Infection of the municipality of developers with dengue fever. In its regional epidemiological update on July 7, 2023, Santé Publique France announced that the epidemiological focus has been active in Maturi since the end of June. The cities of Kourou and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni are also concerned.
After Kourou and Saint Laurent de Maroni, Matoury commune has been added to the list of dengue fever outbreaks in French Guiana. In reality, Public Health France He notes in his July 7 epidemiological update that this focus has been active since the end of July.
City developers in addition Affected by cases of malaria since June. So residents have to be very vigilant regarding mosquitoes. Preventive measures have also been implemented by ARS, CTG and the Red Cross.
the Ministry of Health and Community Protection indicates that prevention of dengue fever, at the individual level,Based on Means of protection against mosquito bites and on Destroy potential breeding sites around dwellings (Standing water in saucers, gutters, vases, buckets, garbage, etc.)“.
“In the town of Kourou, the spread of the virus observed in early June (S23) has continued to intensify over the past two weeks.France’s regional point of public health. An epidemic of dengue fever is underway in the Savannah sector.
since the beginning of the year, 207 dengue cases have been biologically confirmed in Guyana, including 74% in Kourou. The number of cases has increased since April and then accelerated since June. The increase continues, with 45 cases detected in the week from June 26 to July 2While there were 34 in the previous week.
