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June 25, 2017 Posted By Guineematin HIGHLIGHTS, News, Lab?, My Region, Middle Guinea, Health 0
Cholera epidemic in L?louma: already 87 cases registered in the prefectural hospital ...
On Sunday, June 25, 2017, 87 cases of cholera, all from the urban commune, were registered at the prefectural hospital of Lelouma, reports an observer of Guineematin.com in the prefecture.
This epidemic of cholera which broke out on Sunday morning in the Urban Community of L?louma was confirmed at Guineematin.com by the president of the Prefectoral Committee of the Red Cross of L?louma, Thierno Talhatou Diallo.
According to our source, no cases of death have been recorded at this time. There is hope that there will be more fear than harm because doctors, supported by volunteers from the Red Cross Prefectoral Committee, are putting double butchers to stop the severe diarrhea in the many patients already admitted to the hospital. The prefectural hospital of Lelouma for appropriate care.
To be continued !
De L?louma, Amadou Sadio Korb? DIALLO for Guineematin.com
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June 26, 2017 Posted By Guineematin HEADLINE, News, Health 0
Epidemic of cholera in L?louma: ANSS brings clarification!
In the face of incidents presented as cases of cholera outbreaks recorded at the prefectural hospital of L?louma (article published in the press), the Director General of the National Agency of Sanitary Security immediately reacted by contacting the Regional Directorate Of the Health of Lab? and the Prefectoral Direction of the Health of Lelouma.
Rather, it is a case of food poisoning as a source of diarrhea.
The account of the facts: "Following a collective meal at a wedding ceremony in the prefecture of Lelouma, some people presented with diarrhea of varying degrees. Most of the patients were thus admitted to the prefectural hospital and taken in charge free of charge. The ERARE (Regional Epidemic Alert and Response Team) based in Lab?, once alerted, immediately rallied to L?louma and was able to make a first observation of a probable food poisoning. The investigation is underway and will be finalized today (Monday, June 26, 2017).
In the meantime, samples have been taken from the patients and are being sent for appropriate analyzes. A total of 60 patients were treated. Some have also returned to their homes. No deaths.
The Director of ANSS, Dr. Sakoba KEITA, emphasizes that "according to the IHR (International Sanitary Regulations), the existence of such an epidemic can not be affirmed without confirmation in the laboratory of analysis. On the other hand, according to the Epidemic Management Mechanism in Guinea, any declaration to this effect must be made by the Minister of Health, member of the Government ".
Department of Communication and Social Mobilization of the ANSS
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