With the increasing number of cases of swine flu in the previous 48-150, Ministry of Health in Nepal on Tuesday sounded the first alarm of swine flu pandemic, adding the actual number may be even higher since the attacks in remote communities will be reported immediately.
Ministry aware of the growing number of cases of swine flu as the two women died of swine flu this month, the first deaths reported in Nepal, after six months, reports of influenza H1N1 in Nepal.
Between two women, one 31 years Chitwan died on 5 December, after remaining in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Kathmandu Janamaitri for 25 days, while the other Bhaktapur district died on the 24th December at Bir Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal's most ancient hospital.
The names of two victims remain hidden in the use of individual families. Kathmandu is the capital city hardest hit by the virus, which represents 35 150 cases.
32 cases of the pandemic, are reported in the district Kasko, a popular tourist destination on the border, while Indian Chitwan report of 23 cases.
Six more districts confirm the occurrence of influenza in pigs, including Lalitpur in Kathmandu Valley, another popular tourist destination, and Ilam districts, SUNSARA and Morang, located along the India-Nepal border
Faced with an increased number of cases of influenza in pigs, Nepal is poorly equipped to deal with this disease with a single laboratory in Kathmandu, where confirmatory tests can be carried out.
Most patients are men aged between 15 and 45 years, with 106 cases, is about 60 percent. However, the ministry said more than 99 percent of cases were mild and patients are treated immediately.
The first case of swine flu was announced in June, when three members of the Nepali family from the United States tested positive for the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
Then, even though massive explosions were reported in western areas of Baglung and Parbat last month, are reported dead.
In light of the swine flu over 880 deaths in neighboring India, Nepal, which has hundreds of migrant workers is likely to live in fear of the number of recalls infected with HIV and AIDS are spreading the Republic of India closed in the past.
It also said that villages along the Indian border forces sick people from their homes amid fears that they could have a contract swine flu during their stay in India.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
2 more swine flu deadths in India
Two on the subject of swine flu today, as well as 124 new cases across the country, with New Delhi at the top of the list.
Deaths were reported from the state of Maharashtra and Assam. Today's death, and the total number of persons who have undergone the disease in the country has touched 880.
Of 124 new cases on Tuesday, the national capital accounted for 66 cases of beating, followed by Gujarat (17) and Haryana (12), the Ministry of Health.
The total number of those suffering from the disease had reached 25,236.
124 cases reported during the day, both of which have a history of travel abroad and the rest of the cases of origin.
Until yesterday, has been tested samples of swine flu 10,09,498 people in government labs and some private laboratories in all parts of the country and 23 percent of them were found
Deaths were reported from the state of Maharashtra and Assam. Today's death, and the total number of persons who have undergone the disease in the country has touched 880.
Of 124 new cases on Tuesday, the national capital accounted for 66 cases of beating, followed by Gujarat (17) and Haryana (12), the Ministry of Health.
The total number of those suffering from the disease had reached 25,236.
124 cases reported during the day, both of which have a history of travel abroad and the rest of the cases of origin.
Until yesterday, has been tested samples of swine flu 10,09,498 people in government labs and some private laboratories in all parts of the country and 23 percent of them were found
What's about symptoms of swine flu
I've had a sore throat and dry cough rarely. Today also had a slight touch of diarrhea. I feel a little dizzy sometimes. I'm not sure how long it is a normal flu or a fever. I just want to know what the symptoms are real.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Swine Flu nearly 10,000 deaths in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, had just come out with new estimates show that the swine flu virus which has infected about 50 million people in the United States
Of this figure, the majority are children and young adults, more evidence that this epidemic has not spared the elderly.
In addition, the H1N1 virus has caused about 200,000 hospitals and nearly 10,000 deaths - 1100 of them children.
Estimates of the onset of the disease in the spring to the U. S. November 14 and update the Center for Disease Control figures from last month.
Center for Disease Control also notes the existence of a personal concern in an attempt to restore the seriousness of this disease can be: mortality rates of Indians, four times the average in the United States, mainly due to the high percentage of the population of asthma, diabetes and lack of access to quality health care.
Figures just through the pause in activity of swine influenza - infection peaked in October, and declined since then, these days, and fewer people who claim to be vaccinated. Some even call for a pandemic virus are more vulnerable.
A lot of warnings from experts in infectious diseases "only a few months ago. By this time, we were told to prepare ourselves for the population as much as half of the patients, 90,000 deaths, drowning in the intensive care unit and the absence of collective action in schools and workplaces.
However, public health officials used the truce as an opportunity to urge people to be vaccinated if a third wave of the virus to the roots in the cold winter. The flu, as we remember, can not be predicted
Of this figure, the majority are children and young adults, more evidence that this epidemic has not spared the elderly.
In addition, the H1N1 virus has caused about 200,000 hospitals and nearly 10,000 deaths - 1100 of them children.
Estimates of the onset of the disease in the spring to the U. S. November 14 and update the Center for Disease Control figures from last month.
Center for Disease Control also notes the existence of a personal concern in an attempt to restore the seriousness of this disease can be: mortality rates of Indians, four times the average in the United States, mainly due to the high percentage of the population of asthma, diabetes and lack of access to quality health care.
Figures just through the pause in activity of swine influenza - infection peaked in October, and declined since then, these days, and fewer people who claim to be vaccinated. Some even call for a pandemic virus are more vulnerable.
A lot of warnings from experts in infectious diseases "only a few months ago. By this time, we were told to prepare ourselves for the population as much as half of the patients, 90,000 deaths, drowning in the intensive care unit and the absence of collective action in schools and workplaces.
However, public health officials used the truce as an opportunity to urge people to be vaccinated if a third wave of the virus to the roots in the cold winter. The flu, as we remember, can not be predicted
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Swine Flu Status in India
NEW DELHI - The swine influenza continues to create havoc in India, with a record 18 deaths Wednesday, while the total tax debt to the flu (H1N1) to 747, health authorities said here.
It was also reported 272 new cases in the country. with the total number of people affected by the flu is contagious 22,496.
While seven deaths were reported in Maharashtra, two deaths were reported in Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and the national capital. One death was reported also from Kerala.
The seven deaths in Maharashtra, the total number of people who have succumbed to the flu has risen to 247 The State continues to lead the list of messages that the maximum number of deaths in thecountry. Followed by Rajasthan, where 102 people have died so far.
In the national capital, two people died on Wednesday, while the total number of deaths due to influenza A (H1N1) in the 48th
The victims were 39-year-old woman and 50-year-old man.
"With these two deaths, the total number of deaths is 48 in New Delhi, Anjana Prakash, another officer handling cases of swine flu in Delhi, said IANSA.
The woman was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital, while the man was in the Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Narain Hospital.
New Delhi also registered 169 new cases of swine flu on Wednesday. Of these, 98 children. Takes place in the cumulative total number of cases of swine flu in the capital and in 7811, said Prakash.
To date, samples from 99,472 people were evidence of influenza (H1N1) in public and private institutions in various laboratories around the country and 22,496 of them were positive statement issued here said.
The new cases were registered in the heart of Uttar Pradesh (32), Haryana (24), Madrid (23), Rajasthan (21) and Gujarat (11).
It was also reported 272 new cases in the country. with the total number of people affected by the flu is contagious 22,496.
While seven deaths were reported in Maharashtra, two deaths were reported in Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and the national capital. One death was reported also from Kerala.
The seven deaths in Maharashtra, the total number of people who have succumbed to the flu has risen to 247 The State continues to lead the list of messages that the maximum number of deaths in thecountry. Followed by Rajasthan, where 102 people have died so far.
In the national capital, two people died on Wednesday, while the total number of deaths due to influenza A (H1N1) in the 48th
The victims were 39-year-old woman and 50-year-old man.
"With these two deaths, the total number of deaths is 48 in New Delhi, Anjana Prakash, another officer handling cases of swine flu in Delhi, said IANSA.
The woman was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital, while the man was in the Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Narain Hospital.
New Delhi also registered 169 new cases of swine flu on Wednesday. Of these, 98 children. Takes place in the cumulative total number of cases of swine flu in the capital and in 7811, said Prakash.
To date, samples from 99,472 people were evidence of influenza (H1N1) in public and private institutions in various laboratories around the country and 22,496 of them were positive statement issued here said.
The new cases were registered in the heart of Uttar Pradesh (32), Haryana (24), Madrid (23), Rajasthan (21) and Gujarat (11).
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