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Summary

Health quarantine officials at Kuala Namu International Airport in Indonesia are on high alert for monkeypox, conducting thermal scans and visual inspections for symptoms on passengers arriving from abroad, particularly from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. Those with a body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius or showing signs of monkeypox are interviewed and referred to local hospitals for further examination. The World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a global health emergency, with Indonesia reporting 88 cases as of August 17, 2024, out of which 87 have recovered. The highest number of confirmed cases occurred in October 2023.

Takeaways

• 🛂️ The Health Quarantine Office in Kuala Namu is taking preventive measures against monkeypox.
• 🌍 They are strengthening surveillance on passengers arriving from abroad, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia.
• 🏥 Passengers arriving at Kuala Namu International Airport are monitored for fever using thermal scanners.
• 🌡️ Passengers with body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius are interviewed and undergo health checks.
• 👀 Visual monitoring for symptoms of monkeypox, particularly skin conditions, is being conducted by health officials.
• 🚫 If symptoms are detected, passengers are isolated or referred to a general hospital for further treatment.
• 🚨 The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a global public health emergency.
• 📊 As of August 17, there have been 88 confirmed monkeypox cases in Indonesia, with 87 patients declared cured.
• 📈 The highest number of weekly confirmed monkeypox cases in Indonesia occurred in October 2023.
• 📍 The situation is being closely monitored in Kuala Namu, especially for passengers arriving from affected countries.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the health quarantine office mentioned in the transcript?

The main purpose of the health quarantine office is to conduct surveillance and prevention measures against monkeypox or monkeypox disease, particularly for passengers arriving from abroad.

Which countries are specifically mentioned as sources of concern for monkeypox in the transcript?

The countries specifically mentioned as sources of concern for monkeypox are Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia.

What is the role of the health officials at Kuala Namu's quarantine office?

Health officials at Kuala Namu's quarantine office are responsible for monitoring passengers arriving at the international terminal, checking body temperatures with thermal scanners, and visually inspecting for symptoms of monkeypox.

What actions are taken if a passenger is detected with a high body temperature?

If a passenger is detected with a body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius, they will be interviewed and undergo a health examination.

What visual symptoms are health officials looking for to identify monkeypox?

Health officials are looking for visual symptoms of monkeypox, particularly on the skin of passengers.

What is the procedure if a passenger is suspected to have monkeypox?

If a passenger is suspected to have monkeypox, they will either be isolated or directly referred to a general hospital in the area.

What is the current status of the monkeypox outbreak according to the World Health Organization as mentioned in the transcript?

As of the date mentioned in the transcript, the World Health Organization has declared a global public health emergency for monkeypox for the second time.

How many cases of monkeypox were there in Indonesia as of the date mentioned in the transcript?

As of the date mentioned in the transcript, there were 88 cases of monkeypox in Indonesia, with 87 patients declared cured.

When was the highest number of confirmed monkeypox cases in Indonesia according to the transcript?

The highest number of confirmed monkeypox cases in Indonesia occurred in October 2023.

What additional measures are being taken at Kuala Namu for passengers entering Indonesia from affected countries?

In addition to thermal scanning and visual inspections, passengers entering Indonesia from affected countries are also subject to health screenings and further directives are awaited.

What is the general advice given to passengers arriving at Kuala Namu regarding health checks?

Passengers arriving at Kuala Namu are advised to undergo health checks and are informed that they will be subjected to additional health measures, although they are still awaiting further instructions.