Principal Secretary Health Praveer Krishna reviewed activities pertaining to stemming of seasonal and infectious diseases as well as precautions to be taken in ensuing months here on Thursday.
The meeting was informed that necessary precautions are being exercised in the entire country following outbreak of Ebola virus diseases in Africa.
Though not a single case of this disease has been found in India even then Government of India and all States are keeping a strict watch in this regard. To ensure that cases of malaria and dengue do not increase, grills of coolers will be removed and burnt under a drive to be launched with the assistance of municipal corporation. Besides, process to remove water from coolers and get them dried will also be undertaken on a large scale.
A workshop in the backdrop of action plan for next year will be held on December 17. At the workshop, experts will also inform about necessary precautions pertaining to Ebola virus. Information about safety measures will also be given at the workshop so that common people do not panic due to this virus.
The meeting discussed efforts made during last 3 months to control malaria and dengue diseases at some places in the state. The Principal Secretary praised the government servants who are continuously engaged in awareness works to control these diseases. The Principal Secretary said that about 4000 government servants of Public Health & Family Welfare Department, Bhopal Municipal Corporation and other departments have been treating and giving guidance dedicatedly to people to prevent diseases. These efforts have been successful.
Praveer Krishna also reviewed arrangements made in the state for treatment of swine flu.
The meeting was informed that special arrangements of masks, medicines and expert staff have been made at all district hospitals. Free treatment and consultation is being given at OPDs of all district hospitals from 8 am to 8 pm. People have been urged to reach nearest hospital and get treated if they have symptoms like cold, cough, neck pain, chest pain with fever for one or two days.
They should take medicines prescribed by doctors in case of swine flu. Advance life support vehicle has also been made available in districts. One can reach hospital soon by using this facility.
Director Health Dr Navneet Kothari, Chief Medical and Health Officer, Bhopal Dr Pankaj Shukla and other officers were present at the workshop.