National review of Metropolitan Surveillance Units for 20 cities held in Nagpur
A two-day National Review Meeting of Metropolitan Surveillance Units (MSUs) for 20 cities, themed 'Proactive Surveillance, Protected Cities', was held in Nagpur on 6â7 January 2026 to strengthen urban disease surveillance.
Summary
Metropolitan Surveillance Units (MSUs) for 20 cities were reviewed at a two-day national meeting in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 6â7 January 2026, under the theme 'Proactive Surveillance, Protected Cities'. The meeting, attended by Health Ministry Joint Secretary Saurabh Jain and NCDC Director Ranjan Das along with municipal officials from cities such as Hyderabad, Shimla, Nagpur, Patna and Bhopal, aimed to strengthen urban disease surveillance in Tier-I and Tier-II cities, focusing on early warning systems and coordinated response.
Key facts
- Meeting
- National Review Meeting of Metropolitan Surveillance Units
- Venue, dates
- Nagpur, 6â7 January 2026
- Coverage
- 20 cities
- Theme
- Proactive Surveillance, Protected Cities
- Officials
- JS Saurabh Jain (MoHFW); NCDC Director Ranjan Das
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of the National Review Meeting of Metropolitan Surveillance Units held in Nagpur in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C â Proactive Surveillance, Protected Cities
PIB (Health): the meeting was held under the theme 'Proactive Surveillance, Protected Cities'.
The Metropolitan Surveillance Units review meeting in Nagpur (January 2026) covered how many cities?
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Correct answer: C â 20
PIB (Health): the meeting was held for 20 cities across the country.