The Ministry of Health reveals the details of the epidemiological surveillance program to detect the rates of spread of respiratory viruses.. and confirms: the rates of infections are normal and did not differ from last year.. and Hossam Hosni: Vaccinations are the only way to avoid complications and avoid infection.

Written by Walid Abdel Salam

Friday, November 17, 2023 08:00 AM

◄ Hossam Abdel Ghaffar: Intensifying the presence of doctors and providing all medicines and vaccines to confront seasonal influenza

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, said: Among the most famous respiratory viruses transmitted through saliva are Rhino viruses, influenza, the emerging coronavirus, respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza virus, trophozoite virus, and Epstein-Barr virus. Respiratory viruses share the majority of the symptoms that afflict the patient, which are among the most common. “Sneezing, mild fever, headache, sore throat, cough, muscle aches, and decreased appetite.

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, said that the evidence received from the Ministry’s surveillance centers indicates an increase in respiratory virus infection rates due to the onset of winter this year, which is the same rates recorded at the beginning of the winter during the past four years.

The spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population explained that the degree of preparedness in chest hospitals nationwide has been increased, coinciding with the advent of the winter season, to provide all health care services for respiratory patients, and all cases visiting hospitals suffering from symptoms of seasonal influenza and colds.

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, confirmed that the presence of doctors, nurses and pharmacists is being intensified with the provision of all medicines and vaccines for seasonal influenza vaccinations, in addition to training doctors and pharmacists and vaccinating all members of the medical team against Corona and seasonal influenza.

Dr. Wagdi Amin, Director General of the Central Administration for Chest Affairs at the Ministry of Health, said that the level of preparedness has been raised in 32 chest hospitals across the Republic. He pointed out that the strategic stock is safe and the hospitals have medicines available and they are dispensed to the patient in outpatient clinics for free.

He added that surveillance units are being allocated in hospitals to detect seasonal influenza infections, various viral mutations, or new respiratory viruses.

Dr. Wagdi Amin, Director General of the Central Administration for Chest Affairs at the Ministry of Health, pointed out that the Ministry has a strong epidemiological surveillance system for infectious diseases in 27 facilities. He stressed that respiratory syncytial virus is not a serious disease, but its spread rates are high, and the incubation period of the virus is from 4 to 6 days, and the recovery period takes from Week to week

Dr. Hossam Hosni, Head of the Scientific Committee to Combat Corona at the Ministry of Health and Population, said that inquiries about serums and vaccines can be made through the hotline 105, as it submits all inquiries to obtain vaccines.

The head of the Scientific Committee to Combat Corona at the Ministry of Health and Population added that the hotline 105 works around the clock to provide all inquiries and necessary support to citizens in order to ensure their health. He explained that vaccination centers for serum and vaccine are spread in 27 governorates and provide their services to citizens in an organized manner.

He continued: “Influenza may be viewed as a simple disease that often does not require medical intervention, but there are cases in which the severity and severity of the infection increases, and the patient may be forced to enter the hospital, as its risks in these circumstances threaten his life.”