I went back a couple months after my first visit and was sorely disappointed when I heard that they no longer served Paninis. Oh, how it broke my heart and my appetite. I had been dreaming and salivating for months about biting into a warm panini. Why Asia's? Why? Chikungunya epidemic in Jamaica Now let's … Continue reading Jamaican Review: Asia’s Cafe in York Pharmacy – Part 2
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
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
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
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
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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