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Dominica faces surge in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease cases
October 18, 2023
By Micaiah Morgan
Dominica’s Ministry of Health is alerting the public to a recent surge in cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) within the community. This contagious childhood illness has been making a concerning resurgence, prompting health authorities to take swift action.
A troubling start in October
In the first week of October, health officials identified a single suspected case of HFMD.
The case set off alarm bells within the Ministry, leading to the issuance of a circular by the Environmental Health Department on October 11, 2023.
Since then, the situation has escalated, with suspected cases now emerging in 5 out of 7 health districts, primarily affecting children below six years old...
Dominica faces surge in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease cases
October 18, 2023
By Micaiah Morgan
Dominica’s Ministry of Health is alerting the public to a recent surge in cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) within the community. This contagious childhood illness has been making a concerning resurgence, prompting health authorities to take swift action.
A troubling start in October
In the first week of October, health officials identified a single suspected case of HFMD.
The case set off alarm bells within the Ministry, leading to the issuance of a circular by the Environmental Health Department on October 11, 2023.
Since then, the situation has escalated, with suspected cases now emerging in 5 out of 7 health districts, primarily affecting children below six years old...