Pneumonia spread in China...? Intensive monitoring..?

As the spread of pneumonia in china is increasing, 6 states including tamil Nadu and karnataka have intensified surveillance. 6 indian states have put their health infrastructure on alert as the central government has advised them to be on alert given rising respiratory diseases in China. Rajasthan, gujarat, Uttarakhand, karnataka, Haryana, and tamil Nadu have been alerted. In that regard, the karnataka health Department has asked people to be aware of seasonal flu. The flu poses a greater risk to children, the elderly, pregnant women, immunocompromised people, and those taking long-term medications such as steroids, which may result in hospitalization. Symptoms include fever, chills, malaise, loss of appetite, myalgia, nausea, sneezing, and a dry cough lasting up to three weeks in high-risk groups.
Rajasthan's medical and health department has advised its staff to be alert and set up quick response teams. In its advisory, the state's health department has asked the concerned authorities to prepare an action plan to prevent and treat the disease. gujarat health and Family Welfare minister Rushikesh patel said the state has reviewed the availability of oxygen cylinders, ventilators, and beds. The central government is monitoring the situation. ICMR has issued some instructions. They have also looked into the availability of oxygen cylinders, ventilators, and beds. If such a case comes up, the government should be informed immediately. Also, plans for separate wards have been made. We are following all the guidelines received from the gujarat government and the central government.Delhi health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that a letter has been sent to all the states from the central government stating that respiratory infections have been observed in children with fever, pneumonia, and COVID-19 symptoms in China. So caution has been advised, he said. Similarly, the tamil Nadu Public health Department has advised to intensify surveillance for respiratory diseases in the state. people with severe respiratory problems due to pneumonia are advised to be identified and treated accordingly. china is reporting a high number of respiratory infections, with children particularly affected. Over the past few days, videos have surfaced on social media showing overcrowded hospitals. This has caused a health crisis in China.
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Sowmiya Sriram

30/11/2023 09:37 AM