The Ministry of Health reassures: Nipah virus is under control, there is no reason to panic

Марина Онегина Local news
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At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, Health Minister Kanibek Dosmambetov presented information about the Nipah virus. He noted that the Ministry studied the experience of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in combating this disease and developed an appropriate action plan.

According to the minister, all measures are being implemented in accordance with the approved algorithm. "We are exchanging information with our neighbors and conducting examinations of students returning from India. The President allocated funds from his fund for the installation of thermal cameras at airports. Currently, such a device is only available at Manas Airport, but in the future, their installation is planned at the airports of Osh and Karakol," he added.

Dosmambetov emphasized that the situation is under control and there is no reason for panic. "We have already issued an official press release on this matter, and artificially creating panic is inappropriate. The Nipah virus is not transmitted through airborne droplets like COVID-19; it requires direct physical contact for transmission," the minister concluded.
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