Re: Mauritius - 29 swine flu cases - 3 deaths
Re: Mauritius - 29 swine flu cases - 3 deaths
[Google Translation] - More details on the deceased cases
Within a few days: Three deaths and perhaps a fourth due to the flu AH1N1
By Le Defi Plus News Published Today
At the hospital Souil lake Friday morning, senior executives of the Ministry of Health had all their faces tense. They had all the air exhausted. They are all on the alert even if they try to be reassuring.
Moreover, the pressure rises at the Ministry. And for good reason! Nothing in a week, there were two other deaths related to influenza A. This is Farheen Umayrafa Ausgur (4 years) and Mohammad Khameery Yusa (29 years). Like Jowaheer Faridah (51 years), the virus was due to them.
Official figures speak of 29 confirmed cases of the disease and one in Rodrigues. But the Department now recognizes that there are now more at home. Especially as the laboratory Candos is able to carry twelve tests per day - six in the morning and six in the evening. "We can no longer take into account the number of confirmed cases of influenza A as there are more. It is expected that 40 to 50% of our population is suffering because it is a pandemic, "said Dr. Abdool Ahad, Director of Health Services Ministry of Health.
He was speaking during a meeting with the press Friday morning at the hospital in Souillac. Asked about the three deaths due to influenza A, the doctor argued that these figures are not alarming since the fatality rate among cases of influenza A, is 0.5%.
"Every death is one too many"
The health minister, Rajesh JEETAH, was nevertheless less clear that every death is one too many. "We share the grief of the families concerned. We take this matter very seriously and we do everything to control the situation, "says he. As Dr Vassen Pauvaday, Director of Health Services Department, he indicated that Flu Units were established in four hospitals to accommodate patients suffering from symp toms of the flu. "We are currently reviewing our strategic plan regularly especially in relation to the evolving situation," he said.
Finally, Dr. Neerunjun Gopee, Director General Health Services, argued that the public must also assume their responsibilities and follow the advice of the ministry to the letter. Also, he added, the ministry recommends that provision Isolation Room for a home where there would be many cases of this disease.
Closure of schools claimed
But among the population, is panic. For example, Naren will nath Gopee,
President of the Government Secondary School Teachers Union wants the closure of schools. In addition, many parents avoid sending their children to school, lest they contract the virus.
But the minister responded Bunwaree that schools remain open.
The nurses take their leave
The nurses do not feel sufficiently protected against influenza A due to a lack of team ments of protection. For example, hospital Jeetoo, the 'gowns' are out of stock, according to some officials of the hospital. At least that's what they say to nurses who apply for such equipment ments.
Furthermore, nurses feel so exposed to influenza A and some of them do not hesitate to take leave. Cassam Kurrimun, the President of the Nurses Union, made a clarion call to nurses to work to combat this disease. "The nurses are afraid. They are very exposed. They must therefore be given all the equipment they need to protect themselves. I ask them to help people who need them now, "he says.
Measures for preventing the diocese
The diocese of Port-Louis has issued a press release to announce some measures. Thus, there will be no holy water, the host will no longer be placed on the language of the faithful and priests who are suffering from the symptoms of influenza are not officers. Moreover, the suffering faithful are also requested to stay home.
Wearing a mask not a good thing
While it is the rush to the pharmacy at this time to purchase masks, Dr. Abdool discourages the wearing of masks at all times. "We need to know wear the mask and use it ment. For example, do not leave it on the mouth for a long time, because it catches the moisture, which is a hotbed for the virus. If people want to wear masks, they need changing regularly and discard those that have been used, "he advises. He believes that it is the care staff, who are in contact with the virus AH1N1, who must wear masks. Wash hands regularly, use a disposable tissue to blow nose, touch the mouth when coughing and sneezing, have good hygiene - these are the main prevention counseling ministry.
What the communiqu? of the Council of Ministers: "The GM has the situation well in hand"
The government is closely following developments, the situation concerning the evolution of influenza A (H1N1) in Mauritius as well as Rodrigues. To date, 29 confirmed cases of infection were registered in Mauritius and one case was noted in Rodrigues. Three deaths were also recorded.
Six patients are currently being treated in isolation rooms in hospitals. Among is a student at Upper VI College State Sookdeo Bissoondoyal who was admitted to the Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital, Rose-Belle. An isolation center was established in every hospital in the country for the admission of positive cases. Special units, designated as-Flu Clinics have been arranged in four regional hospitals and health centers to accommodate regional patients with influenza. The unit of Flacq open its doors next Monday.
In addition, a national campaign for the washing of hands was launched last Wednesday at the School of Government Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo. A similar campaign will be launched in primary schools Daneswock Sewraz of Triolet.
Khameery Abdullah: "My son died after asked me something to drink"
Yussa Khameery Mohammad, 29, died of influenza A in the early morning hours on Friday 14 August This ex-resident of the capital went to the clinic idrica Goomany Monday August 10 because he had
heartburn. He was also a fever. The next day he could barely stand on his legs.
It is on board a taxi that Shamima his wife takes him to the clinic.
A doctor prescribed sedatives. But he felt so badly that it needs to be taken to hospital Jeetoo, Port-Louis. "He waited for four hours before being hospitalized in room B1. His swollen feet, "said Shezad Kheddoo, his step-brother. That his father Abdullah, 54 years old, he sent his last words on Wednesday 13 August "Pa, make me drink! Mo thirst! "He said to his father.
His condition had deteriorated considerably during the night of Wednesday. It was
transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) where he was put under artificial respiration. "Yussa remained in a coma until his death Friday in the wee hours of morning. Only on Thursday, 13 to 16 hours that caregivers received the lab results to confirm that he was carrying the virus of influenza A. We regret this because we believe that Yussa did not properly care for time to avoid the worst. If bizin invested in the equipment yet to ply tests, buy li ki ene time before other dimounes perdi la vie! , "Says he
Kheddoo. Yussa Khameery leaves behind a daughter of seven years, Warda. Achieving a mental disability, it ignores more than it will his father ... As for the mother of Yussa, she almost lost his head by a severe depression. She refuses to accept the death of her only child.
The last words of the small Farheen: "Mama, pran me! "
Early Umayrafa Farheen Ausgur away, Thursday morning at 8 am 15 at the Victoria Hospital, Can back. This four year-old girl was tested positive for influenza virus A. His parents wonder if this test was made before or after his death.
They still do not understand. Farheen started getting
a little fever on Sunday, August 9, after spending a few days with his maternal grandmother-in Vall?e Pitot. Her mother took her for a general practitioner who advised that it be seen by a pediatrician. She was seen again by the pediatrician in a private clinic on Wednesday, August 12 It will recommend that the girl was taken to Victoria Hospital to undergo a test that was not available at the clinic. She will be hospitalized.
Ausgur Nasreen, 32, remained with her daughter in the hospital permanently.
"My daughter was not of high temperature. But she was tight bronchi. At no time, I thought the worst, "says this resident of Engrais Martial, Castel. The last words Farheen his mother were: "Mama, pran me! "
The monitoring Ausgur lament that they have been from the nursing staff of the ministry. "A doctor came to file the drug in the street with a relative, without even coming to us to see if we were going well. And even less to give us advice. A medical team has come in the future, just for form. Farheen's father should have for example be subjected to the test of influenza A, as it is in contact with tourists. He is a truck in a travel agency. But nothing has been done, "they lament.
Raj Dayal offers field hospitals
The former Commissioner of Police Raj Dayal proposes the immediate setting up of field hospitals in remote locations. The means are not lacking for creating such infrastructure, he says. "Instead of hosting the suspected cases of influenza AH1N1 in hospitals, the government should have the opposite channel to field hospitals. Should be avoided at all costs to state hospitals in the country to enormous risks of infection given the large number of people who go there for treatments or for visits to relatives', August-t-il. Raj Dayal also proposes the creation of a "disaster center" to allow the government to deal with the crisis caused by the H1N1 virus epidemic in the country.
Little Ryan too?
It is likely that the small Ryan, 2 years old, also died of influenza A, suspected as the doctors who treated at hospital Jeetoo. He died on Friday 14 August at his mother, Dominique Antoine, Ste-Croix. The Ministry of Health has not delivered so far on this case given that the analysis is continuing. "We could not make Throat Swab - removal of tissue of the throat - the child because he had already made the soul when he was taken to hospital. We have carried out further analysis but the results are not yet available, "says a source. Ms. Antoine has taken his son to the clinic in the locality on Thursday 13 August because he had the
bronchi congested. A doctor prescribed antibiotics and drugs against cough. However, his condition deteriorated rapidly. The baby was "brought in dead at the hospital by his mother on Friday, August 14 about nine hours. The autopsy found a devastating pneumonia.
Bunwaree: "Schools remain open
On Thursday, 219 students from private and public institutions have been returned. The latter showed symptoms of flu. Dr. Vasant Bunwaree, Minister of Education, said only one case was positive. The latter studied at the college Sookdeo Bissoondoyal and was admitted to the Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital, Rose-Belle. The Minister assured that all measures have been taken to monitor students.
He added that parents have every reason to worry, but that vigilance is at the top level. Measures are in place in all schools on the island. Each of them has a small room to house the children and teachers sick. According to established procedures, a sick child will be conducted at the health center nearest doctor and decide how to proceed. Without wanting to frighten the population, he argues that we must take precautions and do not send a child to school if he has symptoms of influenza.
However, it is essential to inform the school. Meanwhile, all institutions of the island will remain open, the Minister stressed Bunwaree.
"Abroad, where classes are suspended, the problem is not solved yet," he said.
For its part, Naraindranath Gopee, President of the Government Secondary School Teacher's Union, stressed the closure of schools. "These days, there were many sick children. In the interest of students, we demand the closure of institutions. Our schools are closing for disinfection. It may take a week, but we agree to make those lost days thereafter. Our priority is the health of students and teachers, "he adds.
During his briefing on Friday, the minister also discussed the procedures for the appointment of a director to the Tertiary Education Commission. He criticized the way certain individuals, notably the leader of the Opposition and other professionals. He also welcomed the silence of the Acting Director, Prof. Praveen Mohadeb on the allegations against him.
