The current situation of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in Binh Thuan is increasing. Of which, the number of suspected deaths due to this disease in La Gi is the highest in the province. Because there are many cases of healthy people carrying the virus that causes HFMD in the community.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is on the rise
As of August 11, 2023, the whole province recorded 826 cases, an increase of 52% over the same period in 2022. Of which, La Gi had a high number of cases with 192 cases and 3 deaths under 3 years old occurred in the 3 consecutive months. Specifically, in June, 1 case of a 30-month-old girl was recorded in Tan Binh commune; in July - 1 21-month-old boy in Tan Tien commune; in August - 1 17-month-old girl in Binh Tan ward. This shows that the HFMD disease in La Gi is complicated, almost the "hot spot" of the province in terms of the number of deaths; it is forecasted that the increase in the number of cases will exceed 200 cases. The Center for Disease Control of Binh Thuan province assessed that the HFMD epidemic situation in the province is currently increasing.
Through the results of epidemiological surveillance of cases recorded in La Gi, the Department of Health has determined that there are likely to be many cases of healthy people carrying the virus that causes hand, foot and mouth disease in the community. This is a source of disease that has not been identified and controlled, so the risk of spreading to the community is very high, especially in children and people with weak immune systems. In addition, in the coming time, hand, foot and mouth disease is forecast to increase in the province in an annual cycle. The results of virus surveillance in the province show that the circulating virus type causing the disease is Enterovirus A71. This is a fast-spreading virus type that can easily cause serious illness and death. Therefore, relevant authorities and people should join hands to proactively implement measures to strengthen prevention and control of this disease in a timely manner.
Synchronize solutions
Faced with the increase in the number of cases of hand-foot-mouth disease in La Gi, on the afternoon of August 15, 2023, the Department of Health issued a document requesting the People's Committee of La Gi town to continue to pay attention to, urgently direct and implement work to prevent and control hand-foot-mouth disease. That is to direct departments, branches, unions, political and social organizations to coordinate with the Department of Education and Training and the Town Health Center to synchronously and drastically deploy solutions to prevent and control hand-foot-mouth disease. Organize communication activities on hand-foot-mouth disease, preventive measures for individuals and communities, especially at educational and training institutions; diversify forms of communication to people such as neighborhood meetings, broadcast on loudspeaker systems of wards and communes; on-site training and guidance; leaflets... Pay attention to supporting additional funding for hand-foot-mouth disease prevention and control to promptly implement disease prevention and control measures; ensure adequate supply of medicines, chemicals, supplies, equipment, and rapid tests.
Dr. Le Van Hong - Deputy Director of the Department of Health said: Along with propaganda, screening for hand-foot-mouth disease for children under 5 years old also needs to be carried out to proactively detect early, instruct family members to isolate and treat early cases. This will help reduce serious complications and deaths for children; promptly isolate and handle outbreaks to avoid spreading to the community; provide communication advice to parents of children about disease prevention. Priority is given to early implementation in communes including Tan Tien, Tan Binh; Binh Tan ward...
At the same time, establish an interdisciplinary inspection team to monitor the implementation of epidemic prevention measures, ensuring that educational and training facilities have sufficient facilities to wash hands with soap or hand sanitizer regularly, properly and conveniently. Clean classrooms, clean the environment, provide enough drinking water, clean water, ensure food safety in collective kitchens. Regularly clean tables, chairs, clean surfaces and toys daily with soap or common detergents. Early detection of cases of disease at educational and training facilities, immediately notify local health authorities to organize examination, treatment and timely handling of outbreaks.
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