In view of the Zika virus case
reported in Kerala, routine surveillance activity in rural areas by ASHA
workers and health workers, and fortnightly surveillance activity in urban
wards will be implemented on a war level in Karnataka. The border districts of
Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chamarajanagar have been advised to be more
vigilant.
Aedes larval surveillance
and source reduction activities in airports, sea ports, harbour, villages and
wards in a 2-km vicinity should be carried out with necessary vigil,” the
circular , adding that travel history or visit of guests may also be considered
for suspecting Zika. The samples will be sent to the National Institute of
Virology,Bangalore,Karnataka.
During ultrasound
scanning for pregnant women, focus should be on presence of microcephaly. If
detected, the serum sample of pregnant women must be sent to NIV. Data should
be captured weekly, regarding deliveries at private and government health
centres, as well as home deliveries. Details of babies born with microcephaly
are to be reported, and samples sent to NIV.
The circular said, Ensure
availability of logistics such as adulticide and larvicide at all levels.
Conduct collaboration meetings with urban development, rural development,
education, industry, panchayati raj, municipal corporations departments,
emphasizing their role in prevention and control of vector-borne diseases,
including Zika.
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