The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a series of urgent measures to prevent and control the spread of cholera and dengue as infections rise across various parts of the country. Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has directed immediate and effective action in response to the growing number of cases.
In line with Minister Paudel’s instructions, the Ministry has set in motion both short-term and long-term strategies to tackle the outbreaks. Rapid Response Teams, led by the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, have been deployed to the affected areas. These teams are collaborating with provincial and local authorities to identify and monitor individuals who have been in direct contact with patients, aiming to curb the spread of cholera.
Efforts are also underway to improve the quality of drinking water in the affected regions, a crucial step in controlling water-borne diseases like cholera. The Ministry has engaged in discussions with local authorities to address the issue promptly.
In addition, the Ministry has outlined plans to enhance food quality monitoring at the central, provincial, and local levels. This initiative is part of a broader effort to prevent further outbreaks and protect public health in the coming days.
Looking ahead, the Ministry is preparing to implement the National Cholera Control/Prevention Plan 2024-2030. This plan will guide ongoing and future efforts to combat cholera, ensuring a comprehensive and sustained response to the disease.
Minister Paudel’s Secretariat emphasized that these actions are part of a coordinated national effort to bring the current outbreaks under control and prevent future occurrences, safeguarding the health and well-being of the population.
13th Aug 2024
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