Northeast Desk, 23rd March: Health authorities in Naharlagun have issued a warning to all healthcare facilities, both government and private, in response to a surge in suspected cases of Mumps in the Twin Capital City. The Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) Surveillance Unit report reveals a total of 88 suspected cases of Mumps from various areas of the Capital city.
The alarming increase in cases has triggered the activation of an Outbreak event alert in the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) Portal. Consequently, health facility in-charges across the ICR have been instructed to heighten vigilance and take immediate steps to curb the disease’s transmission.
Key measures outlined by health authorities include intensified Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities, meticulous tracing of cases, accurate clinical diagnosis, and prompt treatment of affected individuals.
Moreover, Medical Officers in charge (MO I/Cs) and Health and Wellness Officers (HWOs) have been directed to ensure real-time reporting of Mumps cases on the IHIP Portal, providing essential contact information for effective monitoring and management.
The proactive measures taken by health officials underscore the gravity of the situation and highlight the concerted efforts to mitigate the spread of Mumps in the region.
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