Black fungus cases near 400-mark in Haryana; Gurgaon sees maximum 147 cases
The whole variety of black fungus cases in Haryana rose to 398, with the maximum 147 cases reported from Gurgaon district, the well being division stated on Sunday. Apart from Gurgaon, Hisar has 50 such cases, Faridabad 46, Sirsa 38, Rohtak 21, Bhiwani 20, Karnal 17, Panipat 15, Ambala and Panipat 11 every, Panchkula seven, Sonipat six, Rewari 5, Jind two, and Palwal and Yamunanagar reported one case every.
With rising variety of black fungus or mucormycosis cases in the state on the rise, Health Minister Anil Vij had just lately chaired a gathering of senior officers concerning administration of the illness.
He had earlier stated that the state authorities has ordered a worldwide tender to obtain anti-fungal injection Amphotericin B.
“We have sought 12,000 of these injections from the Centre,” Vij stated on Sunday.
Besides, consultants have been requested to search for different anti-fungal infections for the therapy of black fungus cases, he stated.
The minister additionally reiterated that the state authorities has already initiated steps, together with reserving 20 beds in wards in medical faculties, for specialised therapy of the an infection.
Vij stated steps are being taken to make sure sufficient availability of vital medication for the illness.
Black fungus was declared a notified illness in the state final week. The docs will now should report such cases to chief medical officer (CMO) involved.
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