Centre has issued advisory to state governments over the preparedness on seasonal Influenza (H1N1). Union Health Minister J P Nadda today held a high level meeting in New Delhi over the issue and reviewed the preparedness. The Health Ministry has undertaken adequate steps to augment capacity of health facilities to manage cases of Influenza and further strengthened its testing facilities. <br/><br/>It has also ensured availability of protective kits and masks for healthcare workers dealing with the cases. During the meeting, the officials also informed that there are sufficient tablets of Oseltamivir for early treatment of H1N1 cases. <br/><br/>Mr. Nadda said the Centre is monitoring the situation and will further strengthen nationwide awareness campaign on seasonal Influenza. The Minister also directed the Central government hospitals to earmark sufficient number of beds for H1N1 patients with additional capacity which may be used quickly whenever required.