2023-11-23 00:12:00
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Photo: EFE – CYRIL ZINGARO
This November 22, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a statement in which it makes a particular announcement: it explains that, after detecting that there is an increase in the incidence of respiratory diseases in China, it has officially asked to the Asian country information about that situation. (Read Minambiente sets off alarms due to massive coral bleaching in Colombia)
The matter was reported by the Chinese authorities to the National Health Commission on November 13. There they explained that this “peak” is due to the lifting of the restrictions that existed to stop covid-19 and the circulation of pathogens such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, which causes a bacterial infection that affects the youngest children, and the respiratory syncytial virus. (RSV). (Read Contaminants detected in the sperm of healthy men)
However, says the WHO, on November 21 some media outlets began publishing reports about pneumonia in children in northern China, for which there is no precise diagnosis.
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“It is unclear whether these are associated with the general increase in respiratory infections previously reported by Chinese authorities or with separate events,” the World Health Organization reiterates.
For this reason, he explains, he has requested, through the mechanism of the “International Health Regulations”, additional information from the Chinese authorities. What they are requesting are more epidemiological and clinical data, as well as “laboratory results from these groups of children.” For the moment, there is no need to be alarmed.
Likewise, he requested more information about the already known pathogens and suggested citizens follow the recommendations to reduce the risk of respiratory diseases. Suggestions include staying home if sick; wear a mask, as appropriate; ensure good ventilation; and wash your hands frequently.
“The WHO,” he added, “is in contact with doctors and scientists through our existing associations and technical networks in China (…) The country has systems to capture information on trends in influenza, influenza-like diseases. influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2, and informs platforms such as the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System.”
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