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Rats are one of the main transmitters of leptospirosis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dominica is looking towards Cuba to assist in the fight against the outbreak of leptospirosis that has already killed two people on the island.<\/p>\n

Dominica\u2019s Ambassador to Cuba, Dr. Charles Corbette said he had discussed the matter with Cuban health officials.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly two weeks ago I met with the Minister of Health looking at the possibility of Cuba offering us some technical assistance in doing some research work on the problem of leptospirosis in Dominica.\u201d<\/p>\n

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