Ministry of Health Public Updates on Dengue
Ministry of Health launches Toll Free NCD Hotline
Port of Spain, September 2, 2024: The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce a new 24-hour hotline for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This free service offers medical advice and support for individuals who use home blood pressure or blood glucose monitors and have health-related questions, concerns about abnormal readings or any other NCD related issues. This new service was formally launched in August, 2024.
Ministry of Health Public Update on Dengue - August 16, 2024
Port of Spain, August 16, 2024: The Ministry of Health provides the following epidemiological update on Dengue cases within the country.
The Ministry confirms there are 825 laboratory confirmed cases of Dengue Fever and eight (8) laboratory confirmed deaths.
Signs and Symptoms of Dengue Fever:
The public is reminded that Dengue Fever may be spread by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. Symptoms appear within 5-6 days of being bitten, last for 1-2 weeks and can include:
Ministry of Health Public Update on Dengue - August 13, 2024
Port of Spain, August 13, 2024: The Ministry of Health provides the following epidemiological update on Dengue cases within the country.
The Ministry confirms there are 813 laboratory confirmed cases of Dengue Fever and eight (8) laboratory confirmed deaths.
Signs and Symptoms of Dengue Fever:
The public is reminded that Dengue Fever may be spread by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. Symptoms appear within 5-6 days of being bitten, last for 1-2 weeks and can include:
Voluntary Recall of One Lot of Heparin Sodium 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Potential for Elevated Endotoxin Levels
Port of Spain, August 09, 2024: The Ministry of Health (MoH), via its Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division advises of the voluntary recall of one lot of Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection to the consumer level. The recall was issued by Baxter International Inc. due to the potential for elevated endotoxin levels based on issues related to the bacterial endotoxin test specific to lot number N008235.
