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Zimbabwe On High Alert For Human Metapneumovirus Cases

2 months agoTue, 07 Jan 2025 07:35:16 GMT
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Zimbabwe On High Alert For Human Metapneumovirus Cases

Zimbabwean health authorities have intensified monitoring at all points of entry, including airports and borders, to quickly detect and manage any potential cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV).

This comes in response to a surge in HMPV cases in China, particularly in the northern provinces and among children aged 14 and below.

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an increase in respiratory diseases, including HMPV, during the winter months.

Zimbabwe’s Health and Child Care Deputy Minister, Sleiman Timios Kwidini, told State media on Monday that the government has ramped up public health surveillance to swiftly address any potential HMPV cases. Said Kwidini:

We are keeping a close eye on the situation and have already implemented enhanced monitoring measures at all ports of entry.

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With the Chinese New Year approaching at the end of this month, we anticipate increased travel, including Zimbabweans and Chinese returning from China hence we are taking precautions to mitigate any risks.

At this stage, we do not have comprehensive information on how the virus spreads. Once we receive guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) regarding preventive measures and other critical details, we will promptly inform the public.

HMPV is a respiratory virus that was first identified in 2001. It primarily affects the respiratory tract and is known to cause illnesses similar to the common cold or flu. Symptoms typically include cough, congestion, runny nose, sore throat, fever, and fatigue.

While most healthy individuals recover without complications, HMPV can lead to more severe respiratory conditions like bronchiolitis or pneumonia, especially in vulnerable populations such as young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

There is currently no specific treatment for HMPV, and care usually focuses on alleviating symptoms. Preventive measures include good hygiene practices like hand washing, wearing masks, and staying home when sick.

Meanwhile, health authorities in Asian countries have reminded the public to take preventive measures such as wearing masks, getting vaccinated, and maintaining proper hygiene practices.

While the situation is concerning, experts note that HMPV is a known virus and the current outbreak is consistent with global patterns seen during the winter season.

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25 Comments

Anonymous · 2 months ago
Another scam. Zimbabwe can't even keep it's hospitals going.
tapera.phinza · 2 months ago
machaina.ndiwoane.chigwere icho
BobMany · 2 months ago
If Zim says its on high alert ⚠️ zvinoreva kut 'WE PREPARING TO LOOT WHATEVER IS DONATED' mari kana ma sinh.
Anonymous · 2 months ago
As Trump comes to power expect more subotage and strange things from the woke people
🤣🤣🤣 gwandabvu · 2 months ago
gadzirirai ma dosage kna kuti ma jabs 🤣🤣🤣
PitothMaximus · 2 months ago
No need to panic at all...this virus mainly affects children not adults..It isn't deadly as compared to the savage Covid..If you catch it just remember it's simply having flu
Anonymous · 2 months ago
Asi ausati wane vana here ? A child is also a human being
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dck · 2 months ago
but zviri kunzi it's a common disease wani
👀👀 · 2 months ago
it may be common but gaya skiri regore riya rekupfeka ma masks nekuita sanitize maoko,
Mafirakureva · 2 months ago
Takakuudzai kuti musajungwe mavaccine mukati munoziva stereki hee what what. Mave ne compromised immune system. You listened to pharmaceutical crooks masquerading as health activist.
theLastAntKing · 2 months ago
Look East policy will bring this virus faster than the benefits its bringing to "teapot country"
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dok25 · 2 months ago
It is not something new that the country should use too many resources which will give opportunities to looters. We only need to see to it that masks will be available and that the equipment we used for COVID intervention is usable. Why do we need to be more prepared than the rich countries where the condition is said to be prevailing? What we need are the basics, food and water.
👀👀 · 2 months ago
haurevi nhema
👀👀 · 2 months ago
dai vangotumidza chirwere chacho kt COVID 25,kwete kuda kutivhara,coz i same disease
maenzanise · 2 months ago
iwo achitozara muno ma china
Anonymous · 2 months ago
NEKUWANDA KWAITA MACHINESE ZVEGORE RINO REGAI MUONE ZVENYU. CHINESE WILL BE TESTING THERE DISEASES ON BLACK ZIMBOS. ZVINOTYISA MUNYIKA MEDU.
mono · 2 months ago
and you hear people praising machines as if they're good vanogadzirira zvirwere Vega Kuda kuparadza dzimwe nyika
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Sir African · 2 months ago
Almost all deadly viruses are coming from China.Covid 19 and most respiratory disease emerged from China.
Anonymous · 2 months ago
Even birds flue it started in China
Ngwere · 2 months ago
ngaafe ma china angatotipedza sefun
War Vet · 2 months ago
SARS, COVID-19,HMPV same disease different names kuda kungotikuvadza nemaVaccine
DocDee · 2 months ago
Tava boe nezvirwere zveChina
Ł!ōň «👑« · 2 months ago
Yauya imwe 🤔

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