In Hanoi, to proactively prevent monkeypox from entering and spreading in the area, the Hanoi Department of Health requested the city CDC to closely monitor developments in the monkeypox situation in the world and in Vietnam. South to promptly advise on epidemic prevention and control measures appropriate to the actual situation.
On the other hand, coordinate with Noi Bai International Airport and related units to strengthen surveillance at the airport to detect suspicious cases at the border gate, especially cases returning from other countries. monkeypox epidemic is circulating.
In addition, the city CDC proactively organizes retraining and updated training on supervision instructions and sample collection skills to diagnose pathogens for the Health Center and related units.
For Health Centers of districts, towns, and cities, the City Department of Health requires these units to strengthen supervision in the community, medical examination and treatment facilities, dermatology rooms, and medical treatment facilities. ARV and Methadone treatment for early detection of suspected cases of the disease. At the same time, immediately notify the Hanoi Center for Disease Control to coordinate investigation and treatment when detecting suspected cases of the disease.
Along with that, the City Department of Health also requires public and non-public hospitals, infectious diseases departments, dermatology clinics, ARV and Methadone treatment facilities to proactively screen and exploit money carefully. History and epidemiological factors detected suspected cases of monkeypox.
“In case a suspected case is detected, you must immediately contact the local Medical Center and the Hanoi Center for Disease Control to coordinate epidemiological investigation, collect specimens and deploy appropriate measures. epidemic prevention and control measures,” Hanoi Department of Health noted.
The Hanoi Department of Health also requires public and non-public medical examination and treatment facilities to proactively review and prepare medicine, equipment, and human resources in examination work, and well organize distribution and collection of drugs. , providing first aid, treating patients, avoiding cross-infection, especially minimizing human deaths due to epidemics. At the same time, perform good medical waste management to avoid spreading pathogens to the community.