Health
CARPHA issues warning regarding mosquito-borne diseases
CARPHA warns mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya continue to pose a serious public health threat in the Caribbean, including Jamaica.
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has issued a warning that mosquito-borne diseases remain a significant public health threat to the Caribbean region, with increased reports of dengue outbreaks including hospitalizations and deaths in some countries. CARPHA has recently confirmed cases of Zika and Chikungunya at its Medical Microbiology Laboratory, emphasizing that these diseases can severely impact public health and the tourism-dependent economies of island nations. Regional data show a 200-fold rise in suspected dengue cases during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced surveillance and control measures in Jamaica and neighboring countries.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Jamaica
- Date added
- 2026-04-01 10:06 UTC
- Added by
- gregoryamericaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-04-01 10:06 UTC
- Source
- https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/07/08/carpha-issues-warning-regarding-mosquito-borne-diseases/
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