Nine succumb to Measles in Gujarat, second highest among all states

New Delhi: With an upsurge in measles cases has been reported in November 2022 all over the country. Gujarat ranks second in terms of deaths and third in terms of cases. So far, nine people have died in the state.

According to the data presented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in Loksabha, “Gujarat reported a total of 1,650 cases out of which nine patients succumbed to death. Meanwhile, Maharashtra saw the most no. of cases and death as out of 3075 patients 13 died.”

The reply further said, “In response to an increase in cases in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Kerala, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare deployed multidisciplinary teams of public health specialists, paediatricians, and microbiologists to assess the situation and provide technical support to the states. ”

Jharkhand has witnessed the most no. of cases so far, the tally of all states seeing an upsurge in infectious diseases is below:

The Centre in its reply said that the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has coordinated with States/UTs to assist in the management of these cases and financial assistance is also provided.

To eliminate Measles and Rubella by 2023, the Union Ministry of Health has prioritized the following additional measures in coordination with States:
a) A Roadmap for Measles and Rubella (MR) Elimination has been prepared and distributed throughout India to serve as a guide for planning elimination activities. It includes strengthening vaccination coverage and surveillance for Measles and Rubella.
b) Specific advisories have been issued to Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand regarding key actions to be taken following outbreaks as a part of the outbreak response.
c) National workshop has been conducted for apprising the States/UT officers regarding MR elimination.

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