ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) on Monday issued an advisory on the instructions of Pakistan’s Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan, in view of the reported cases of Nipah virus in India.
So far, no case of Nipah virus has been reported in Pakistan, according to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health.
The spokesperson said that a low-risk advisory has been issued for the general public.
He said that this virus is transmitted to humans through pigs and bats.
In the past, cases of Nipah virus have been reported in Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh, and India, Dr. Nadeem Jan said.
Health Ministry Monitors Nipah Virus Situation
He said that the Ministry of Health is continuously monitoring the situation in Pakistan.
He added that relevant instructions have been issued to the National Health Organization and Border Health Services.
The minister said that the Nipah virus spreads in humans and animals alike.
He further said that effective measures are being taken to strengthen the border health services system in the country.
Dr. Nadeem Jan said that the government was ensuring the implementation of the recommendations of the International Health Regulations to protect people from diseases and epidemics.
وزارت صحت صورتحال کی مسلسل نگرانی کر رہی ہے۔ نگران وفاقی وزیر صحت ڈاکٹر ندیم جان
"ماضی میں نیپا وائرس کے کیسز بنگلہ دیش، ملائیشیا، سنگاپور اور بھارت میں سامنے آئے ہیں۔ یہ وائرس چمگاڈر اور پگ کے ذریعے منتقل ہوتا ہے جو کہ انسانوں اور جانوروں میں یکساں پھیلتا ہے"۔#HealthForAll pic.twitter.com/TW5EhTFwsM
— Ministry of National Health Services, Pakistan (@nhsrcofficial) October 8, 2023
جنوبی بھارت کے صوبے کیریلا میں نیپا وائرس کے کیسز کا معاملہ!
نگران وفاقی وزیر صحت ڈاکٹر ندیم جان (@DrNadeemjan) کی ہدایت پر قومی ادارہ صحت نے ایڈوائزری جاری کردی۔ پاکستان میں ابھی تک نیپا وائرس کا کوئی کیس رپورٹ نہیں ہوا تاہم لو رسک ایڈوائزری جاری کی گئی ہے۔#HealthForAll pic.twitter.com/nTzCIaTRql— Ministry of National Health Services, Pakistan (@nhsrcofficial) October 8, 2023
