened surveillance for influenza-like sickness (ILI) and extreme acute respiratory an infection (SARI) consistent with WHO and Union well being ministry pointers. Designated sentinel surveillance websites underneath the ICMR-NCDC community and Viral Analysis and Diagnostic Laboratories are getting used for pan-respiratory virus surveillance, pattern assortment and well timed testing, he stated.
Well being amenities throughout the state have additionally been directed to make sure sufficient shares of important provides, together with PPE kits, N95 masks and Oseltamivir, an antiviral medication used within the remedy of influenza. Healthcare staff have been sensitised to determine ILI and SARI signs early, assess danger and handle instances appropriately.
