Health Ministry cancels leave of staff, sets up 24x7 control room
The Union Health Ministry has cancelled all leave of its staff, except those availed on medical grounds, owing to India-Pakistan tensions. Leaves sanctioned prior also stand cancelled and all officers have been asked to report back to duty. Further, the ministry has set up a 24x7 command-and-control room to ensure seamless coordination between Centre and states on medical emergency preparedness.