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microcephaly

Zika Virus confirmed as cause of rare microcephaly birth defect – CDC

Tusankine English Apr 14, 2016 0

The Zika virus has been confirmed to cause a rare birth defect called microcephaly and other severe problems of the brain, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health officials across the…
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Summit decides on measures to curb Zika virus spread

Michelle Nurse Feb 18, 2016 0

Prime Minister of Belize and Chairman of the Conference of the CARICOM Heads of Government Hon. Dean Barrow on Wednesday announced a series of actions that CARICOM Member States will take to confront the Zika virus that is affecting the…
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‘Don’t panic’ – CTO, CHTA compiles FAQs on zika, travel to Caribbean

Michelle Nurse Feb 4, 2016 0

The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) have compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Zika virus and travel to the Caribbean. We hope you will find these…
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CARPHA to brief Heads of Government on Zika at CARICOM Intersessional

Jascene Dunkley-Malcolm Feb 3, 2016 0

The Caribbean Regional Public Health Agency (CARPHA) will present a policy brief on the Zika virus at the Intersessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government on February 16-17 in Belize. To date, Zika has been confirmed in five CARICOM…
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Reduce mosquito breeding to zap Zika – CARPHA

Michelle Nurse Jan 25, 2016 0

As the Caribbean public health sector ramps up its response to the Zika virus in the Region, officials are strongly advising the adoption of personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites and the reduction of mosquito breeding…
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