November 21, 2023
this Dominican Republic Facing new outbreaks anger in the province barahona.The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed 16 cases Among the 45 patients with diarrhea symptoms who were treated at Jaime Mota Hospital and the Primary Health Care Units (UNAP) in Bahoruco and La Cienega. The cases include Haitian and Dominican citizens, reflecting the diversity of the affected populations.
The outbreak has been attributed to Consumption of contaminated watermainly affecting residents La Cienega. Patients were reported to have serious comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, hepatitis C, pneumonia, chronic renal failure and HIV. The condition results in long-term hospitalization for some affected people.
The ministry has launched a response plan that includes active surveillance, health interventions and epidemiological fencing in affected communities. Cholera vaccination campaigns were carried out, chlorinated water distributed and prevention advice disseminated. Additionally, the National Institute of Drinking Water and Wastewater (INAPA) is collaborating to distribute safe water for household consumption.
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- Samples were sent to the National Public Health Laboratory (Dr. Defilló)
- status report
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