Chikungunya, a virus known for decades in parts of Africa and Asia, is sweeping across the Caribbean, Central and South America. According to the Pan American Health Organization, there have been 118 confirmed deaths to the disease and an estimated 700,000 people who are suspected of being infected with illness. CCTV America’s Michelle Begue reports. … Continue reading Chikungunya virus spreading in South America
The education system has been hit by 30 per cent absenteeism of staff and students in schools across the six regions because of suspected cases of chikungunya (chik-V), the Ministry of Education has reported. The ministry has released the results of a survey, which revealed that as at yesterday, 3,911 students and 591 teachers had … Continue reading Education: Jamaican Schools coping with chikungunya outbreak
KINGSTON, Jamaica--Friday’s sitting of the Senate ended abruptly, after the President, Senator Floyd Morris, refused to allow the Opposition to debate the current chikungunya health crisis. Senator Morris explained that he had rejected the basis on which Leader of Opposition Business, Senator Tom Tavares-Finson, sought his permission to raise the matter of the chikungunya epidemic … Continue reading Chikungunya issue, in Jamaica, causes abrupt end to Senate meeting
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
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
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
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
Jamaica is now feeling the mild wrath of the Chikungunya Virus. This is the situation, captured aptly by Clovis.
The Chikungunya virus is transmitted to children through mosquito bites. The virus is spread when mosquitoes become infected after feeding on a person already infected, then bites another person. Director of the Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry of Health Dr Marion Bullock-DuCasse is therefore encouraging school administrators to continue efforts of … Continue reading Identifying, preventing Chikungunya in your child – All Woman – JamaicaObserver.com
Over the past few days, I have closely observed and concluded that we have hit a yet another political low by politicizing the Chikungunya Virus. But am I surprised? Well not quite. It happened with the death of Mario Dean, it happened with the JUTC and so many other issues. One activist who seems to … Continue reading Jamaican Health: The Politics of Chikungunya
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