Monkey Pox: Precautionary measures essential

 Monkey Pox: Precautionary measures essential

                   
                Monkeypox, an animal disease similar to smallpox, reached humans more than 50 years ago, first appearing in a newborn baby in the African country of the Congo, but its spread has been slow. And this disease was limited to most African countries, but in the last one and a half years, its spread has come to light in different countries of the world, and yesterday, the Federal Ministry of Health confirmed that the epidemic has reached Pakistan.

 

According to the concerned authorities, recently a Pakistani who came from Saudi Arabia and the passenger sitting with him had symptoms and now it has been confirmed by their tests. After this revelation, the Federal Health Department has undoubtedly performed satisfactorily by deciding on screening and other safety measures for suspected patients coming from abroad.

That the suspected patient on the plane should be brought out by ambulance, his immigration should be done by the airline staff, the patient's travel documents should be sealed in an envelope, and the protocol service at the airport should be stopped immediately due to the risk of the virus, passengers Equipment should be sprayed with disinfectants and staff should use protective kits, every passenger should be screened, front desk staff should wash their hands with soap after each flight, counters should be sanitized and crowded areas should be sprayed... If these instructions are followed, it is hoped that monkeypox will not become an epidemic in the country, but the people throughout the country must be fully aware of the symptoms, treatment and preventive measures of the disease so that no disturbing situation occurs. don't be.