Fears of a global Ebola outbreak spread yesterday as French officials sealed off a building with 60 people inside, an Australian nurse was tested for the disease and airplane cleaners went on strike in New York. In France, police imposed a lock-down on a social services centre in a town near Paris after four people … Continue reading Fears of global Ebola outbreak spread across continents – Telegraph
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Additional funds released in Jamaica to fight Chikungunya outbreak
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) – Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller has announced the release of additional funds to tackle the outbreak of the Chikungunya Virus. At a press conference on Thursday, Simpson Miller revealed that the Government has approved a further J$350 million to provide resources. She noted that although more money will be allocated, this will … Continue reading Additional funds released in Jamaica to fight Chikungunya outbreak
Jamaicans Are Now So Familiar with Chikungunya Virus They’re Calling It Chik-V
As cases of the dreaded Chikungunya virus increase throughout the Caribbean, Jamaica continues to grapple with containing the spread of the disease across the island. The virus, which causes high fever and severe joint pain, is spread by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. Thus far, the government's approach has been to ask citizens to be vigilant about ensuring that … Continue reading Jamaicans Are Now So Familiar with Chikungunya Virus They’re Calling It Chik-V
Jamaican Health: Jamaica, The Chikungunya virus FAQ
Jamaica is facing an epidemic, the Chikungunya virus, like it has never seen before in its history. Contrary to reports, there are thousands of people in Jamaica with the chikungunya virus; not the measly 37 that's been officially report. Our hospitals, medical centers and clinics are filled with ailing people, walking around like patients with … Continue reading Jamaican Health: Jamaica, The Chikungunya virus FAQ
Jamaican Health: Chikungunya havoc in Jamaica by Delano Seiveright
The end of August is a stressful time for many parents. Getting children ready for the new school year is a daunting task for many: booklists, school bags, uniforms, shoes, the whole nine yards, is an expensive operation, especially so for the people of St Thomas, inarguably one of Jamaica's most underdeveloped parishes and, without … Continue reading Jamaican Health: Chikungunya havoc in Jamaica by Delano Seiveright
Cuba joins Ebola fight, sending 165 health workers to West Africa
Cuba joins Ebola fight, sending 165 health workers to West Africa Officials say Cuba is sending 165 health workers to help tackle the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Doctors, nurses and infection control specialists will travel to Sierra Leone in October and stay for six months. The announcement comes as the World Health Organization says … Continue reading Cuba joins Ebola fight, sending 165 health workers to West Africa
Jamaica’s Health Minister Fenton Ferguson bashes Opposition over chikungunya claims
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — Health Minister Fenton Ferguson has rebuked political opponents for what he says are attempts to create panic with alarmist pronouncements about the chikungunya virus. "I see the last couple of days that there are elements within the Opposition, and more so elements in opposition in eastern Jamaica, trying to use … Continue reading Jamaica’s Health Minister Fenton Ferguson bashes Opposition over chikungunya claims
PAHO warns of heightened chikungunya, dengue threats | CIDRAP
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) yesterday urged its member countries that have mosquitoes that transmit dengue and chikungunya viruses to step up their vector control programs in advance of a possible increase in infections. The recommendation from PAHO, the World Health Organization's office in the region, comes in advance of the peak transmission season … Continue reading PAHO warns of heightened chikungunya, dengue threats | CIDRAP
Haiti gets 6 million kits to treat mosquito-borne chikungunya virus | CTV News
The Associated Press Published Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:53PM EDT PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Haiti has received a large shipment of treatment packets to help it deal with an outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus known as chikungunya amid a rainy season expected to result in a surge of new cases in the country, officials said Wednesday. … Continue reading Haiti gets 6 million kits to treat mosquito-borne chikungunya virus | CTV News
41 suspected cases of chikungunya in St Ann – Latest News – JamaicaObserver.com
ST ANN, Jamaica -- As of September 6 St Ann has had 41 suspected cases of Chikungunya, Dr Francine Phillips Kelly, acting Chief Medical Officer for St Ann told the St Ann Parish Council on Thursday. “The cases are coming in fast and furious,” Dr Phillips Kelly said. She explained that there is a cause … Continue reading 41 suspected cases of chikungunya in St Ann – Latest News – JamaicaObserver.com
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