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Dengue
Outbreak in the Maldives
A total of 311 dengue
cases, including two deaths have been reported in the Maldives in the period 1 January
-19 February 2011. The highest number
of cases was reported during the 5th week (65cases).
Due to the increase
in dengue cases in the Maldives
since December 2010, various interventions have been taken by the Ministry of
Health and Family:
 A
health alert (press release) was released to create public awareness about
precautions such as preventing bites from the Aedes mosquito, increasing
overall hygiene and eliminating breeding sites around the living area
All
clinicians in male and the atolls were sent a circular on 27th December 2010
to be vigilant about detecting, diagnosing and managing all dengue and
suspected dengue cases.
A
special programme was organized on vector control activities.
Various
teleconferences were held with clinicians, health workers and the media, to
focus on preventive measures as well as effective case management. Weekly Dengue cases reported from Male and
Atolls 2009-19th February 2011 [PDF 413 KB]
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