The health department of Sindh has issued directives to all district health officers to take immediate action following a rise in Covid-19 and H1N1 flu cases across the province, Express News reported.
According to the directive from the Director General of Health Services, all health centers must ensure strict monitoring of cases to enable early detection and prompt treatment. Suspected and confirmed cases must be reported without delay.
Hospitals have been instructed to ensure the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical staff to prevent infections. In addition, awareness campaigns will be launched to highlight the benefits of vaccination and encourage people to get vaccinated.
Both public and private health facilities have been instructed to implement effective infection control measures to slow the spread of disease. The authorities will also promote preventive measures such as mask wearing, hand hygiene and social distancing.
The directive emphasized the importance of informing the public about symptoms of Covid-19 and H1N1 to facilitate timely medical intervention.
Health authorities will prepare and submit weekly reports on case numbers and response measures to relevant institutions for ongoing assessment and immediate corrective action.
The Health Department of Sindh has called for strict adherence to these measures to protect public health.
