Cuba- Total A/H1N1 deaths- 7

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Cuban Government recognizes 7 deaths and nearly 700 cases of influenza A

* EFE


The Cuban Government has recognized seven deaths due to influenza A in the island, where the number infected by the H1N1 virus has now reached to 695 cases, reported Granma daily today.

Last week the Cuban authorities of Health announced the first three deaths from influenza A and confirmed the existence of 621 cases.

Granma today published statements by the Deputy Health Minister Luis Estruch, whereby until Thursday on the island had infected 695 people, of them 203 children.

"The acquisition of new equipment with high diagnostic possibility and have preserved sera from individuals who died earlier this year from acute respiratory infections has made it possible to confirm four deaths," said Estruch, without giving details about the victims.

The first report of deaths-three pregnant women-was unveiled in a television program on the epidemiological situation in the country, during which health officials emphasized the biological and social vulnerability of pregnant women with the disease.

According Estruch, currently have "active investigation" between the groups at high risk of contracting the H1N1 virus, including pregnant women, children under five years and children with disabilities.

Cuba has launched an information campaign in the media and public spaces to describe the symptoms of influenza A and disseminate preventive measures.

 

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Posted on Saturday, 11.14.09

The island reported 63 cases of dengue in 2009


Cuba faces dengue outbreak but rules out epidemic

Cuba faces a dengue outbreak in an area of Havana, but there is no epidemic or deaths were reported so far, said Friday the deputy health minister, Luis Estruch.
The minister was quoted by the official daily Granma said that from two of 43 imported cases (dengue ill travelers who arrived on the island) there were two outbreaks, one in the densely packed neighborhood of Central Havana and another in the residential sector Miramar, in the northwest.
The outbreak emerged in July Centro Habana, with 10 cases, and it was controlled, while in Miramar, health authorities proceed "at this point''to a''showdown''epidemiology to prevent the spread of the virus, said Estruch.



? Cuba steps up measures against dengue and haemorrhagic conjunctivitis

Cuba is redoubling its media campaign and measures against dengue and hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, although the health authorities have not reported any outbreaks of these two diseases, according to various sources.
The measures include spraying for 21 consecutive days against the dengue mosquito, Aedes aegypti, where cases are detected disease and sanitation actions of landfills, water tanks and gardens, and waste collection in all municipalities of the island.
Similarly, in radio and television messages stressing the importance of each person review at home and workplace potential reservoirs of insect reproduction, and calls people not to touch your eyes and wash hands frequently to prevent the spread of conjunctivitis.

? Cuba announces first three deaths from H1N1 flu

Cuba announced the first three deaths from the H1N1 flu in the island, where 621 cases are reported of the disease, said on Friday a senior Health Ministry official.
"We unfortunately had to lament that we have confirmed three deaths, after discussion, by the disease,''said Deputy Health Minister Jose Portal, on the television program Mesa Redonda.
There are three pregnant women, one of the groups at highest risk for contracting the flu.
By AFP
Havana