The Kerala Health department will soon come out with revised guidelines for the surveillance, prevention, and effective management of Mpox in the State
The department had issued a set of guidelines in 2022 when monkey pox cases had been reported in Kerala.
Isolation facilities have been arranged in all districts and disease surveillance has been strengthened in airports.
Mpox testing facilities have been arranged in five State labs now and this can be expanded if necessary, it was appointed out at the meeting.
Travellers from countries where Mpox has been reported should inform the health authorities if at all they develop symptoms.
Government as well as private hospitals have been asked to be on alert and report to the department if people with symptoms suggestive of Mpox seek treatment.
Intermittent rain was continuing in the State and this made the infectious diseases situation quite volatile.
Hepatitis A continued to be reported in the State on a regular basis and people have been advised to seek medical attention in case fever lasts for more than two days.
Local bodies should take immediate action and chlorinate drinking water sources as soon as hepatitis cases are reported in a locality.
Intermittent rain was continuing in the State and this made the infectious diseases situation quite volatile.