WHO warns Jakarta prevention of post-disaster infectious diseases

2013 01 21 15:19  

Jakarta, January 21 (Reporter Zhuang Xueya) According to the Jakarta Globe reported, the World Health Organization recommends the Jakarta provincial government is closely monitoring the flood victims of infectious diseases, and taken to hospital in a timely manner. WHO warned that the water delay seeking medical treatment of infectious diseases may lead to serious consequences.

Floods, the first time of the Jakarta provincial government set up 60 emergency medical point of this initiative was the affirmation of the WHO.But the organization warned the provincial government must ensure that victims reference water purification, timely medication to prevent dengue fever spread of infectious diseases.

As of the evening of 20, the floods have caused 17 people were killed, nearly 2 million people displaced. The director of the Jakarta health agency said earlier, nearly 8,000 victims claim to symptoms such as coughs, colds, sore muscles, skin rashes. WHO, diarrhea, skin infections, influenza, conjunctivitis and leptospirosis are common diseases in the floods, Jakarta Provincial Government shall promptly distribute leaflets, informing the public attention to the prevention and treatment of these diseases.  http://world.people.com.cn//n/2013/0121/c1002-20274069.html