Pink Eye infection: No travel ban for Sindh

KARACHI: In response to a surge in pink eye infections, Sindh health authorities have recently issued specific guidelines targeting airports and airlines.

Dr. Murtaza Shah, Director of Provincial Border Health Services (BHS), conveyed the issuance of these guidelines, aimed at both medical personnel and airline staff.

Dr. Shah’s statement highlighted the necessity of these guidelines due to the notable increase in pink eye infection cases. Airlines have been explicitly instructed to refer infected passengers to the on-site health department doctor at the airports.

Importantly, it should be noted that no travel bans have been imposed on passengers afflicted with Pink Eye. Instead, the health department’s doctor will provide necessary travel advice following a comprehensive examination.

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Pink eye, known medically as conjunctivitis, is typically caused by either a viral or bacterial agent and is highly contagious, easily transmitted from person to person.

Although no cases of acute viral conjunctivitis have been reported, it is crucial to focus on prevention while remaining vigilant for potential cases due to its high contagious nature.

Bacterial conjunctivitis, which is more common in school-aged children than in adults, is known to occur from December to April.

Symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis include redness, streaking, swelling, itching, or burning in the the eyes.

Bacterial cases may also involve pus discharge from the eye and increased tearing, leading to the eyelids sticking together.

In some instances, bacterial conjunctivitis may coincide with ear infections.

It is crucial to wash hands immediately after administering eye drops to affected individuals.To minimize the risk of contracting or transmitting pink eye, individuals are encouraged to adopt basic self-care measures.

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