New Delhi: This center has written to the State and UTS that emphasizes the acceleration of prevention and control activities for diseases borne by vectors such as dengue fever, without cutting any angle for safety from Covid-19.
In a letter to the Head of Secretary and Administrators from all countries and UTS, Uni Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said Entomological supervision, source reduction activities and rapid vector control measures must be carried out to minimize the risk of transmission.
He also underlined the need to keep the fast response team ready with all the logistics needed for timely deployment to combat the fever outbreak.
Bhushan said a surge has been reported in the number of cases of diseases transmitted through vectors (VBDs) such as dengue in several bags in several countries in recent weeks.
The dissemination and transmission of this disease is influenced by environmental factors, and their maximum transmission during the monsoon and post-monsoon period due to a pleasant environment for vector proliferation.
“Therefore, it is very important that sustainable efforts are made to reduce vector density (mosquitoes) to control these diseases.” Given this, I want to emphasize the acceleration of activities for VBDS prevention and control without cutting any angle for safety in Covid-19, “said Bhushan in a letter in September 10.
Entomological surveillance, source reduction activities and fast vector control steps It must be carried out to minimize the risk of transmission, the letter states.
To enable monitoring of disease trends, Bhushan urges the state to ensure that all reporting sites submit their reports without delay.
Quick response team must be prepared with all the logistics needed for timely deployment to combat Fever, he said.
All hospitals must be warned to prepare an emergency plan, ensure the availability of diagnostics, drugs and other equipment needed for the care or management of VBD cases.
In addition, the availability of ice insectics and equipment must be ensured at all levels to carry out activities v Etertor and source control, wherever needed, through focal and fogging insecticide sprays etc., the letter said.
Adequate resources have been provided under the National Health Mission to carry out this activity.
By stating that the multi-sector approach is needed to control VBD, Bhushan said the role of departments such as urban and rural development and the Pancayati department is very important.
“Asked that shared reviews can be held with these department officials to ensure their active involvement in vector control activities simultaneously.
The community must also be sensitive to participation in vector control and adopt personal protection measures.” Status and readiness to do all the steps above can be personally reviewed at your level to facilitate preventive measures, detect any potential outbreaks, to do quick and effective steps for transmission control and to provide comprehensive care to minimize morbidity and mortality Borne disease, “said the letter.