Kozhikode: A Central team reached Kozhikode on Thursday morning to assess the situation in the wake of Nipah cases confirmed in the district. The team consists of experts from various fields.
A five member team of experts includes Mala Chhabta (Senior Consultant Microbiologist ABIM), Dr. Himanshu Chauhan (Joint Director IDSP, National Center for Disease Control, Delhi), Dr. Meera Duria (Joint Director, National Center for Disease Control, Delhi), Dr Ajay Asrana (Prof. Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Banglore), Dr. Hanul Thukral (Epidemiologist, Center for One Health, National Center for Disease Control, Delhi) and Dr Gajendra Singh (Wildlife Officer, Center for One Health, National Center for Disease Control, Delhi).
As per reports, the team comprises top officials of the Union Health Ministry. The team held preliminary talks with the collector and health officials. It is learnt that the central team is apparently satisfied with the preventive measures taken up by the state government. Further details are awaited.
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