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Zika Fever - Positively identified in Haiti

siJanuary 17, 2016--Another newly arrived mosquito-borne virus has been detected in Haiti. Dr. Florence D. Guillaume, the Minister officially confirms the presence of Zika virus in Haiti stating that "Wednesday, January 6, 2016, the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) has submitted to Caribbean Public Heath Agency (CARPHA) based in Trinidad and Tobago, 11 new blood samples, 5 of them were positive by the method RT-PCR on 14 January 2016. Among the confirmed cases, 4 were from the commune of Delmas and one from the commune of Pétion-ville. Thus, the MSPP certify the presence of the Zika in Haiti."
The clinical syndrome is known as Zika fever. Its clinical manifestation is often similar to dengue, also a mosquito-borne illness. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) states that there are no antivirals against the Zika and treatment is based solely on managing symptoms.

Center for Disease Control Warning --Zika Virus

Following the rapid outbreak of a malarial virus called Zika in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned pregnant women against traveling to those regions. The tropical illness has been linked to birth defects.
"Out of an abundance of caution, pregnant women advised to consider postponing travel to areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing," the CDC said Friday. Read more.

Homeopathy and Epidemics

Homeopathy has a long history of treating epidemics for which there are no known cures. HWB's work in Haiti and the Chikungunya virus  has produced positive results.  The HWB team heads to Haiti this week.  They will meet with the Homeopathes Communautaires in Haiti and the Ministry of Health to ascertain the best course of action for HWB and homeopathic medicine and Zika fever virus. Learn more.
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