Jammu and Kashmir Health Department on Thursday urged general public to Dial 102 Toll Free number in case of swine flu like symptoms. 

"The general public should immediately contact on toll free number-102 if they feel any symptom of H1N1 swine flu,'' Dr Pawan Kotwal, Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education today said while chairing a meeting here. He also directed for strengthening treatment facilities and patient care in the government hospitals for persons with dengue and H1N1 symptoms.Dr Kotwal further said that market survey should be conducted to ascertain whether the chemist shops have essential drug, Oseltamivir available with them and district hospitals should also inform about the availability of the medicine with them.He issued instructions for dealing with dengue and H1N1 swine flu cases here at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H). 

Dr Kotwal directed the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) to form special squads for carrying out cleanliness drive and fogging in the areas from where maximum dengue cases are being reported. ‘’Fumigation and cleaning of drains should be done regularly to prevent and control spread of vector borne virus’’, he added. Directing for strengthening the dedicated additional wards for dengue patients, Dr Kotwal directed GMC authorities to spare more beds and rooms for the suspected Dengue and NI HI patients. He said the test reports should be provided to the doctors immediately to start the treatment without any delay. 

"Patients should be given free medicines and other essential material from the hospital’’, he directed. Stressing on the personal health of the staff dealing with H1N1 swine flu cases, Dr Kotwal said doctors and paramedical staff should be provided with vaccines and personal protection kits for their personal safety.