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Second H1N1 Case Detected in Ujjain’s Khachrod, 66‑Year‑Old Patient Under Treatment
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 09:36 AM
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Ujjain district health officials have confirmed a second H1N1 infection in Khachrod, where 66‑year‑old Nanuram is receiving care at a private hospital.
Ujjain district health authorities reported the confirmation of a second H1N1 (swine flu) case in the town of Khachrod. Laboratory tests on a 66‑year‑old resident, identified as Nanuram, returned positive for the H1N1 virus.
Nanuram has been admitted to a private hospital in Khachrod where he is receiving supportive care, including antiviral medication and monitoring of vital signs. The hospital staff have been instructed to follow strict infection‑control protocols to prevent further spread.
The district health department has issued an alert to local clinics and hospitals, urging them to remain vigilant, conduct rapid testing for any flu‑like symptoms, and report suspected cases immediately. Health officials also reiterated the importance of vaccination and public awareness about hygiene measures.
This case follows a recent fatality linked to H1N1 in the same district, prompting heightened surveillance across Ujjain. Authorities continue to track contacts of the patient and have scheduled community outreach to reinforce preventive guidelines.
Nanuram has been admitted to a private hospital in Khachrod where he is receiving supportive care, including antiviral medication and monitoring of vital signs. The hospital staff have been instructed to follow strict infection‑control protocols to prevent further spread.
The district health department has issued an alert to local clinics and hospitals, urging them to remain vigilant, conduct rapid testing for any flu‑like symptoms, and report suspected cases immediately. Health officials also reiterated the importance of vaccination and public awareness about hygiene measures.
This case follows a recent fatality linked to H1N1 in the same district, prompting heightened surveillance across Ujjain. Authorities continue to track contacts of the patient and have scheduled community outreach to reinforce preventive guidelines.