Epidemiological situation stable in Uzbekistan

According to media reports, a complex epizootic situation is being observed in some countries of the region because of the spread among cattle of such diseases as brucellosis, tuberculosis, leukemia and pasteurellosis. Uzbekistan has stepped up measures to prevent the penetration of these diseases in the country.

The Main Sanitary and Epidemiological Control Department of the Health Ministry of Uzbekistan, in all regions of the country, seminars were held to improve the skills of practitioners in etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, brucellosis, leucosis and pasteurellosis.

Gradual work is being conducted to raise the medical culture of the population, and promote the healthy lifestyle.

At the border crossing points, international airports, river ports and railway stations, 58 sanitary control stations have been operating. They are fully equipped with necessary devices, agents and disinfectants. Control has also been strengthened at the sanitary and veterinary laboratories operating in the country’s markets.

Chief epidemiologist of the Health Ministry Ibrahim Mamatkulov told UzA that a special program developed by the ministry defines concrete measures to be implemented in cooperation with relevant government and public organizations, as well as academic institutions.

One of the important tasks in stabilizing the epidemiological situation is creation of highly effective medicaments. The scientists of the country’s research institutions are working successfully in this direction.

The Epidemiology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research Institute and the National Center for Prevention of Quarantine and Especially Dangerous Infections created Innamak and Immun-5 medicines.

These medicaments have successfully passed the test and are included in the state register of medicaments. They are highly effective in preventing the spread and treatment of brucellosis among humans and animals.

Production of these medicaments have already been launched.