Highlights

Epidemiological week no. 51 (16 to 22 Dec 2012)

• Measles: 162 alerts investigated this week, responding to 48 outbreaks involving 695 measles cases. Vitamin A was provided to cases and EDOs‐H took action to improve vaccination in affected areas (Page 8)

• AWD: 1 alert investigated this week, involving 5 cases. Alerts/Outbreaks were responded timely and appropriate measures were taken on case management and infection control (Page 8)

• 85 districts have reported to DEWS in week 51, 2012. 2,431 health facilities have shared weekly data to the Disease Early Warning System (DEWS) in this week

• 841,982 patients’ consultations were reported in week 51 compared to 822,939 consultations reported in week 50, 2012.

• Altogether 231 alerts were investigated and response were provided to 51 outbreaks.