PARAGUAY - YELLOW FEVER OUTBREAK UPDATE
The Ministry of Health confirmed 24 cases, including 8 deaths since the onset of the Yellow Fever outbreak in January. 33% (8) of the confirmed cases are female and 67% (16) of the confirmed cases are male. The last suspected case was notified on 6 March. As of 13 March, around 1.5 million people have been vaccinated in Paraguay. In order to assist with vector control, an entomologist from the Caribbean Epidemiology Center arrived 11 March, and another from Brazil will arrive on 16 March. The Ministry of Health and a communication team are providing educational information for the community in order to achieve greatest participation in vector control. PAHO and Ministry of Health personnel were transferred on 8 March to South San Pedro in order to adjust and implement vector control measures and vaccination in the interior Departments of the country. ... : The Spanish Agency for International Cooperation (AECI), OFDA/USAID and the government of Italy are supporting this emergency through PAHO/WHO in areas related to vaccination, vector control, and surveillance activities, among others.
BOLIVIA - FLOODING UPDATE
Bolivia continues to suffer variable rains and flooding, with the situation improving in some areas. Currently, the most affected regions are the departments of Beni, Santa Cruz, Chuquisaca, and La Paz. Since November 2007, Civil Defense reports 67 deaths and 94,000 affected families. In Trinidad, Department of Beni, The Ministry of Health is carrying out a comprehensive plan to control Dengue as well as a rabies vaccination campaign for animals. 15,000 animals have been vaccinated through 25 February. Epidemiological surveillance shows an increase in the number of cases of Leptospirosis and Dengue (including cases of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever). There are no reports of Yellow Fever. PAHO continues to provide technical support to the MOH and coordinates with the Emergency Operations Centers and UN Teams. Current health needs include dermatological medications and increased sanitary measures in affected areas.
For more information (In Spanish): http://www.disaster-info.net/PED-Sudamerica/
EOC Website and Weekly Reports: http://www.paho.org/english/dd/ped/EOCReports.htm