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Cape Verde: Maio Island Records Over 50 Dengue Cases Since August

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Aedes aegypti mosquito, the primary transmitter of Dengue fever. Photo Source: dnazoo.com

In Cape Verde, more than 50 cases of dengue fever have been reported on the island of Maio since August, according to the island’s health delegate, Elton Cruz.

Cruz said that most cases have been found in the Calheta and Barreiros areas in Maio on Tuesday.

Cruz told Inforpress that in collaboration with local authorities and institutions, the health department launched anti-vector control efforts, including door-to-door spraying campaigns to combat the spread of the disease. These efforts are supported by the Municipal Health Commission and the city council.

The health delegate also said the diagnosed cases of dengue fever have been mild, with symptoms including headaches, diarrhoea, and vomiting. He mentioned that the number of cases in the West African country began to decrease by the end of August and that the public is becoming more aware of preventive measures.

On August 29, the government of Cape Verde declared a civil protection alert on the islands of Santiago, Fogo, and Brava due to a rise in dengue fever cases. The alert was issued in response to the potential increase in dengue cases after recent heavy rains.

Dengue is a viral disease transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, mainly Aedes aegypti (also known as yellow fever mosquito) and Aedes albopictus.

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