Praja Arogya Vedika (PAV), linked to Jan Swasthya Abhiyan, has urged India's Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda, to take immediate precautionary measures regarding hantavirus infections. This call comes in the wake of a recent outbreak on a cruise ship that resulted in three deaths and several infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued alerts about Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), which carries a mortality rate of 30% to 40% in severe cases. PAV highlighted the importance of not overlooking the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed vulnerabilities in the healthcare system, including shortages of hospital beds and medical supplies. The organization is advocating for enhanced disease surveillance, timely advisories from the Indian Council of Medical Research, and public awareness initiatives involving civil society. Strengthening health surveillance at airports and for international travelers is also a priority as India prepares for potential public health emergencies.