September 8, 2010, 12:23 AM This year, The Carter Center has announced that it will take 10 years to eradicate malaria from Haiti the Dominican Republic. The investment is estimated at $ 194 million U.S.
Written by: Adalberto de la Rosa and A. ORTIZ (a.ortiz @ hoy.com.do )
The Minister of Public Health Bautista Rojas, warned yesterday on the increase in malaria cases. He said he had registered 1600 cases, which he attributed to illegal immigration. "We've had four years of decline. It is clear that malaria is decreasing year after year, we obtained the curve.
However, this year we recorded a few more cases. The reason it hurts said, is the importation of malaria. "In recent years, the average number of cases per year has increased to about 1500, mainly in the Cibao and Higuey. When the interviewer asked about the testing procedures and precautions, the manager replied: "What can we do to a human being who comes to us in a hospital? ... The cure!
However, this year we recorded a few more cases. The reason it hurts said, is the importation of malaria. "In recent years, the average number of cases per year has increased to about 1500, mainly in the Cibao and Higuey. When the interviewer asked about the testing procedures and precautions, the manager replied: "What can we do to a human being who comes to us in a hospital? ... The cure!
However, yesterday reported an increase in the control of epidemiological surveillance on the border between the two countries to prevent the disease from Haiti. In making this statement, the Health Minister Bautista Rojas Gomez said they were available more than a million doses of vaccines to Dominicans and Haitians who are attending or cross the border.
Among the vaccines cited: polio, whooping cough, rabies, diphtheria, tetanus, typhoid, pneumococcus, hepatitis B and measles to prevent health complications. These vaccines have been distributed to health facilities in Monte Cristi, Dajabón, Independencia, Elías Piña, and Pedernales.
Also in other areas such as: Baoruco, Barahona, Santiago Rodriguez, Azua, Valverde, La Romana, Altagracia.Il said however that the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and other international organizations reported no alert of an epidemic of rubella or any other disease from the territory of Haiti.
Measures Applied
Minister of Health stated that his department has implemented strict procedures and recommendations contained in the International Health, "to avoid diseases.
Monitoring
He explained that following the January 12 earthquake that hit Haiti, the Dominican health authorities have kept a close watch on the border.
Care
Following the increase of diseases in Haiti, the Dominican society of infectious diseases has warned health officials against the spread of malaria and measles, and its impact on the country. He urged them to take necessary preventive measures to control any epidemic.
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