Check out the FAQ,Terms of Service & Disclaimers by clicking the
link. Please register
to be able to post. By viewing this site you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Acknowledge our Disclaimers.
FluTrackers.com Inc. does not provide medical advice. Information on this web site is collected from various internet resources, and the FluTrackers board of directors makes no warranty to the safety, efficacy, correctness or completeness of the information posted on this site by any author or poster.
The information collated here is for instructional and/or discussion purposes only and is NOT intended to diagnose or treat any disease, illness, or other medical condition. Every individual reader or poster should seek advice from their personal physician/healthcare practitioner before considering or using any interventions that are discussed on this website.
By continuing to access this website you agree to consult your personal physican before using any interventions posted on this website, and you agree to hold harmless FluTrackers.com Inc., the board of directors, the members, and all authors and posters for any effects from use of any medication, supplement, vitamin or other substance, device, intervention, etc. mentioned in posts on this website, or other internet venues referenced in posts on this website.
We are not asking for any donations. Do not donate to any entity who says they are raising funds for us.
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comHere's the article. I don't suggest clicking on the link because of the junk that pops up. </o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
<FONT face="Times New Roman">
Parliamentarians lost their cool on Tuesday as Health Minister Horace Dalley outlined plans to combat the malaria outbreak.
<o:p></o:p> The number of confirmed cases has moved from four on Friday to 21.
<o:p></o:p> The heated exchange erupted minutes after Mr. Dalley in a statement to the House, appealed for the co-operation of Members of Parliament to contain the spread of the disease.
<o:p></o:p> But the MPs were not able to contain their anger.
<o:p></o:p> The bad news is that the number of confirmed cases continues to rise.
<o:p></o:p> The good news - no reported deaths associated with malaria.
<o:p></o:p> MPs became hot under the collar after being told, among other things that another 100 persons had turned up at health facilities with fever symptoms.
<o:p></o:p> The Minister said their conditions are being assessed.
<o:p></o:p> He announced that the Ministry's plan of action will take on added dimensions.
<o:p></o:p> The surveillance exercise now extends from ffice:smarttags" /><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comAmong the programmes being undertaken is a case management of malaria.
<o:p></o:p> The Minister said presumptive treatment will be carried out on persons coming from malaria endemic areas and a review of the condition of Jamaican travellers who have visited countries plagued with malaria.
<o:p></o:p> Under the rules of Parliament, members are only allowed to ask questions or seek clarification in relation to a Ministerial statement.
<o:p></o:p> But the rules were relaxed Tuesday to give Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr. Ken Baugh latitude.
<o:p></o:p> However, other Opposition members led by Audley Shaw wanted similar treatment.
<o:p></o:p> Government members would have none of it.
<o:p></o:p> They took on the Opposition as South Central St. Catherine MP, Sharon Haye-Webster, got a rare opportunity in the hot seat, normally occupied by Speaker, Michael Peart.
<o:p></o:p> Things reached fever pitch soon after and insults, accusations, charges and counter charges flew across the floor.
<o:p></o:p> Central Clarendon MP Mike Henry appealed for calm.
<o:p></o:p> After Mr. Shaw was given the opportunity to ask questions, other Opposition members including West Central St. Andrew MP Andrew Holness, Central St. Catherine Member Olivia Babsy Grange and Leader of Opposition Business Derrick Smith joined the fray.
Tweet
Parliament erupts over malaria outbreak
Comment