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‘Strict isolation, proper documentation’: Delhi health officials issues advisory to tackle HMPV outbreak | India News

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Jan 5, 2025


'Strict isolation, proper documentation': Delhi health officials issues advisory to tackle HMPV outbreak
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NEW DELHI: Health officials in Delhi on Sunday released guidelines to tackle potential health risks associated with Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) and other respiratory ailments. Dr Vandana Bagga, Director General of Health Services, held discussions with chief district medical officers and the state Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) officer regarding respiratory illness preparedness in Delhi.
As per the advisory, hospitals must report cases of Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) through the IHIP Portal. They must also isolate suspected cases and follow standard safety measures. Proper documentation requirements have also been established for SARI cases and laboratory-confirmed influenza instances to facilitate accurate tracking.
Additionally, hospitals must have paracetamol, antihistamines, bronchodilators, cough syrups, and oxygen available for treating mild cases.
These measures were implemented following reports of increased respiratory ailments in China.
According to the statement, data from the IDSP , National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) as of January 2, 2025, indicates no significant increase in respiratory illnesses.



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