The Ministry Of Health Takes Action To Prevent Monkeypox In This Way

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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) has activated a surveillance system at all entrances to Indonesian territory to prevent the spread of monkeypox following the emergence of cases of transmission of the disease in a number of countries, including countries in the Asian region. In several countries, the Ministry of Health has carried out active surveillance at all state entrances, especially at airports and seaports," said Director General of Disease Prevention and Control of the Ministry of Health, Maxi Rein Rondonuwu when asked for confirmation in Jakarta, Monday, July 24. The port (KKP) checks every traveler who comes from countries with cases of monkeypox transmission, an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans and transmitted from human to human. from countries with an early case "Generally, the symptoms of monkeypox are marked by redness or rash, red spots, small bumps on the skin that are easily visible on the face as well as on the palms of the hands," said Maxi. monkeys, including same-sex groups.

"We will carry out strict surveillance of this group in collaboration with several organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)," he said. Indonesia. "Until now there have been no cases, either confirmed, probable, or suspected monkeypox," he said. Maxi appealed to residents to apply health protocols, especially washing hands after activities, and avoiding direct contact with people who experience symptoms similar to monkeypox symptoms. Those who experience symptoms similar to monkeypox are advised to immediately consult a doctor. In addition to activating surveillance, the Ministry of Health has prepared a laboratory for to support the examination of cases of infection with the virus that causes monkeypox in all provinces in Indonesia. The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked countries in the Southeast Asian region to strengthen surveillance systems to prevent transmission of monkeypox. More than 16,000 cases transmission of monkeypox has been reported in 75 countries, including three cases in India and one case in Thailand. The official WHO website, monkeypox can be transmitted from animals to humans through direct contact with blood, body fluids, or skin and mucosal lesions of animals infected with the virus that causes monkeypox. While transmission of monkeypox from humans to humans can occur due to contact with secretions respiratory tract, skin lesions of people who have infection, or objects contaminated with the virus. The incubation period or interval from infection to the appearance of symptoms of monkeypox disease is usually from six to 13 days, but can also range from five to 21 days. According to WHO, increased awareness of risk factors for disease transmission and public education about the actions that need to be taken to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus is the main strategy in preventing transmission of monkeypox.