Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Jamaica - Health Ministry declares leptospirosis outbreak (November 24, 2025)

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Jamaica - Health Ministry declares leptospirosis outbreak (November 24, 2025)

    Health Ministry Declares Leptospirosis Outbreak in Jamaica

    Published: November 24, 2025​

    Click image for larger version

Name:	image.png
Views:	243
Size:	125.9 KB
ID:	1024222


  • #2
    Source: https://www.caribbeannationalweekly....hs-jump-to-12/

    Jamaica’s leptospirosis cases increase; deaths jump to 12
    December 5, 2025​

    Jamaica continues to grapple with the leptospirosis outbreak on the island, with the Ministry of Health and Wellness reporting an increase in confirmed cases and deaths.

    In a Thursday update, the ministry said there are now 71 suspected, probable, or confirmed cases across the island, including 26 laboratory-confirmed infections. Twelve people have died, and seven of those deaths have been verified as leptospirosis-related.

    Health teams are closely monitoring St James, St Ann, and St Elizabeth, which account for the highest numbers so far. St James has 15 cases, St Ann has 12, and St Elizabeth has 8.​..

    Comment

    Working...
    X