Prevention of Transmission of Zika Virus at Point of Entries - Experience from International Airport, Mumbai
Journal Title: International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: Zika virus is a mosquito borne flavivirus. It is transmitted by the bite of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. In July 2015 Brazil reported an association between Zika virus infection and Gullain-Barre syndrome. In October 2015 Brazil reported an association between Zika virus infection and microcephaly. Considering the gravity of the situation, WHO has declared Zika virus disease to be a Public Health Emergency of International concern (PHEIC) on 1st February 2016. Objective: To analyse/look through how well the PHEIC situation was managed at Mumbai Airport and problem faced if any. Methods: Data available at APHO Mumbai from 1.2.2016 to 30.10.2016 was analysed. Information was collected by interviewing representatives of APHO, FRRO, CISF, Airport Manager and Airline Operators. Results: During the study period a total of 2833244 international passengers arrived at C S I Airport. Out of 2833244 international passengers 31369 (1.1%) were from Zika affected countries. There was good Intersectoral coordination between Airport Authority, Local government, Nodal officer of Point of Entry and other stakeholders. Conclusion: APHO, Mumbai has shown the capacity to detect, assess, report and respond to Zika PHEIC as per IHR 2005
Authors and Affiliations
Dan Amitabha, Pasi A. R, Khandare K. P. Mohd. Jalaluddeen, Sujeet Kumar Singh
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