President Savarin urges “watchful eye” on Monkeypox

His Excellency, President Charles Savarin

President of Dominica, His Excellency Charles Savarin is calling on the government to keep a “watchful eye” on Monkeypox.

He was speaking during the 2022/2023 national budget at the First Meeting of the Third Session of the Tenth Parliament on Tuesday.

The World Health Organization (WHO)has confirmed about 92 cases and 28 suspected cases of Monkeypox, with recent outbreaks reported in 12 countries where the disease is not typically found.

The outbreaks are unusual because they are occurring in countries where the virus is not endemic, and according to the WHO, more cases will likely be reported in the coming days as surveillance broadens.

The virus is endemic in some animal populations in a number of countries, leading to occasional outbreaks among local people and travelers. The recent outbreaks reported across 12 countries so far are atypical, as they are occurring in non-endemic countries.

“And now Mr. Speaker we have to keep a watchful eye on Monkeypox which was on the 23rd of July, 2022 declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO),” he said.

Monkeypox can result in death for 1 in 10 people who contract the disease based on observations in Africa, the Centers for Disease Control in the US has said.

Furthermore, he  commended the Health Minister, Dr. Irving McIntyre for the extraordinary manner in which he has led and guided his ministry in managing this health crisis.

“I was indeed pleased with the recent initiative taken by that ministry to recognize and show appreciation of the staff of the Primary Healthcare Services, other critical healthcare professionals and cooperating ministries and units for the unwavering commitment demonstrated in managing the spread of Covid-19 here in Dominica,” he said.

Savarin continued, “No praise is too much for Dr. McIntyre and those frontline workers for their selfless service to our people and country.”

Meanwhile, Savarin mentioned that the Russian-Ukraine war has triggered enormous human suffering and hardship that will not be limited to Ukraine and Russia, but rather will be felt across the world, mindful of the globalized world in which we live.

“The Russian invasion of Ukraine started on February 24th, 2022 after almost 8 years of conflict between Ukrainian government forces…,” Savarin remarked.

He explained that the war continues to escalate and the consequences will be far reaching and catastrophic .

“The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to be felt well beyond Europe, to all parts of the globe including Latin America and the Caribbean, as the price of oil and commodity prices sky rocket, ” Savarin noted.

He went on to state that Russia is the world’s largest exporter of wheat and the world’s third largest oil producer, with Ukraine being the 5th largest wheat exporter.

“Consequently, the export restrictions and sanctions imposed on Russia due to this conflict will significantly affect, not only the prices of those commodities, but of transport, shipping and electricity which will cascade throughout the global economy,” Savarin stated.

He added, “With national economies still recovering from the Covid-19 Pandemic, a rise in food prices, fuel and electricity could result in a further exacerbation of poverty and even hunger.”

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21 Comments

  1. Tt
    July 30, 2022

    Monkey pox but not the rampant corruption and destruction of the island. Yall selectively blind. Do you not read the news?? Sri Lanka, Djibouti etc.

    Stop these guys before we end up being refugees

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  2. Look it there
    July 29, 2022

    But look it b4 our eyes…we looking at the Monkey Pox and we don’t even know . It’s like looking for Satan

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  3. TRUTH !!!!!!!!!!
    July 28, 2022

    DNO why not post my comment? Since yesterday u left out mine but you posting climate change which is disrespectful.

    My comment is educational and I was not rude or insulative just plain facts so people can be wary of what has happened and the plans of those who are the ones making money out of those who are fearful and vulnerable.

    Is it because I spoke about the adverse effects of vaccination and death?

    Please let my comment flow.

    I really do not trust a lot of people, or organizations, etc., as many thrive on misinformation and deception. We are not democratic but manipulated by the higher richer few persons. Anything not agreeing or educating the masses.

    All for riches untold? But please note we did not come into this world by ourselves there is a greater and bigger being than ourselves. God knows, hears, and sees everything. He sees right thru the plans and may allow it. But we all will be judged sometime in the future.

    ADMIN: We can appreciate your concern over trust as we want to ensure our forum can be trusted which is one of the reasons we actively moderate this forum.

    To this end you are free to express your concerns but you cannot make unsubstantiated claims.

    We were unable to verify some of your claims in your previous comments. If you provide a legitimate source for your information then it is far more likely that your post will be published.

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  4. Robby
    July 28, 2022

    This one is another parasite planted on Dominicas skin, courtesy of that other parasite by the name of DLP and it’s leader. Over the years they sucked our country dry.

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  5. hmm
    July 28, 2022

    Monkey pox is the least of our worries in Dominica. According to the CDC it’s a disease that mainly affects populations of men who have sex with men :

    “With these doses, CDC is recommending that vaccines be provided to individuals with confirmed monkeypox exposures and presumed exposures. This includes those who had close physical contact with someone diagnosed with monkeypox, those who know their sexual partner was diagnosed with monkeypox, and men who have sex with men who have recently had multiple sex partners in a venue where there was known to be monkeypox or in an area where monkeypox is spreading.”

    https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/28/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administrations-monkeypox-outbreak-response/

    This disease is a plague being spread by degenerates. We were forced to social distance for covid maybe they need to follow our anti-buggery laws worldwide now and make this degeneracy punishable by law

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    • Braindamage
      July 28, 2022

      Hmm…”man and man having sex”..
      Man and man don’t have sex.
      Man and man “Buggar”.
      Men and women have sex.
      So buggary :-o Monkeypox….

  6. Pat
    July 28, 2022

    We know why the medical and science frat will resort to derogatory shots across the bough to their point that YOU are inferior ala Charles Dawin et al. It was first spotted in Europe, how about Honkey Pox?
    We are so used to being put down that some of us don’t even mind.

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    • Teach Man To Fish
      July 28, 2022

      You are spot on. Our kings, once called Pharaohs (now presidents) have been relegated to mere vassals under colonialists tools such as WHO, WTO, UNDP repeating almost word for word what is required of him/her to say, or die like the one from Tanzania, Mali or Haiti who decided not to do anything against their people to be strong kings.

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      • Lawyer
        July 29, 2022

        Who put that King of Dominica (Skerrit) on the throne? Not Colonialist but all you Red Dominicans and dimples worshippers. Stop looking for excuses, it’s all you own fault. I’ve got no sympathy for all you any more. Colonialist my foot!

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        • Teach Man To Fish
          July 30, 2022

          I didn’t vote them, you did. What I hear is they bring down plane loads of all-you that connive to keep them there permanently, colonialist or not.

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          • Lawyer
            August 1, 2022

            You are talking utter rubbish. Get that monkey of your shoulder and you’ll feel better. Promise!

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          • Teach Man To Fish
            August 2, 2022

            @lawyer : The monkey is (of) off, it called you for conniving before leaving.

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          • Fish Man to Teach
            August 2, 2022

            @Teach man to fish, I think you are a bit thick. I will leave it at that for the time being.

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  7. July 27, 2022

    Mr President “Monkeypox” is the least of our worries, the “Skerro-DLP-pox” has been far greater risk to the destruction and demise of our Nation for the past twenty (20) years aided and abetted by you, and which you have never address especially since your accession to the position of “high and mighty” leave you garbage in the house that “China build” not in the house of Parliament god-damn-it.

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    • Ibo France
      July 28, 2022

      Agreed!! This opportunistic, hypocritical parasite, who is in a position of power to protect the people and country from the excesses and abuses of Roosevelt and his gang bangers, is complicit in all the wrongdoings of this government as silence gives consent.

      Electoral fraud, police cruelty, wrongful arrest of innocent civilians, overreach of the DPP, the political fragmentation of the society, this man stays in his Ivory Tower impervious to the people’s suffering and the dumbing down of the country by the incumbent, corrupt regime.

      Once these key positions – Prime Minister, President, Speaker of Parliament, DPP, Supervisor of Elections are manned by the present renegades, Dominica is doomed.

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  8. Jonathan Y St Jean
    July 27, 2022

    I listened to the speech by Angelo and he sounded like he was addressing a Labor party activity instead of the President and neutral “father of the nation”. One thing he said caused him grief was that some gave concern to Kyan, even if many of them also expressed concern for the missing child, he still was pissed off. I would have expected Angelo to show concern for the mentally ill but he never even mentioned it even as the rest of the world is highlighting the need for mental health recognition and assistance. He mentioned Monkeypox which is spreading but not mental health. He was never a people person and he was used by the Eugenia Charles brain trust in overthrowing PJ. Soon after he was carted off to Brussels to enjoy a cushy existence. It’s time he learns to act like a president and show concern for all citizens. Where was his concern in the first few weeks of the Kernisha disappearance? I expect better from the President of Dominca.

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  9. Shaka zulu
    July 27, 2022

    I would rather have monkey pox than to live another 5 years under this government. Right now the damaging effects of this corrupt regime on our lives and future cannot be outdone.

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    • Ibo France
      July 28, 2022

      Shake Zulu, you have come out firing on all cylinders. Seriously though, this is no joke.

      This present concoction of undesirables in government has done irreparable damage to the country that will horribly affect many generations of Dominicans yet unborn.The longer they stay in power, the worse it becomes. I blame the the people.

      This is so relevant I wish to repeat it. A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.

      The present ruling regime in Dominica has become a ruthless, conniving, rabid pack of wolves.

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  10. Jonathan Y St Jean
    July 27, 2022

    So now the Skerritt government has a reason to hide behind for the high level of poverty in the country, it’s called the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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  11. Climate Change
    July 27, 2022

    DNO in light of climate change and how it affects us in Dominica today I suggest we should also rename our cabinet officers to really show the effects of climate change. So here is my suggestion for the time being:

    1. Instead of president we should call the person that occupies the office Evident: So whoever is there I his main job is to give evidence of a crime scene or cover it up

    2. Instead of Prime minister I suggest Chief crime minister

    3. Every minister should be changed to crime minister. So for example crimie minister of Finance, crime minister of Agriculture, crime minister of Education etc.

    You see I am not and did not attack anyone. I just feel because of climate change has done to us we should make adjustments and then change it back to there original name when climate change and its effects are no more.

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  12. Waiting For Airport
    July 27, 2022

    Bill Gates and dem give you your orders? Now you starting the propaganda again?

    It wont work this time, people eyes have been forced to open now after seeing so many of their loved ones dead!

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