Zika virus: no cases in the Eastern Mediterranean Region but concerns remain.
East Mediterr Health J
; 22(5): 350-5, 2016 Aug 18.
Article
de En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27553402
ABSTRACT
Following the WHO declaration on 1 February 2016 of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) with regard to clusters of microcephaly and neurological disorders potentially associated with Zika virus, the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean conducted three rounds of emergency meetings to address enhancing preparedness actions in the Region. The meetings provided up-to-date information on the current situation and agreed on a set of actions for the countries to undertake to enhance their preparedness and response capacities to Zika virus infection and its complications. The most urgent action is to enhance both epidemiological and entomological surveillance between now and the coming rainy seasons in countries with known presence of Aedes mosquitoes. Zika virus like other vector-borne diseases poses a particular challenge to the countries because of their complex nature which requires multidisciplinary competencies and strong rapid interaction among committed sectors. WHO is working closely with partners and countries to ensure the optimum support is provided to the countries to reduce the risk of this newly emerged health threat.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Santé publique
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Virus Zika
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Infection par le virus Zika
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limites:
Animals
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Humans
Pays/Région comme sujet:
Europa
Langue:
En
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J
Sujet du journal:
MEDICINA
Année:
2016
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Égypte