Conjunctivitis outbreak reported on Cape Verde’s Sal island
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Anacao
Health authorities on the island of Sal, Cape Verde, have reported an outbreak of conjunctivitis and recommend strengthening hygiene to limit infections. They notably ask that symptomatic children stay at home and that people consult a health professional, Anacao reports.
The health delegation on the island of Sal, in Cape Verde, has reported an outbreak of conjunctivitis and recommended strengthening hygiene measures to limit the spread of the disease, Anacao reports.
Some forms of conjunctivitis are highly contagious and can be transmitted through secretions, contaminated hands or shared objects. The delegation recommends washing hands frequently with soap and water, avoiding touching or rubbing the eyes, and not sharing towels or handkerchiefs. The Gambia calls for stronger hygiene measures against conjunctivitis.
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