Updated : November 9, 2022 12:16 PM IST
The Coronavirus pandemic has interrupted vaccination campaigns, including measles, worldwide, and India is no exception. Also, the strengthening of routine immunization plays a significant role in measles and rubella eradication in India.
Cases of monkeypox surfaced in countries where the disease is not endemic this year. According to WHO, monkeypox have been reported from 110 countries, mostly from United States of America. Brazil, and Spain.
Some countries including India also reported an outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) this year. This contagious viral infection is common among children, and it causes fever, sores in the mouth and rashes on the hands and feet.
It is essential to empower and educate society on how to take preventive measures and steps to encourage society to take responsibility for reducing the impact of dengue fever. People living in rural areas need to learn more about sanitation and how to clear up the clogged water in pits.
Another infectious disease that made headlines this year was the Ebola outbreak in Uganda. This rare but often deadly disease causes symptoms like fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and bleeding.
In the Middle East and Africa, cholera made a comeback, killing many people in Syria, Lebanon Iraq, Cameroon, Malawi, etc.