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    First H1N1 case in Fiji

    Publish date/time: 20/06/2009 [15:26]

    The Health Ministry has today confirmed that Fiji has its first case of Influenza A H1N1 or swine flu virus.

    Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Permanent Secretary Dr Sala Saketa said the case was recorded in Nadi.

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    Dr Saketa has once again called on the public to exercise care and due to consideration for others should someone has flu-like illness. She adds members of the public should seek immediate medical attention once they develop influenza like symptoms.

    She said in addition they are putting all doctors and staff in hospitals and health centres on alert to update them on the outbreak of Influenza A H1N1 and to advise them to be vigilant and take the necessary precautions in line with the alert status.

    The Health Ministry has today confirmed that Fiji has its first case of Influenza A H1N1.Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Permanent Secr
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    Re: Fiji H1N1 tracking - confirmed - 1

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    The first case of influenza A/H1N1 infection was registered in Fiji
    Jun 20, 2009, 10:02

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    Doctors recorded the first human case of influenza A/H1N1 in the Fijian archipelago in the South Pacific, the World Health Organization (WHO).

    In addition to one confirmed case of the 41 observed similar to those of influenza A/H1N1 symptoms, said the representative of WHO.

    «Although the Government of Fiji has taken appropriate measures to combat the disease, it is anticipated the emergence of new infections in Fiji in the coming days and weeks,», - said the WHO.

    WHO on Friday confirmed more than 44 thousand human cases of influenza A/H1N1 in 92 countries and territories. WHO on 11 June for the first time in more than 40 years, officially announced the introduction of the sixth, the highest level of the threat of a pandemic due to the rapid spread of global influenza A/H1N1, informs RIA «News», referring to AFP.

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    • #3
      Re: Fiji H1N1 tracking - confirmed - 2

      Source: http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=123996

      Monitors vigilant as H1N1 flu spreads to victim's friend

      Monday, June 22, 2009
      FIJI's second case of the H1N1 strain of Influenza A was reported yesterday by the Health Ministry.

      A 32-year-old man, a close friend of Fiji's first patient, is being quarantined at his Nadi home for the next seven days on the orders of the ministry.


      Divisional Medical Officer West Dr Tharid Ali said there have been 67 samples tested at the influenza laboratory at Mataika House in Tamavua since the global outbreak of the virus but only two have been confirmed.

      "He is a close contact with the first man, he is now quarantined with his family," Dr Ali said of the second victim. "He was advised by our public health officials in Nadi not to leave his house for the next seven days and he is now taking the anti-viral Tamiflu."

      THE outbreak of the H1N1 virus in Nadi has prompted the National Influenza Taskforce to mobilise a team there as more suspect cases were reported.

      Divisional Medical Officer West Dr Tharid Ali said they had been tracing those who came into close contact with the two confirmed cases.


      He has reiterated to the public to avoid getting in contact with those that are sick.

      "And the people should know that it is important that they wash their hands with soap and water after coughing or sneezing," he said.

      Dr Ali urged the public to seek immediate medical attention if they have symptoms of the H1N1 flu.

      "Be sure to tell the doctor that you may have influenza A H1N1," he said.

      Last week, the ministry conducted the highest number of tests at Mataika House as more people reported flu like symptoms.

      Dr Ali said they had updated sessions for medical practitioners and allied health workers to inform the members of new developments and changes to the national plan.

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      • #4
        Re: Fiji H1N1 tracking - confirmed - 2

        5 H1N1 cases still recovering

        Sunday, July 05, 2009


        Update: 3:47PM FOUR people suffering from H1N1 influenza have fully recovered, says health authorities.



        Ministry of Health spokesman Iliesa Tora said the remaining 15 were responding well to medication.



        "The rest (15) should be cleared and completely recover over the next two days," he said.



        Mr Tora earlier said the ministry was prepared for the worst case scenario.



        He said this could include the cancellation of some public events and the closure of schools in affected areas if confirmed cases of the Pandemic H1N1 2009 continue to increase.



        But he emphasised that such actions would only be taken if the case warrants it.



        "It is a sensitive issue but one that might have to be taken if the situation does warrant it," he said.



        "It has happened in countries where the H1N1 had developed quickly. They did that to stop the spread.



        "The Quarantine Act was activated by the Permanent Secretary for Health soon after the first cases were reported in Mexico.



        "If the situation worsens for us here then we might be going down that road but any decision that will be made would have to be based on clear, supportive evidence."


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        • #5
          Re: Fiji - H1N1 - Cases - 27

          Fiji's influenza A/H1N1 confirmed cases rise to 27

          www.chinaview.cn 2009-07-07 09:05:48

          SUVA July 7 (Xinhua) -- Another eight people have tested positive in Fiji for the influenza A/H1N1, bringing the total confirmed cases to 27 in the country.

          This was revealed by Fiji Ministry of Health officials on late Monday as the country was quickly running out of chemicals used for testing the virus and there is only enough stock to cater for this week.

          Doctors in Fiji have been reminded to strictly abide by clinical criteria to ensure resources are saved as samples continue to be vetted in the health labs.

          Fiji's officials said that the growing number of confirmed cases could mean cancellation of some public events and the closure of schools.

          The country is preparing itself for the Pacific Youth Festival that will be launched on Saturday where 1000 youths will be converging.

          It was estimated earlier that two thirds of Fiji's population could be infected.

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          • #6
            Re: Fiji - H1N1 - Cases - 52


            FIJI yesterday recorded eight more confirmed cases of the pandemic H1N1 2009 taking the national toll to 52.

            Just on Wednesday, the health ministry recorded nine new cases totaling 36 cases, which increased further by eight to 44 on Thursday.

            Health media liaison officer Iliesa Tora said the eight new cases included two cases from Lautoka, five from Suva and one from Nadi.

            The cases to date now stand at 18 cases in Nadi, 21 in Suva and 13 in Lautoka.

            "We are advising people to keep practicing personal hygiene and people to stay away from the sick, particularly those with flu like symptoms," Tora said.

            "There is really nothing we can do at this stage but one thing is certain, people have to make behavioural changes," he said.

            Tora said while the cases were increasing daily, there were no serious cases at all, only mild cases who were all recovering.

            He said the worry however, for the ministry was having community-based cases, which the ministry was looking into seriously.

            Tora highlighted the two major weeklong events scheduled to start from today - the Bula Festival in Nadi and the Pacific Youth Festival in Suva.

            "We can't stop these two events from happening since we do not have any evidence to stop it but we will have our public health teams out there to educate people on this pandemic," he said.

            "We will also have gloves and masks provided for frontline people at the youth festival. But we really want to advise the general public to not attend these events if they are sick, and particularly for parents to not allow their sick children to leave their homes," he added.

            Meanwhile, Pacific health ministers met in Papua New Guinea Thursday to look into the pacific response to the pandemic H1N1 to date, the challenges met and critical areas to be addressed in mitigating its impact in the region.

            A joint statement issued by the World Health Organisation Western Pacific Region and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community said several cases of the pandemic had been confirmed by a number of pacific island countries and areas in recent weeks.

            "And it is anticipated that the number of cases will grow significantly over the coming weeks and months," the statement said.
            "The only security we have is our ability to adapt."

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            • #7
              Re: Fiji - H1N1 - Cases - 65

              Flu toll at 65

              Sunday, July 12, 2009

              THE number of Pandemic H1N1 2009 cases in Fiji continues to increase, with the Ministry of Health confirming another 13 cases yesterday.
              This now takes the total number of cases of the Pandemic H1N1 2009 cases in Fiji to 65, which is a huge increase from the 19 cases confirmed at the end of last week.
              Ministry of Health spokesman Iliesa Tora said the new cases included six males and seven females.
              Mr Tora said this week 46 cases were confirmed from 86 swabs processed at Mataika House.
              He said the Ministry of Health continued to advise people on steps they should be taking to prevent the spread of the flu to family members and others.
              "All cases that have been confirmed have responded well to treatment and most have recovered," he said.
              Mr Tora said Mataika House continues to receive a lot of samples and testing will continue this weekend.
              Meanwhile, the Health Ministry is reiterating its advice to members of the public on precautionary measures against the pandemic.
              Mr Tora said people should keep practising personal hygiene and stay away from those who were sick, particularly those with the flu-like symptoms.
              "There is nothing we can do at this stage but one thing is certain, people have to make behavioural changes," he said.
              Mr Tora said the Pandemic H1N1 2009 cases confirmed by tests at Mataika House were not serious cases and the people were recovering.http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=125285
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              • #8
                Re: Fiji - H1N1 - Cases - 52

                Fiji's influenza A/H1N1 confirmed cases rise to 81
                SUVA, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Fiji's Ministry of Health urged people not to mingle with those who are sick with flu-like symptoms as the total number of people confirmed with influenza A/H1N1 rose by eight, taking the total number to 81 on Wednesday.

                The eight were all males, with seven of them confirmed in capital Suva, and one in Nadi, the tourist town in the Pacific island nation.

                So far, Suva has 46 confirmed cases, while Nadi has 22 and Lautoka has 13.

                Ministry of health spokesperson Iliesa Tora said there was a need for people to practice social distancing at this time and be serious about the advise of not mingling with those already sick with flu-like symptoms as well as not sharing cups.

                The Ministry of Health also confirmed that despite the rise in numbers there was no real need for alarm within the communities.

                "Our public health teams at the various centers have worked hard with the cases confirmed and their immediate contacts to ensure that the spread is minimized," Tora said.

                No schools have been closed yet in Fiji and the Pacific Youth Festival continues in the capital.

                Meanwhile, people that consume the national drink kava have been urged not to share bowls as is the usual practice.

                This is to discourage the spread of the H1N1 flu.

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                • #9
                  Re: Fiji - H1N1 - Cases - 81

                  50 recover from H1N1

                  Saturday, July 18, 2009

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                  Frontline risk ... staff nurse Selai Naiduki directs patients at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva yesterday.




                  AT least 50 people have fully recovered from pandemic H1N1 2009 despite the rapid increase in confirmed cases over the past few weeks, says Health Ministry spokesman Iliesa Tora.
                  He said the ministry was closely monitoring confirmed cases this week which rose to 97 on Thursday from 81 on Wednesday.
                  "The ones who are being monitored are the cases confirmed this week but they are all mild and should be cleared soon," Mr Tora said.
                  He said the increased number of confirmations was not a surprise.
                  "We expected numbers to increase. That is the worldwide trend and we are grateful that we have the testing facilities. That has been the major factor because we can test and confirm. Otherwise, we would have not been able to know for certain the presence of H1N1 in Fiji."
                  Mr Tora also confirmed a doctor and nurse were among the 97 cases of H1N1.
                  "The medical staff involved were treating cases and got the flu," he said. "The only concern to us is people are not adhering to advice that we have been giving out and we need people to do that. People in the high risk group need to be looked after closely so that they do not get sick."
                  Mr Tora said a total of 340 samples had been tested, of which 97 were confirmed H1N1, 20 were cases of seasonal flu and the rest were negative results.
                  He said Suva had the highest number of H1N1 cases to date with 62 cases, while Nadi had recorded 23 cases and Lautoka 12 cases.
                  "Of this, 58 are males and 39 are females."
                  Samples for influenza testing are collected at the CWM Hospital, Valelevu Health Centre, Nuffield Health Centre, Samabula Health Centre, Raiwaqa Health Centre, Nadi Hospital, Lautoka Hospital, Labasa Hospital and Suva Private Hospital.
                  THE TREND
                  June 20 - First reported confirmation of H1N1 (a traveller who returned from Australia on June 10).
                  June 21 - Second case confirmed - Total 2
                  June 25 - Three more confirmations - 5
                  June 30 - Six confirmed - 11
                  July 1 - Eight more cases confirmed - 19
                  July 6 - Eight new cases - 27
                  July 8 - Nine confirmations - 36
                  July 9 - Eight confirmed - 44
                  July 10 - Eight more confirmed - 52
                  July 11 - 13 new cases - 65
                  July 14 - Eight more cases - 73
                  July 15 - Eight confirmations - 81
                  July 16 - 16 more confirmations - 97


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