Black fungus (mucomycosis) has been declared an epidemic in Delhi. The disease is classified under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1987. This decision has been taken in view of the fast growing cases of Black Fungus.
In this regard, the Director General of Health Services of Delhi, Dr. Nutan Mundeja has issued an official order. It came into force after the approval of Lt. Governor Anil Baijal. A few days ago, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that Black Fungus would be declared an epidemic in Delhi, if needed.
According to the order issued by the Delhi government, according to the notification issued by the Delhi government, all hospitals will have to follow the guidelines of the Ministry of Health for the treatment and investigation of this disease.
All private and government hospitals in Delhi, through their District Health Officers and Medical Superintendents, will give information about each suspected and confirmed cases of black fungus and death to the Health Department. No institution or person will be able to share information related to this disease without the permission of the department.
In all the districts of Delhi, a committee will be formed under the chairmanship of the District Health Officer. The committee will consist of ENT, medicine, and ophthalmologist doctors.
In which reply will have to be given as per the deadline. If the reply to the notice is not satisfactory, the committee will take action against the said person or institution under violation of the epidemic act. There is also a provision for punishment under Section 188 of the IPC for those who disobey the rules.
Earlier, the Ministry of Health had written a letter to all the states asking them to be alert against this disease. Before Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu have already declared black fungus to be an epidemic.
News Source: IndiaTv
