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PRO/AH/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (22): Samoa, outbreak declared
Archive Number: 20240423.8716106
DENGUE/DHF UPDATE (22): SAMOA, OUTBREAK DECLARED
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Date: Fri 19 Apr 2024
Source: RNZ [edited]
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/514699/dengue-fever-outbreak-to-be-declared-in-samoa
A dengue fever outbreak will be officially declared on Friday [19 Apr 2024] in Samoa.
More than 250 cases have been reported, with the majority on the mainland, northwest of Upolu, where most of the population lives.
The World Health Organisation describes dengue fever as a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. Most people don't get symptoms but for those who did the most common were high fever, headache, body aches, nausea and rash.
Samoa's Director General of Health Alec Ekeroma says a news conference will be held in Samoa at 4pm local time (3pm NZT).
Earlier he said: "No one has died from it, but the country needs to continue its protection measures, and we are planning a national campaign to clean up and destroy breeding sites for mosquitos."
Samoa's last dengue situation report dated 18-24 Mar 2024 showed 22 new lab-confirmed dengue cases recorded at the time, adding up to 40 cases in March [2024].
The report noted the most affected age groups were those between 5-9 years old and those over 60.
Northwest of Upolu and Apia urban area regions are reported to be the most affected, but some cases have been reported from all regions including Savai'i.
Aiono said there were 20 different definitions of outbreak and they would decide which definition applied now.
If someone has symptoms of dengue-like illness, Aiono said they have to go to hospital so they can undergo blood tests to confirm if they do have dengue.
A public health alert on dengue fever has already been issued advising and encouraging clinicians to collect samples for testing for all patients presenting with dengue-like illnesses.
[Byline: Eleisha Foon]
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Date: Mon 22 Apr 2024
Source: RNZ [edited]
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/514979/fumigation-campaign-underway-in-samoa-to-address-dengue-outbreak
A national cleaning campaign is underway in Samoa to address the nation's outbreak of dengue fever.
Since November last year [2023], there has been more than 200 cases confirmed, with the majority from the main island of Upolu, while cases also recorded on Savai'i.
Cleaning will be carried out mostly in the northwest part of Upolu.
There will also be a fumigation campaign that will involve spraying of schools and hospitals to get rid of mosquitoes.
The Health Ministry is giving the campaign 2 weeks to make gains and if it does not work, a new strategy will be looked at.
Director General of Health Dr Alec Ekeroma told local media that travel guidelines will be revised for visitors to Samoa.
Five people died in the last dengue outbreak in Samoa from 2017-2018.
American Samoa
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American Samoa is calling for people to do their part to prevent dengue fever after the dengue outbreak in neighbouring Samoa.
The Ministry of Health is advising people to destroy mosquito breeding grounds and keep homes free of the insects, watch for dengue symptoms, and avoid unnecessary movement at dawn and dusk.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Georgia: (SD) South Ossetia, disputed territory, RFI
Archive Number: 20240423.8716107
[1] 情報源: RSO News [in Russian] 4月22日
During an examination of animals in the villages of Ubiat and Chimas, Znaursky district, animals with a disease with signs similar to foot-and-mouth disease were identified. Biological samples were taken from the [sick] animals for laboratory research, reports the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of South Ossetia.
Measures were immediately taken to contain and prevent the spread of the infection. This includes installing disinfection barriers in farms where clinical signs of the disease were identified and vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease began.
The research results confirmed the fears, and the preliminary diagnosis of foot and mouth disease was confirmed.
[2] 情報源: Cominf.org [in Russian] 4月22日
In the villages of Ubiat and Chimas, Znaursky district of South Ossetia, animals with suspected foot-and-mouth disease were identified. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic.
The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry collected samples of biomaterials [of infected animals] for laboratory research.
The research results confirmed the fears, the preliminary diagnosis of foot and mouth disease was confirmed," the report notes.