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Increase in Dengue cases in Curaçao
2024-03-16 – 2 minutes reading time
WILLEMSTAD – There is a substantial increase in Dengue cases in Curaçao. this is reported by the Ministry of Health. By the end of January, a total of 31 cases of Dengue and one case of Chikungunya were confirmed. An increase in demand for laboratory tests and a rise in Dengue-like cases reported by general practitioners indicate that these diseases are circulating and starting to spread. Considerable even, says the ministry.
The ministry has started a Dengue information campaign for the public on the prevention of Dengue infection since November 2023. Currently, Dengue is spreading in several countries. The campaign included intensive controls to eliminate breeding grounds for the mosquito that causes Dengue.
Since January this year, there has been an increase in Dengue infections throughout Curaçao, due to the lack of rain during the past four weeks. Severe illness, deaths from Dengue and hospitalizations can place a heavy burden on the community. Therefore, from March 15, the ministry has started distributing leaflets and press information to the public about the symptoms that are alarming and the elimination of mosquito breeding grounds. Tourists are informed via CHATA and CAP (airport). It has also been announced that a press conference on Dengue will be held next Monday.
Doctors and other medical professionals have received information from the ministry with an update on the symptoms of the disease and its spread. The department hopes to receive more accurate information on Dengue cases through their own department and laboratory, as well as from CMC.
Finally, it is emphasized that a large-scale cleaning campaign is planned to collect residential waste and clean up dirt in public areas. This requires collaboration between local authorities, community organizations and volunteer groups. This project will be developed according to the plan within a few weeks.
2024-03-16 15:07:16
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