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WHO removes region from Zika virus classification

Tusankine English Oct 19, 2018 0

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has removed its Zika virus country classification scheme from countries in the region. The scheme had categorized most of the Caribbean territories as having active Zika…
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Jamaica participates in clinical trials for Zikv

Michelle Nurse Jul 25, 2016 0

“The biggest and most significant line of defence to fight this virus is use." - Jamaica Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher TuftonMinister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica will shortly be participating in…
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Networking to combat Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases

Michelle Nurse May 25, 2016 0

Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis - Zika, the latest vector-borne disease, has been reported in more than 30 countries of the Americas. This disease, along with Dengue and Chikungunya continue to threaten the health, tourism, social and…
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St. Kitts and Nevis leads regional charge towards vector control

Michelle Nurse May 18, 2016 0

Basseterre, St. Kitts - St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Health, the Hon. Eugene Hamilton said that there was no greater threat to our health security than vectors and the diseases they transmit. He noted this at the second…
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Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week launched to raise awareness on preventing Zika

Michelle Nurse May 9, 2016 0

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 9 May, 2016 - Eliminating mosquito breeding sites, avoiding mosquito bites, and protecting pregnant women from Zika virus are the key messages of the inaugural Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week, launched…
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