(PLO) – The Ministry of Health requests the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to strengthen prevention of pink eye epidemic.
In order to strengthen the prevention of pink eye epidemic and limit the number of cases in the coming time, on the afternoon of September 21, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong issued a document requesting the Chairman of the People’s Committee to pay attention and direct The Department of Health strengthens supervision, early detection and timely handling of pink eye outbreaks in the area.
Localities need to strengthen the organization and guidance on implementing measures to prevent pink eye infection at kindergartens, schools, agencies, factories and communities.
Medical examination and treatment facilities in the province need to well organize consultation and treatment of pink eye, promptly notify units and localities where patients are located to deploy disease prevention measures. At the same time, it is necessary to fully prepare so as not to lack drugs, supplies, chemicals, and epidemic prevention equipment, and strengthen hospital infection control in accordance with regulations.
The Department of Information and Communications presides over and coordinates with the Department of Health and mass media agencies to increase propaganda about pink eye so that people can understand the causes, transmission routes and disease prevention measures in the community. .
It is necessary to regularly broadcast messages and recommendations to the community on mass media about the Ministry of Health’s measures to prevent pink eye.
It is recommended to take people with pink eye to a medical examination and treatment facility when there are signs of sensitivity to light, blurred vision, symptoms last more than 1 week, get worse or do not improve, or have pus or mucus in the eyes. , fever with pain.
The Department of Education and Training of provinces and cities needs to direct educational establishments in the area to implement measures to prevent pink eye in schools, and immediately notify local medical facilities when detected. disease to deploy early and thorough outbreak treatment.
Preschool education facilities need to ensure school hygiene, teachers guide and help children with clean personal hygiene, ensure each child has their own towel, wash their face with clean water, and wash their hands with clean water. with soap and do not rub your eyes with your hands.
Organize propaganda and guide parents on measures to prevent pink eye; Collaborate with parents to take their children to an eye specialist for appropriate medication use.
The Ministry of Health requests units to monitor and report the epidemic situation to the Department of Preventive Health according to regulations to monitor and direct disease prevention in a timely manner.
Thanh Thanh
