In the face of growing Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in china, the Union health Ministry reassured the public on saturday that india is ready to handle respiratory ailments. The situation in china is "not unusual" considering the present flu season, the ministry emphasized.
The Directorate General of health Services (DGHS) and the Ministry of health and Family Welfare chaired a Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) meeting that was held in Delhi. Experts from the indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) Division, the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), the Disaster Management Cell, the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), the World health Organization (WHO), and hospitals, including AIIMS Delhi, participated in the meeting.
The ministry explained in its news release that common seasonal infections including influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and HMPV are to blame for the rise in respiratory ailments in China. According to the ministry, "the situation in china is not unusual given the ongoing flu season," and these viruses are already in circulation around the world, especially in India.
There hasn't been an unexpected rise in incidence, according to India's strong monitoring systems for influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI), which are run by the ICMR and IDSP networks. According to the ministry, doctors from hospitals throughout the nation also verified that there was no increase in respiratory illnesses beyond seasonal fluctuations.
ICMR intends to increase the number of labs that test for HMPV as a precaution and will keep an eye on the virus's trends all year long. The Ministry of health stated, "Data from the recently conducted preparedness drill across the Country indicated that the Country is well prepared to deal with any increase in respiratory illnesses."
According to the ministry, it is keeping a careful eye on the situation in china via all possible means and has asked the WHO to send periodic reports. "The health systems and surveillance networks remain vigilant, ensuring the country is ready to respond promptly to any emerging health challenges," the statement said.
The governments of telangana and kerala advise caution in light of reports of a viral outbreak in China.
The administrations of telangana and kerala have reassured their populace that there is no reason to fear just yet despite concerns of a widespread respiratory illness and viral fever epidemic in China. Both states are keeping a careful eye on the situation and working with the appropriate health authorities.
Kerala health minister Veena George said in a facebook post that there have been no reports of any virus in china that may cause a pandemic or quickly spread to other areas. Given the considerable number of foreigners living in the state, especially those coming from china, she emphasized the importance of exercising caution.
"We are monitoring the situation in China. If an outbreak is detected that has the potential to spread to other areas, we can check its spread very quickly," she said. George also urged pregnant women, children, and the elderly to take precautions, including wearing masks.
The Directorate General of health Services (DGHS) and the Ministry of health and Family Welfare chaired a Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) meeting that was held in Delhi. Experts from the indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) Division, the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), the Disaster Management Cell, the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), the World health Organization (WHO), and hospitals, including AIIMS Delhi, participated in the meeting.
The ministry explained in its news release that common seasonal infections including influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and HMPV are to blame for the rise in respiratory ailments in China. According to the ministry, "the situation in china is not unusual given the ongoing flu season," and these viruses are already in circulation around the world, especially in India.
There hasn't been an unexpected rise in incidence, according to India's strong monitoring systems for influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI), which are run by the ICMR and IDSP networks. According to the ministry, doctors from hospitals throughout the nation also verified that there was no increase in respiratory illnesses beyond seasonal fluctuations.
ICMR intends to increase the number of labs that test for HMPV as a precaution and will keep an eye on the virus's trends all year long. The Ministry of health stated, "Data from the recently conducted preparedness drill across the Country indicated that the Country is well prepared to deal with any increase in respiratory illnesses."
According to the ministry, it is keeping a careful eye on the situation in china via all possible means and has asked the WHO to send periodic reports. "The health systems and surveillance networks remain vigilant, ensuring the country is ready to respond promptly to any emerging health challenges," the statement said.
The governments of telangana and kerala advise caution in light of reports of a viral outbreak in China.
The administrations of telangana and kerala have reassured their populace that there is no reason to fear just yet despite concerns of a widespread respiratory illness and viral fever epidemic in China. Both states are keeping a careful eye on the situation and working with the appropriate health authorities.
Kerala health minister Veena George said in a facebook post that there have been no reports of any virus in china that may cause a pandemic or quickly spread to other areas. Given the considerable number of foreigners living in the state, especially those coming from china, she emphasized the importance of exercising caution.
"We are monitoring the situation in China. If an outbreak is detected that has the potential to spread to other areas, we can check its spread very quickly," she said. George also urged pregnant women, children, and the elderly to take precautions, including wearing masks.
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