Health Ministry reports rise in injuries after Hurricane Melissa

The Health Ministry says there are increased reports of injuries, some from being stuck by a nail, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Delays in treating such injuries could lead to tetanus.

The Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr gave the update on the ministry’s surveillance activities yesterday.

She said the ministry is also monitoring dengue cases. 

The ministry also reported that 11 cases have been classified as suspected leptospirosis, since the passage of the hurricane.

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11 cases classified as suspected leptospirosis

The Health Ministry says there are increased reports of injuries, some from being stuck by a nail, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Delays in treating such injuries could lead to tetanus.

The Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr gave the update on the ministry’s surveillance activities yesterday.

She said the ministry is also monitoring dengue cases. 

The ministry also reported that 11 cases have been classified as suspected leptospirosis, since the passage of the hurricane.

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Montego Bay Mayor calls on Transport Authority to probe complaints of fare increases by taxi operators in St James

The Health Ministry says there are increased reports of injuries, some from being stuck by a nail, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Delays in treating such injuries could lead to tetanus.

The Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr gave the update on the ministry’s surveillance activities yesterday.

She said the ministry is also monitoring dengue cases. 

The ministry also reported that 11 cases have been classified as suspected leptospirosis, since the passage of the hurricane.

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Security Minister condemns killing of two police officers in St. Andrew

The Health Ministry says there are increased reports of injuries, some from being stuck by a nail, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Delays in treating such injuries could lead to tetanus.

The Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr gave the update on the ministry’s surveillance activities yesterday.

She said the ministry is also monitoring dengue cases. 

The ministry also reported that 11 cases have been classified as suspected leptospirosis, since the passage of the hurricane.

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Two cops shot and killed in St. Andrew

The Health Ministry says there are increased reports of injuries, some from being stuck by a nail, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Delays in treating such injuries could lead to tetanus.

The Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr gave the update on the ministry’s surveillance activities yesterday.

She said the ministry is also monitoring dengue cases. 

The ministry also reported that 11 cases have been classified as suspected leptospirosis, since the passage of the hurricane.

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Daryl Vaz refutes allegations by reggae artist Buju Banton that hurricane relief items were tampered with and stolen at NMIA

The Health Ministry says there are increased reports of injuries, some from being stuck by a nail, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Delays in treating such injuries could lead to tetanus.

The Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr gave the update on the ministry’s surveillance activities yesterday.

She said the ministry is also monitoring dengue cases. 

The ministry also reported that 11 cases have been classified as suspected leptospirosis, since the passage of the hurricane.

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Works Minister says about 30 roads remain blocked following passage of Hurricane Melissa

The Health Ministry says there are increased reports of injuries, some from being stuck by a nail, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Delays in treating such injuries could lead to tetanus.

The Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr gave the update on the ministry’s surveillance activities yesterday.

She said the ministry is also monitoring dengue cases. 

The ministry also reported that 11 cases have been classified as suspected leptospirosis, since the passage of the hurricane.

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NWA reopens section of North Coast Highway through Sandy Bay, Hanover

The Health Ministry says there are increased reports of injuries, some from being stuck by a nail, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Delays in treating such injuries could lead to tetanus.

The Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr gave the update on the ministry’s surveillance activities yesterday.

She said the ministry is also monitoring dengue cases. 

The ministry also reported that 11 cases have been classified as suspected leptospirosis, since the passage of the hurricane.

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Education Ministry calls for leniency on uniform policy for students affected by Hurricane Melissa

The Health Ministry says there are increased reports of injuries, some from being stuck by a nail, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Delays in treating such injuries could lead to tetanus.

The Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr gave the update on the ministry’s surveillance activities yesterday.

She said the ministry is also monitoring dengue cases. 

The ministry also reported that 11 cases have been classified as suspected leptospirosis, since the passage of the hurricane.

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JTA approves $35M in support to members affected by Hurricane Melissa

The Health Ministry says there are increased reports of injuries, some from being stuck by a nail, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Delays in treating such injuries could lead to tetanus.

The Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr gave the update on the ministry’s surveillance activities yesterday.

She said the ministry is also monitoring dengue cases. 

The ministry also reported that 11 cases have been classified as suspected leptospirosis, since the passage of the hurricane.

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