Fiji: 2016 Dengue

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.fbc.com.fj/fiji/37127/dengue-cases-increase-to-93

Dengue cases increase to 93
06:14 Today
Taken from/By: FBC News
Report by: Farzana Nisha

The number of dengue cases has increased by eight to 93 from last week with the North recording the highest number of cases.

This was confirmed to FBC News by National Advisor for Communicable diseases Dr Mike Kama.

Dr Kama says the health ministry continues to be concerned with the rise in the number of cases, even though most have been treated and sent home.

He says the Ministry is not calling it an outbreak...

 

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.fbc.com.fj/fiji/37493/12-new-dengue-cases-reported

12 new dengue cases reported
17:05 Sun Feb 14, 2016
Taken from/By:
Report by: Farzana Nisha

Twelve new cases of dengue fever have emerged from the North bringing the number to almost 100

National Advisor for Communicable Diseases Dr Mike Kama says these cases were recorded in Macuata last week...

 

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.fbc.com.fj/fiji/38207/dengue-fever-cases-post-tc-winston

Dengue Fever cases post TC Winston
06:29 Today
Taken from/By: FBC News
Report by: Maggie Boyle

There are now five confirmed cases of Dengue Fever in areas hit by TC Winston.

Health Minister Jone Usamate says while this figure is low, their priority is to ensure there is no increase and that public health is maintained.

?Actually we have about 5 laboratory confirmed cases of dengue, after, after Winston, there are two from the West and two from the Central division, but we?ve had quite a lot of dengue even from before cyclone Winston. From January this year, we?ve had 166 laboratory confirmed cases.?...