To deal with the H1N1 influenza in Odisha, the state government has asked its Chief District Medical Officers (CDMOs) to remain prepared.
"In view of the coming transmission season and behaviour of Influenza A H1N1 in recent past, the health administration needs to remain prepared in terms of infrastructure, logistics and trained personnel," said Health Secretary Arti Ahuja in a letter to the CDMOs.
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‘Odisha experienced an explosive outbreak of dengue during monsoon period, particularly in industrial and urban areas of the state.’
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During the year 2015, it was observed that a large number of death cases were reported across the country due to seasonal influenza which was more than the number recorded during the time of pandemic, said Ahuja.
A total of 75 cases with 13 deaths were reported in Odisha in 2015 while in the year 2016, only one case has been reported so far, she added. In another letter, the Health Secretary asked the CDMOs to take steps to eliminate vector-borne disease dengue.
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Nagakanni has been suffering with severe fever and respiratory problems for the past seven days and has tested positive for H1N1 influenza virus.
"The state experienced an explosive outbreak of dengue during monsoon period, particularly in industrial and urban areas of the state. Though it is a fact that the incidence has declined considerably, sporadic cases are still being reported from rural areas of different districts," Ahuja said.
Source: IANS
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Nagakanni has been suffering with severe fever and respiratory problems for the past seven days and has tested positive for H1N1 influenza virus.
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"The state experienced an explosive outbreak of dengue during monsoon period, particularly in industrial and urban areas of the state. Though it is a fact that the incidence has declined considerably, sporadic cases are still being reported from rural areas of different districts," Ahuja said.
Source: IANS
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