Mass gathering causes typhoid outbreak in Namosi
Villagers used water from the river as their water dam is currently being serviced by WAF – Health Ministry

Mass gathering causes typhoid outbreak in Namosi

Villagers used water from the river as their water dam is currently being serviced by WAF – Health Ministry

By Alipate Narawa
Tuesday 04/07/2023
[Image: Ministry of Health]

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that a mass gathering on April 26th in Wainiyavu Village in the upper regions of the Namosi Province has resulted in the outbreak of typhoid cases.

They say 7 typhoid cases were recorded Wainiyavu, 1 in Burotu, 1 in Wainimakutu, 1 in Wailoaloa and 1 case in Nabukavesi.

The Ministry says the source of transmission in these 5 villages is the use of contaminated river water for common household use, while their water dam is currently being serviced by the Water Authority of Fiji.

A Medical Team mobilised a Sub-Divisional Response Outbreak Team to conduct disease investigation, community screening, water and stool sampling.

The Ministry says due to non-compliance of village restrictions the Response Teams have advised neighbouring villages in the upper Namosi Province to minimise inter-village movements and unnecessary mass gatherings.

They further say if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs and symptoms of typhoid, please seek medical attention immediately.

The Ministry says symptoms are low to high fever, headache and body pain, loss of appetite and weight loss, dry cough, sweating, abdominal pain, swelling in abdomen, diarrhoea or constipation, itching or rashes.

They further say if these signs and symptoms are untreated for a prolonged period it may lead to intestinal bleeding, hemorrhage, encephalitis (inflammation of the active tissues of the brain), delirium(a mental state in which you are confused, disoriented, and not able to think or remember clearly),endocarditis (a life-threatening inflammation of the inner lining of the heart's chambers and valves), respiratory disease such as pneumonia and bronchitis, kidney or bladder infections, pneumonia, and inflammation of heart muscles.

The Ministry of Health humbly pleads to members of the public to take note of the signs and symptoms as early detection can greatly help in the further spread of the disease.

FEATURE NEWS
Health Ministry controls HIV medication due to limited stock
The Health Ministry is now controlling the distribution of crucial HIV medication as they only have supplies sufficient for a one-month dose per patie...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Woman to appear in Nabouwalu Magistrates Court for allegedly scamming victim of $165
A 40-year-old woman, who is facing charges of obtaining financial advantage, will appear in the Nabouwalu Magistrates Court today. Police say on ...
51 minutes ago

LTA CEO urges caution after King's Road crash that sends 18 passengers to hospital
Failure to follow road safety measures led to a serious accident yesterday afternoon on King’s Road, Vitogo, Lautoka where a bus collided with a ...
3 hours ago

Bala asks who are these sources that covered 91% of costs while DPM Prasad says Bala should do some research
Deputy Leader of the Opposition Parveen Bala says the recent statement by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, ...
12 hours ago

GCC members hope for a review of the 2013 Constitution
The Great Council of Chiefs hopes that the 2013 Constitution will be reviewed after the Solicitor General updated the members in today’s meeting ...
12 hours ago

Residents from Lami to Nausori likely to face water cuts due to water turbidity
Thousands of residents living in areas between Lami to Nausori are likely to face water cuts due to a steady increase in raw water turbidity levels ...
16 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Sporting federations demand answers from FASANOC
National sporting federations who are part of Fiji Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee or FASANOC, are still calling for answers and ...
6 days ago

Continuous Radiology and Pharmacy services are now expected at Government Hospitals
Serious concerns are being raised by the public as the Ministry of Health has decided that radiology services and pharmacies at Government hospitals ...
6 days ago

Ratu Wiliame Katonivere declines Presidential nomination after an internal audit and investigation report
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere decided to decline Rabuka's nomination of him to serve a second term ...
7 days ago

TOP