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Three new cases of Chikungunya: “serious situation,” warns health services
March 25, 2025 8:09 AM
Three new cases of Chikungunya were reported in the country yesterday. They involved two residents of Pereybère, aged 95 and 59 respectively. These cases were detected through contact tracing conducted by Ministry of Health officials.
Furthermore, the third case is worrying the authorities because it is an isolated case. This time, a 40-year-old resident of Belle Vue Maurel was infected. Her condition is considered stable and she is being treated by a private clinic.
Dr. Fazil Khodabocus explains that a fumigation exercise is underway near the patient's residence.
"This is a serious situation. The alert level is high at this time. This case is an isolated one, as we have not yet established the link with other patients. We must remind those who begin to show symptoms to seek medical help. They will be treated by the health services. As soon as they start to have joint pain or a high fever, they must see a doctor," explains Dr. Khodabocus.
In addition, a new case of dengue fever has also been detected. The patient is currently admitted to the Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital.
It should be noted that currently, the country has 8 cases of Chikungunya and 3 cases of Dengue.
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Chikungunya: "There is no evidence that the virus came from abroad," says Anil Bachoo
March 25, 20250
By WWW.DEFIMEDIA.INFO
Contact: webmaster@defimedia.info
Anil Bachoo, Minister of Health, announced that eight cases of Chikungunya and three cases of dengue fever have been reported to date in Mauritius. Regarding Chikungunya, five patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital, while the other three remain under surveillance. Regarding dengue fever, one in three patients has already recovered. He was responding to questions from Joe Lesjongard, Leader of the Opposition, during the Private Notice Question (PNQ) at the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 25.
The minister also emphasized that all necessary measures have been put in place at the airport and port to prevent the importation of external cases. "I am not an expert, but advisors and technicians in my ministry indicate that the reported cases of Chikungunya and dengue fever are of local origin. There is no evidence that the virus originated abroad. Moreover, imported cases are easier to control than those of local origin," he said. This is why the emphasis is being placed on a massive clean-up campaign in several regions of the island.
Anil Bachoo also announced that the Ministry of Environment has allocated Rs 11 million to organize a cleanup campaign on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. A total of 455 officers will be mobilized to clean up vacant lots located within a 300-meter radius of residences. If the affected owners do not clean up themselves, they will have to pay the costs incurred by the ministry.
Furthermore, a team of officers will be sent to Rodrigues to carry out an inventory and assess the situation there.
Rajmeela Seetamonee
Three new cases of Chikungunya: “serious situation,” warns health services
March 25, 2025 8:09 AM
Three new cases of Chikungunya were reported in the country yesterday. They involved two residents of Pereybère, aged 95 and 59 respectively. These cases were detected through contact tracing conducted by Ministry of Health officials.
Furthermore, the third case is worrying the authorities because it is an isolated case. This time, a 40-year-old resident of Belle Vue Maurel was infected. Her condition is considered stable and she is being treated by a private clinic.
Dr. Fazil Khodabocus explains that a fumigation exercise is underway near the patient's residence.
"This is a serious situation. The alert level is high at this time. This case is an isolated one, as we have not yet established the link with other patients. We must remind those who begin to show symptoms to seek medical help. They will be treated by the health services. As soon as they start to have joint pain or a high fever, they must see a doctor," explains Dr. Khodabocus.
In addition, a new case of dengue fever has also been detected. The patient is currently admitted to the Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital.
It should be noted that currently, the country has 8 cases of Chikungunya and 3 cases of Dengue.
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Chikungunya: "There is no evidence that the virus came from abroad," says Anil Bachoo
March 25, 20250
By WWW.DEFIMEDIA.INFO
Contact: webmaster@defimedia.info
Anil Bachoo, Minister of Health, announced that eight cases of Chikungunya and three cases of dengue fever have been reported to date in Mauritius. Regarding Chikungunya, five patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital, while the other three remain under surveillance. Regarding dengue fever, one in three patients has already recovered. He was responding to questions from Joe Lesjongard, Leader of the Opposition, during the Private Notice Question (PNQ) at the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 25.
The minister also emphasized that all necessary measures have been put in place at the airport and port to prevent the importation of external cases. "I am not an expert, but advisors and technicians in my ministry indicate that the reported cases of Chikungunya and dengue fever are of local origin. There is no evidence that the virus originated abroad. Moreover, imported cases are easier to control than those of local origin," he said. This is why the emphasis is being placed on a massive clean-up campaign in several regions of the island.
Anil Bachoo also announced that the Ministry of Environment has allocated Rs 11 million to organize a cleanup campaign on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. A total of 455 officers will be mobilized to clean up vacant lots located within a 300-meter radius of residences. If the affected owners do not clean up themselves, they will have to pay the costs incurred by the ministry.
Furthermore, a team of officers will be sent to Rodrigues to carry out an inventory and assess the situation there.
Rajmeela Seetamonee
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