Doctors urge regular check-ups as seasonal flu cases rise

Hospitals report a steady increase in outpatient visits this month. Training and awareness programmes will run alongside the main effort, officials said, to make sure the changes are understood and used widely.

Doctors reminded readers that this article is general information, not medical advice, and that anyone with symptoms should consult a qualified professional.

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Officials said the decision follows months of consultation with residents, experts and industry groups, and will be reviewed again after the first six months.

People familiar with the planning said several smaller measures are expected to follow, including pilot programmes in a handful of districts before any wider rollout.

“It is early days, yet the direction of travel is clearly positive.”

What happens next

A spokesperson said the team would publish progress figures every quarter so that the public can judge results for themselves.

Observers will be watching the next few weeks closely, as early results often shape how long-term plans are adjusted.

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