Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health assesses the risks of monkeypox spread
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The Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan has issued an official statement regarding the monkeypox situation. The agency emphasized that, at the moment, no cases of infection with this virus have been recorded in the country. The situation is under strict control by specialists who are monitoring global developments.
To prevent the introduction of the infection into the republic, sanitary and quarantine control has been strengthened at airports and border crossing points. Special attention is being paid to passengers arriving from countries where outbreaks of the disease have been registered. Doctors are conducting remote thermometry and closely monitoring the health status of travelers.
Experts from the Ministry of Health note that the risk of a widespread outbreak of the virus in Kazakhstan is assessed as low. Nevertheless, the country's medical organizations have been placed on alert. Doctors are undergoing specialized training on the diagnosis and treatment of this disease, and laboratories have been equipped with the necessary test systems for the rapid analysis of biomaterials.
Specialists remind citizens of the importance of following personal hygiene rules. Frequent handwashing and avoiding contact with people showing signs of skin rashes remain the primary preventive measures. It is also recommended to exercise caution when visiting countries with an unfavorable epidemiological situation.
Authorities continue to follow the recommendations of the World Health Organization. In the event of a change in the situation, information will be promptly communicated to the public. At the moment, there is no cause for panic, and the healthcare system is operating in its standard mode.
Sources: Kursiv Media
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