9 IPS Officer Trainees test positive for H1N1 in SVP National Police Academy

A total of 9 IPS Officer Trainees tested positive for H1N1. They were all admitted to different hospitals in the city. Three of them have already been discharged. Throat swabs were taken from all trainees who complained of cough / cold / fever. 917 vaccines were already administered in the campus to the trainees, workers, faculty and families. 2764 dosages of homeopathic medicine were also administered.

Dr. G. Srinivas Rao, Special Officer, Epidemic and Dr. Lalitha, District Surveillance Officer, R.R. District along with medical team of four doctors camped at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad on 21.02.2015 from 0900 hrs. They have conducted a sensitization programme on H1N1 to IPS Officer Trainees, participants of other courses, faculty and staff of the SVP National Police Academy. Medical screening of all trainees was done and symptomatics were provided prophylactic treatment. All preventive measures like sanitization, personal hygiene and quarantine are being taken. Dr. Jyoti Buddha Prakash, IAS, Commissioner, Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Telangana is doing the overall monitoring of the situation and providing necessary support from State Government.