The Ministry of Health would like to inform the public that there is an outbreak of Dengue which is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito
There were 15 confirmed cases of Dengue Fever for the last month.
The majority of cases are within the Roseau Health District which includes the Roseau South, Roseau Valley, Roseau North, and Roseau Central up to the Mahaut area.
We are also awaiting confirmation of nine other suspected cases
The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the population that vigilance should be maintained to avoid the increase of cases.
Symptoms of Dengue Fever include High fever, rash, severe headaches, back pain, eye pain, muscles and joint pain.
The time between the bite of a mosquito carrying dengue virus and the start of the symptoms averages 4 to 6 days, with a range of 3 to 14 days.
An infected person cannot spread the infection to other persons but can be a source of the dengue virus for mosquitoes for about 6 days
Persons with symptoms should report to their Health Center, doctor or to the Princess Margaret Hospital.
The Environmental Health Department and the Health Promotion Resource Center with support from National Pest and Termite Control Ltd. and other stakeholders continue to reactivate the National Dengue Emergency Plan including :
• Continued mosquito surveillance
• Fogging operations
• provision of chemical to eliminate breeding sites
• Investigation and surveillance of both suspected and confirmed dengue cases
• Investigation of dengue related complaints
The Ministry of Health will continue to:
• Conduct health educations sessions to the general public especially at the Health Care facilities throughout the island and to fisherman and community groups
• To Distribute educational materials such as leaflets , flyers and posters
• The airing of Public Service Announcements via radio , television and big screen
• Conduct Radio and Television discussions
The Ministry of Health continues to urge the general public to practice safety measures such as keeping drums covered, disposing of tires appropriately and keeping your environment clean to ensure the prevention and spread of dengue fever.
Is Dominica high rate on Mosquitos, been around Rosesu (Goodwill) area never had a bite.
shame that hiv does not get such big reports, people in DA dont know how big it getting and no warnings at all…..and dengue dangerous to life but it can be cured but once you have de hiv, thats it……
I stand corrected but HIV is NOT transmitted by a mosquito! EACH INDIVIDUAL MUST ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY for his or her sexual behaviour!
i did not say it was transmitted by mosquito, what i am saying it is a massive health risk, bigger than dengue, but we seem to not be able to give our people education in this disease, or any other sexual health education, hepititus is just as deadly, or clamydia can lead to infertility,gentital herpes can cause blindness to a new born if de mother is in an active stage of the infection while she gives birth vaginally, it is all education, and wit de way of de world we need to educate on every subject no matter how taboo people may think it is, these are just as life threatning.
yes induviduals must take resposibilty for there actions, but they need to know what there action may lead to wee….
The majority of cases in Roseau.
Well one main cause could be the amount of rubbish left on the roadside/in gutters. It always amazes me that the city council could actually get people to clean the gutters, chop down trees/bushes AND then pile them in neat little heaps and then LEAVE them there for months on end . This half baked exercise only means that when it rains the rubbish goes right back in the gutters forming little islands which then gets filled with water. The perfect resting/breeding place for mosquitos.
I would like to know if some sort of vaccine has been created to combat this Dengue disease.
In addition, I would recommend that persons clean their surroundings and burn whatever can be burnt, since smoke may cause these creatures to disappear. People, please be careful
The test done to diagnose Dengue Virus is (CBC) complete blood count. Drink lots of fluids if there are signs of dehydration. Tylenol for fever, for aspirin causes stomach bleeding in most people.
In severe cases one might need electrolyte replacement. The small kids need to always wash their hands.
yeah ur information is kinda wack…go read some more before u post
I am a nurse in Florida go and do some reading or try going to nursing School.
Knowledge is power!!! Please educated yourself. THIS IS FOR HD (YES HIDE YOURSELF)
min of health , a lady came at my home to check to see if i had stagnant water at my home…i told her they need to come check a drain opposite my home which was built badly…. i am talking about bath estate..
marpin has it
wow i never knew dengue waz still alive!!! good to know
Marpin should announce this
Why do you think a press release sent to DNO was not sent to other media outlets?