BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha govt has issued an alert to 5 scientific faculties and 30 district headquarters hospitals in the wake of Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala.
The rare virus, mainly transmitted through fruit bats, reportedly claimed 11 lives in the southern state. In a letter to the scientific authorities, the director of Health Services), Braja Kishore Brahma, underscored the need to take preventive measures towards the fatal virus as treatment options have been restricted.
Although no such case was once reported from any part of the state to this point, the well being department has requested the hospitals to prepare themselves for contingencies. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, has already arrange an remoted ward to admit patients troubled with the virus, its dean, Bikas Bhatia, mentioned.
The well being department additionally steered folks to keep away from eating culmination that are half-eaten via bats or birds. It mentioned that a detailed advisory, with preventive measures and commonplace signs, could be issued soon.
The rare virus, mainly transmitted through fruit bats, reportedly claimed 11 lives in the southern state. In a letter to the scientific authorities, the director of Health Services), Braja Kishore Brahma, underscored the need to take preventive measures towards the fatal virus as treatment options have been restricted.
Although no such case was once reported from any part of the state to this point, the well being department has requested the hospitals to prepare themselves for contingencies. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, has already arrange an remoted ward to admit patients troubled with the virus, its dean, Bikas Bhatia, mentioned.
The well being department additionally steered folks to keep away from eating culmination that are half-eaten via bats or birds. It mentioned that a detailed advisory, with preventive measures and commonplace signs, could be issued soon.
Odisha health department issues alert
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