Amid rising cases of Human May Tapneumo Virus (HPMV) across the country, the virus has now reportedly reached Maharashtra and Gujarat. To prevent the spread of this infection in Nashik district, the district hospital and Zilla Parishad health department have been put on alert.
Dr Rajendra Bagul, district health officer, and Dr Deepak Lone, deputy district health officer, called an urgent meeting with all Taluka health officials to address the situation. During the meeting, they disseminated the guidelines issued by the government to combat the virus and asked officials to activate screening and surveillance systems with increased vigilance.
Delhi’s health systems have already taken steps to combat HPMV, prompting state and district authorities to follow suit. Health officials in Nashik have been tasked with maintaining a state of preparedness and implementing strict protocols to manage potential cases. Citizens experiencing symptoms are urged to consult a doctor promptly.
Key instructions from the meeting
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Quarantine measures: Suspected patients should be immediately quarantined to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Preparation : Health systems must remain fully prepared as a precautionary measure.
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Isolation protocols: People with breathing difficulties or suspected symptoms should be isolated and monitored.
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Medical stock: Hospitals are asked to stock essential medicines such as oxygen, bronchodilators, antihistamines, paracetamol and cough syrup.
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Patient Monitoring: Patients with colds and coughs should be examined regularly and those with signs of respiratory distress should be isolated.
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Daily reports: Health officials are required to submit daily reports on suspected cases and their management.
The Ministry of Health also stressed the need for public awareness and vigilance to effectively combat the virus. With systems now on alert, medical authorities in Nashik are working diligently to ensure that any potential outbreak is quickly contained.
