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Coronavirus - Burundi: Press release from the Ministry of Public Health and the Fight against AIDS on the follow-up of prevention and response actions against COVID-19
- May 2, 2020
Burundi Ministry of Public Health (MSPLS)
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On April 28, 29, 30 and May 1, 2020, the Rapid Intervention Team of the Ministry of Public Health and the Fight against AIDS carried out control samples from the 10 patients tested positive for COVID-19 who are under medical supervision; 5 suspected cases on alert respectively from the BUMEREC Hospital, the Central Polyclinic of Bujumbura, the Prince Regent Charles Hospital and the United Nations Clinic and 152 contact persons; a total of 167 people taken.
The results of the virological examinations are as follows:
Among the 10 former patients under medical supervision, the results of the control tests returned negative to COVID-19 for 3 people, however the state of health of the 7 others is good.
The results of the suspected cases returned positive to COVID-19 for 3 people.
Among the 152 contact persons, 1 case returned positive to COVID-19.
The 3 former patients who were cured had exit tickets from the Prince Louis Rwagasore Clinic.
The search and the identification of all the people having been in contact with the 4 new positive cases with COVID-19 are in progress.
The Ministry of Public Health and the Fight against AIDS reiterates its call to the populations to remain serene, while scrupulously respecting the individual and collective prevention measures against COVID-19.
Distributed by APO Group for Ministry of Public Health Burundi (MSPLS).Comment
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Burundi can do better in terms of press freedom ", dixit - IWACU
May 6, 2020 Burundinews
On the occasion of his visit to the Iwacu Press Group this Wednesday, May 6, Claude Bochu, Ambassador of the European Union to Burundi, delivered his analysis on the state of press freedom in Burundi.
Speaking on the current electoral campaign, the European diplomat notes a regression in the democratic debate. "The European Union will not have to position itself immediately. We have to wait for things to continue to progress, without progressing in the right direction, that is the impression we have! "
Ambassador Bochu observes, however, that the presence of several candidates for the presidential chair is an asset for the country. "The debate between different presidential candidates enriches the opinion that people can have."
Asked how he felt about the current state of press freedom in the country, Claude Bochu said: "Burundi can do better in terms of press freedom".
He talks about "progress" being made but at the same time points out that there are "broad areas where things could be improved" and recalls the results of the latest Reporters Without Borders ranking. “Burundi ranks 160th out of 180 countries! This is actually a small drop compared to the previous ranking! "
Starting from there, the European Union’s chief diplomat in Burundi calls for consideration of criticisms “from outside Burundi” regarding press freedom in Burundi. "We cannot both say that Burundi has a bad image on the outside and ignore what is said about Burundi, especially in the area of press freedom! "
Concerning the relations between the European Union and Burundi, Claude Bochu speaks of an “approximation process” in progress and of “a desire on both sides to better understand the expectations and the institutional limitations of some others ”.
And to indicate "an acknowledgment that there are more things that unite us than things that divide us. The ambassador of the Union of Twenty-seven also talks about maintaining cooperation at the local level. "We are keeping a very important cooperation program with the presence of international NGOs and development agencies from our member states. We therefore remain one of the main donors of the country ”.
Faced with Covid-19, which is raging around the world with 19 cases already reported in Burundi, including one death, Mr. Bochu recalled the importance of bilateral ties at such times. "With the direct impact of the coronavirus that will be felt here, Burundi will need all its friends to cope with the difficult economic situation."Comment
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Source: https://www.iwacu-burundi.org/burund...stes-positifs/
Burundi / Covid-19: 8 new cases tested positive
05/12/2020 Herv? Mugisha
In a statement released on Tuesday, May 12, the Department of Public Health reports that 8 people with Covid-19 have just been registered. This is in addition to the seven cases currently under medical supervision.
From 5 to 8 May 2020, reads said press release, the Rapid Intervention team of the Ministry of Public Health carried out control samples from eleven patients with the disease still on medical follow-up, 11 suspected cases (alerted by certain hospitals Bujumbura) and 136 contact persons. A total of 158 people tested.
Of these 11 patients still under medical supervision, 4 tested negative for Covid-19 when three of the 11 suspected cases tested positive. Of the 136 contact persons, 5 returned positive.
This note from the Ministry of Public Health also indicates that the identification of all those who have been in contact with the 8 new Covid-19 positive cases is continuing. Note that the 4 recovered patients were discharged from the hospital.Comment
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Coronavirus response takes backseat as election looms in Burundi. 27 cases: https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/f...loods-violence
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...-down-covid-19
Burundi to go to polls amid fears authorities playing down Covid-19
Nation of 11 million people has reported 27 cases but has only carried out about 520 tests"The only security we have is our ability to adapt."Comment
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Source: https://www.iwacu-burundi.org/burund...stes-positifs/
Burundi / covid-19: 15 new cases tested positive
05/18/2020 The Editing
The Ministry of Public Health reports that the search and identification of all those who have been in contact with the 15 new positive cases is underway
In a statement released on Sunday, May 17, the Department of Public Health said 15 people with Covid-19 have just been registered.
As of May 9 to 15, we read in the same press release, the Rapid Intervention team of the Ministry of Public Health carried out control samples from 15 patients with the disease still under medical supervision, out of 18 cases suspects (alerted by some Bujumbura hospitals) and on 71 contact persons. A total of 104 people tested.
Of the 15 former patients still on medical follow-up, 9 tested negative for Covid-19 when 4 of the 18 suspected cases tested positive. Of the 71 contacts, 11 cases returned positive to Covid-19.
This note from the Ministry of Public Health indicates that 9 former healed patients were released from the hospital. In the same press release, the Ministry of Public Health stresses that the search and identification of all those who have been in contact with the 15 new positive cases is underway.Comment
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Coronavirus in Burundi: Denise Nkurunziza, the first lady of Burundi tested positive for COVID-19.
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Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza, the First Lady of Burundi flew to Nairobi. She embarked on a medical flight of the organization Amref, based in Kenya.
The reasons for this trip are not the subject of any official communication. But according to information from our colleagues at SOS Media Burundi, the plane that transported it had on board a doctor and a nurse.
She arrived in a convoy of 7 vehicles, including 2 pick-ups of soldiers who ensured her safety. With three members of his cabinet, there was also Albert Nasasagare, the deputy chief of state protocol.
Local source requesting anonymity
The first lady and her team were not registered. The airport commander took care of placing exit visas in the passports of those concerned.
“There must be something hidden from us, why turn off the tarmac lights and refuse passenger check-in. In any case, it's really strange, ”comments a police source.
For now SOS Media Burundi does not know the reasons for this night evacuation of the First Lady.
What we do know however. The nurse and doctor on board the flight are associated with Kenya Medical Research, an establishment chosen by Africa CDC (Africa Centers for Disease and Prevention), as a center of excellence in the evaluation of Covid-19.
As revealed by SOS M?dias Burundi, on the 21st, the Burundian minister in charge of health had left on an airplane of the same organization . He returned to Bujumbura on Tuesday.
"The only security we have is our ability to adapt."Comment
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Source: https://www.burundi-forum.org/covid-...-2020-burundi/
COVID-19: 37 positive cases out of 83, 45 cured, and 1 specific death, June 6, 2020 / BURUNDI
Posted on: June 6, 2020- by Pascal Nahimana-
BUJUMBURA, 6/06/020 - The Burundian Ministry of Public Health (MSPLS) has released a press release. Taking stock of the COVID-19 situation in Burundi.
Of the 29 former patients on treatment, 12 are cured. They were allowed to return to their families this Saturday June 6, 2020; and 20 new COVID ー 19 positive cases appeared.
The COVID-19 situation in Burundi is now [https://www.burundi-forum.org/covid-19/] this Saturday June 6, 2020:
83 COVID-19 positive cases that the country has experienced since Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the beginning of the pandemic in Burundi;
37 COVID-19 positive cases currently under treatment;
45 COVID-19 positive cases cured;
1 positive COVID-19 case died following another disease than COVID-19.
Here is the government press release for this Saturday, June 6, 2020: [https://www.burundi-forum.org/wp-con...19_06062020.pd f]Comment
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"Burundi has had 37 positive cases of COVID-19 since Saturday June 6, 2020."
The Ministry of Health is setting up a scientific committee to deal with Covid-19. The Ministry of Public Health and the fight against AIDS in collaboration with international medical corps (IMC) organized Friday, June 05, 2020 a workshop to restore and disseminate the protocol for the management of covid-19.
https://www.burundi-forum.org/la-une...e-au-covid-19/
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What did Pierre Nkurunziza die from?
As the coronavirus advances in Burundi, some dispute the version that the Burundian president died of a heart attack.
Burundian authorities have long denied the existence of the Covid-19 pandemic in that country and official figures, largely underestimated, now concede around 100 deaths. Added to this is the recent death of President Pierre Nkurunziza, who officially died of a heart attack. Several sources, however, contradict the official position.
Three sources close to political and medical circles in Africa told us that Pierre Nkurunziza died from the coronavirus. A disease that the late president allegedly concealed, even refusing to go to the hospital for treatment.
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Alexis Sinduhije: "I honestly think that Nkurunziza was killed by the Covid-19."
"I think that Nkurunziza was killed by the Covid-19. The diseases of the heads of state, especially at home, are the best kept secret, maintains the opponent Alexis Sinduhije, the president of the Movement for Solidarity and Democracy (MSD).
Manipulations
The Burundian authorities for their part dispute this assertion and speak of manipulation, as a Burundian ambassador posted to a European country explained to us.
Alarming situation
Reports of the Covid-19 pandemic from Burundi are alarming.
Indeed, Pierre Nkurunziza had denied the existence of this disease from its onset. He had declared on each of his official outings that his country was protected by God.
Listen to the audio 03:52
Dr Benjamin Djoudalbaye: "We stick to the official information in our possession"
A posture that does not facilitate the task of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the African Union, according to Dr Benjamin Djoudalbaye, head of political and diplomacy division of health and communication at the center based in Addis Ababa.
Several sources admit that the figures for patients in Burundi are underestimated in the absence of real information.
Pacifique Nininahazwe, the president of the Forum for Consciousness and Development (Focode) is also worried about the evolution of the pandemic in Burundi.
"The coronavirus kills many Burundians, in total silence, in total denial by the Burundian authorities. We would like the death of Nkurunziza to be a moment of start on this serious pandemic in Burundi. And we ask for a real investigation into the reasons for the death of president ", says human rights activist at DW.
A source close to the Burundian government said it feared a serious health situation. The contaminations would multiply. If we do not impose screening, the days ahead will be gloomy in terms of health, fear this source.
As of June 12, 2020, Burundi has recorded 94 cases of infected people, one death and 71 people healed, according to the African Union Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Burundi expelled the WHO representative, Dr. Walter Mulombo, and three others from his staff in mid-May. Burundian authorities have accused them of extrapolating the actual number of people affected by Covid-19.Comment
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COVID-19: 28 out of 104 positive cases, 75 cured, and 1 specific death, June 15, 2020 / BURUNDI
Posted on: June 15, 2020- by Pascal Nahimana-
COVID-19: 28 out of 104 positive cases, 75 cured, and 1 specific death, June 15, 2020 / BURUNDI
COVID-19 GLOBALIZATION Health Health
BUJUMBURA, 06/15/2020 - The Burundian Ministry of Public Health (MSPLS) has released a press release. Taking stock of the COVID-19 situation in Burundi.
Of the 32 former patients on treatment, 14 are cured. They were allowed to return to their families on Monday June 15, 2020; and 10 new COVID ー 19 positive cases appeared.
The COVID-19 situation in Burundi is now [https://www.burundi-forum.org/covid-19/] this Monday, June 15, 2020:
104 COVID-19 positive cases that the country has experienced since Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the beginning of the pandemic in Burundi;
28 COVID-19 positive cases currently under treatment;
75 COVID-19 positive cases cured;
1 positive COVID-19 case died following a disease other than COVID-19 (died of a disease other than COVID-19).
Here is the government press release for this Monday, June 15, 2020: [https://www.burundi-forum.org/wp-con...19_15062020.pd f]
Burundi has 104 COVID-19 cases out of nearly 10,830,000 inhabitants since Tuesday March 31, 2019.Comment
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BUJUMBURA, 06/27/2020 - The Burundian Ministry of Public Health (MSPLS) has released a press release. Taking stock of the COVID-19 situation in Burundi.
Of the 50 former patients on treatment, 22 are cured. They were allowed to return to their families this Saturday, June 27, 2020; and 26 new COVID ー 19 positive cases appeared.
The COVID-19 situation in Burundi is now [https://www.burundi-forum.org/covid-19/] this Saturday, June 27, 2020:
170 positive COVID-19 cases that the country has experienced since Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the beginning of the pandemic in Burundi;
54 COVID-19 positive cases currently under treatment;
115 COVID-19 positive cases cured;
1 positive COVID-19 case died following a disease other than COVID-19 (died of a disease other than COVID-19).
Here is the government press release for this Saturday, June 27, 2020: [https://www.burundi-forum.org/wp-con...19_27062020.pd f]
Burundi has 170 COVID-19 cases out of nearly 10,830,000 inhabitants since Tuesday March 31, 2019.Comment
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