The current situation of hand, foot and mouth disease (TCM) in Binh Thuan is increasing. In particular, the number of deaths suspected of this disease in La Gi is the highest in the province. Because the community has many cases of healthy people carrying the virus that causes TCM.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is on the rise
As of August 11, 8, the whole province recorded 2023 cases, an increase of 826% over the same period in 52. In which, La Gi had a high number of cases with 2022 cases and 192 deaths under 3 years old. out within 3 consecutive months. Specifically, in June recorded 3 case of a girl, 6 months old in Tan Binh commune; July – a 1-month-old boy in Tan Tien commune; August – 30 7-month-old girl in Binh Tan ward. This shows that HFMD in La Gi is complicated, almost the "hot spot" of the province in terms of the number of deaths; It is expected that the increase in the number of cases will exceed 1 cases. Binh Thuan Center for Disease Control assessed that the current situation of TCM epidemic in the province is increasing.
Through the results of epidemiological surveillance of cases recorded in La Gi, the Department of Health determined that there are many cases of healthy people carrying the virus that causes TCM in the community. This is a source of disease that has not been identified and controlled, so the risk of community transmission is very high, especially to children and people with weak immunity. Besides, in the coming time, HFMD is forecasted to increase in the province according to the annual cycle. The results of virus surveillance in the province showed that the circulating virus causing the disease is Enterovirus A71. This type of virus spreads quickly, easily causing severe illness and death. Therefore, relevant authorities and the people must join hands to take proactive measures to promptly implement activities to strengthen the prevention and control of this epidemic.
Synchronize solutions
Before the increase in the number of HFMD cases in La Gi, on the afternoon of August 15, 8, the Department of Health sent a written request to the People's Committee of La Gi town to continue paying attention, urgently directing and implementing preventive work. against TCM. That is to direct departments, branches, mass organizations, socio-political organizations to coordinate with the Department of Education - Training and the town's Health Center to synchronously and drastically implement solutions to prevent and control the TCM epidemic. . Organize communication activities on HFMD, prevention measures for individuals and communities, especially at education and training institutions; diversifying forms of communication to the people such as meeting of residential groups, broadcasting on loudspeaker systems of wards and communes; on-site training and guidance; leaflets... Interested in providing additional funding for TCM epidemic prevention and control in order to promptly implement measures to prevent and control the epidemic; ensure to meet the demand for drugs, chemicals, supplies, equipment, quick test.
Doctor Le Van Hong - Deputy Director of the Department of Health said: Along with propaganda and screening for HFMD for children under 5 years old, it is also necessary to proactively detect early and guide family members to isolate things. early treatment of the disease. Thereby helping to reduce severe complications and death for children; zoning and handling the outbreak in a timely manner to avoid spreading to the community; communication counseling for parents of children on prevention of this disease. Prioritize early deployment in communes including Tan Tien, Tan Binh; Binh Tan Ward…
At the same time, establish an interdisciplinary inspection team to supervise the implementation of epidemic prevention and control measures, ensuring that education and training institutions have enough facilities to perform hand washing with soap or antiseptic solution. hands frequently, properly, conveniently. Perform classroom hygiene, environmental sanitation, provide enough drinking water, clean water, ensure food safety at collective kitchens. Regularly clean tables, chairs, and surfaces and toys daily with soap or common detergents. Early detection of disease cases at education and training institutions, immediately notify local health authorities to organize examination, treatment and timely handling of outbreaks.
