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Nipa Prevention: Special committee to coordinate activities of Forest Department
18th of September 2023
Forest and Wildlife Conservation Minister AK Saseendran has said that a special committee has been formed to coordinate the activities of the Forest Department in Nipah virus prevention activities in Kozhikode district. In the event that studies have shown the presence of Nipah virus in bats, as they are protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act, timely intervention of forest officials is required to catch the bats and take further action. Advice from bat scientists and veterinarians is also needed in this regard. The minister also informed that a special committee has been formed to coordinate such activities.
Liaise with the District Administration and Health Department, ensure all necessary co-operation from the Forest Department, assist in obtaining all permits promptly for catching and sending bats for testing, provide expert advice on measures to avoid the possibility of bat-to-human transmission of the virus, feeding habits of various species of bats, and direct or indirect contact with humans. The committee's mandate is to provide expert advice on measures to prevent exposure.Bats are not to be feared; Caution is required
The animal protection department officer said that bats are wild animals belonging to the mammal category and should not be afraid of them and caution is required.
Pteropus fruit bats/doorflies that have been found to be infected with Nipah virus have not been reported to become ill or die from Nipah virus. They are large and tend to grow in trees. When they are harmed, frightened or altered in their habitat, the stress increases the level of the virus in the body and the virus is expelled through body fluids. This can increase the spread of disease.Other bats/squirrels that are smaller and feed on small insects and lizards are found in wells, caves, low-rise buildings and under bridges. Animal protection department officer informed that bats which have been living with humans for ages can live cautiously without fear.
https://keralanews.gov.in/23531/Spe...rdinate-activities-of-Forest-Department-.html
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NIPA: 61 people tested negative
18th of September 2023
Health Minister Veena George informed that 61 people belonging to the high risk category have tested negative. The health condition of the patients currently under treatment is satisfactory. The health condition of the nine-year-old boy who is on ventilator is improving, the minister said. The minister was speaking to the media after a review meeting held at the Collectorate conference hall to review the activities in the containment zone.
The 19 core committees formed as a part of defense activities are functioning well. The central team is also testing saliva samples from the bats. Efforts are also underway to add those left out to the contact list.
The mobile tower location was checked with the help of the police to find the source of the virus in the first patient. The minister also said that the activities of the police in the containment zone as part of Nipah prevention activities are exemplary. Exemplary interaction was done from the top officials down to the lower floors.
The minister said that the police have been informed to report any unusual deaths in the district. Exemplary activities for the good of Kozhikode are seen from the public.
Public Works and Tourism Department Minister PA Muhammad Riaz said that the police department plays a very crucial role in Nipa prevention activities. The popular policing system of the government was implemented in the district in a good way. The minister appreciated the police officers of the district for their excellent involvement in Nipah prevention activities.
At present, three bridges are closed as part of the containment zone when entering Kozhikode from Malappuram district. The district administration and the police system will prepare alternative systems to access the national highway from controlled panchayats.
District Collector A Geetha, Sub Collector V Chelsasini, Assistant Collector Prateek Jain, District Superintendent of Police (Kozhikode City) Rajpal Meena, City DCP K. E Baiju and various police officers were present.
https://keralanews.gov.in/23535/-Nipah-review-meeting-Kozhikode-.html
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NIPA: Central Animal Welfare Expert Group, Kozhikode
19th of September 2023
An online review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Animal Welfare Department Minister J Chinchu Rani regarding Nipa prevention activities in Kozhikode district. The current activities and further steps were discussed in the meeting. Central Animal Welfare Expert Group attended the meeting. Joint Commissioners in the Central Government Dr. H. R Khanna, Dr. Dr. Vijayakumar Tiotya, Principal Scientist, IC A R N I H S A D Bhopal. Ashwin Raut, SRDDL Bangalore Scientist Dr. Shankar BP is in the central group.
With the help of the Forest Department and Local Self-Government Department, the expert team started collecting samples from domestic animals, pigs and bats in Nipa-confirmed areas.
State Animal Welfare Department Secretary Dr. Dr. Pranab Jyoti, Director of Animal Husbandry Department. A Kaushik, senior official from the State Institute for Animal Diseases, . Doctors from Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University also participated in the review meeting.
https://keralanews.gov.in/23549/Nipah:-Central-Team-of-Animal-Welfare-Experts-at-Kozhikode.html
