Following the issue of an epidemiological alert by the Health Ministry after the death of a four-year old Haitian boy from presumably diphtheria, more measures have been taken to prevent the spread of the disease. The child had arrived that week from Haiti.
There has been an increase in observation protocols to detect potentially cases of diphtheria at seaports, airports and land border crossings. In addition, the Health Ministry is implementing control measures in tourist areas to try and stop anyone with diphtheria from entering the country, given the outbreaks in Haiti, Venezuela and other countries.
The population has been asked to check the status of their vaccination record and doctors warned the public to pay attention to any signs of cough, sore throats and a general feeling of being unwell.
Those working in the health sector have been advised to be vaccinated as well as those at the entry points to the country. Finally all citizens have been warned to be vaccinated against diphtheria before traveling to Haiti.
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Listin Diario
28 March 2018
