Detecting many anthrax outbreaks in Dien Bien, the Ministry of Health gives an urgent warning

• On the afternoon of June 2, the Ministry of Health informed that, according to the report of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) of Dien Bien province, from May 5, 2023 to May 30, 2023 in Tua Chua district recorded 3 outbreaks of skin anthrax with 13 cases.

In which, in Muong Bang commune (1 coal outbreak), Xa Nhe commune (2 coal outbreaks), no deaths have been recorded yet. All cases had an epidemiological history related to slaughtering and eating buffaloes and cows.

To proactively prevent and control anthrax infection from animals to humans, on June 2, 2023, the Department of Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Health sent official dispatch No. 616/DP-DT to request the Director of the Department of Health of Dien Bien province directing units in the area to urgently perform key tasks:

Closely monitor the health status of people involved in slaughtering and using the same source of bovine meat with the above cases and those in close contact with the case for timely prevention and treatment.

Strengthen surveillance and early detection of suspected cases of anthrax. Treat the environment in the outbreak area according to regulations.

Strengthen coordination with veterinary agencies and relevant departments and agencies in monitoring and detecting anthrax in animals to take timely preventive measures in humans. Coordinating in the investigation and handling of anthrax outbreaks in animals.

Strengthen communication on measures to prevent anthrax transmission from animals to humans. Pay special attention to high-risk areas and people who raise, trade and slaughter buffaloes and cows. It is recommended that people do not slaughter and use food from dead buffaloes, cows and horses of unknown origin.

The unit directs medical examination and treatment facilities in the area to be ready to well organize the collection, isolation and treatment of patients and promptly notify the CDC to investigate and handle the outbreak.

To coordinate in the prevention and control of diseases transmitted from animals to humans in accordance with the provisions of Joint Circular No. 16/2013/TTLT-BYT-BNN&PTNT dated May 27, 2013 of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. . Report on infectious diseases according to Circular No. 54/2015/TT-BYT dated December 28, 2015 of the Minister of Health on the Department of Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health.

Also in Official Letter 616/DP-DT, the Department of Preventive Medicine requested the Director of the Central Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology to direct, guide and support localities in investigating, monitoring and monitoring suspected cases. infections, close contacts of cases.

Handle outbreaks according to regulations. Guide and support the local confirmatory testing of samples from suspected human cases.

Consider training to build local capacity in monitoring, detecting, investigating and handling anthrax outbreaks in humans as well as guiding coordination with the veterinary sector.

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