Ministry of Health: There is currently no major outbreak of human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza

In response to the case of bird flu in Guangdong, Li Dexin, director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention at the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said on the 10th that people infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza will not have a large outbreak in the current circumstances, but there will be sporadic cases. The diagnostic and monitoring capabilities in all regions are now higher than before and will not cause major public health problems.

Recently, Shenzhen reported the only case of bird flu in China last year. The Department of Health of Guangdong Province reported the situation. Ministry of Health spokesperson Deng Haihua said at a press conference held by the Ministry of Health on the 10th that the Ministry of Health and local health authorities have been paying close attention to the prevention and control of bird flu, strengthening monitoring and implementation of the epidemic reporting system, timely detection, and diagnosis. Shenzhen bird flu cases were discovered through enhanced surveillance. The health department in Shenzhen has handled well the investigation of suspected cases and confirmed cases, as well as the tracking, investigation and management of close contacts.

He said that the next step in bird flu prevention and control work must continue to strengthen monitoring. The Ministry of Health and various localities have been demanding monitoring of the sentinel of influenza-like illnesses, early detection of an abnormal increase in influenza activity, and close monitoring of virus mutations. At the same time, the Ministry of Health also requires all localities to actively prepare and effectively guarantee adequate technical and material resources, especially for key medical institutions and key departments, and has been strengthening capacity building and medical personnel training, focusing on strengthening the early detection of cases. , early treatment ability. For cases of human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza, we must actively respond to it and effectively reduce the harm of the epidemic.

Deng Haihua emphasized that to further strengthen health education, it also hopes to promote a healthy and civilized way of life through media reports and raise people's awareness of disease prevention and health care.