Diarrhea and Vomiting Trend

  • Watch - Level 1

    Practice Enhanced Precautions

Preventive measures

  • Wash your hands with soap and water before eating and before starting to prepare food. Also, wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet. 
  • Properly cook food and ensure that vegetables and fruits are adequately washed. 
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, and cover prepared food to prevent contamination. 
  • Use desalinated or cooked water for food preparation. 
  • Use a covered dustbin for waste disposal and make sure to regularly empty it to maintain cleanliness and prevent the breeding of pests. 

Total AGE cases reported on May 2024

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What is the current situation?

The following destinations have reported the highest number of viral fever cases: 

  • K. Atoll
  • Ha. Atoll
  • AA. Atoll
  • F. Atoll
  • G. Atoll

(June 2024)

What is Acute Gastro Enteritis (Diarrhea)?

Gastrointestinal illness (gastroenteritis) is inflammation of the stomach and small and large intestines. The main symptoms include vomiting and watery diarrhea. Other symptoms may include fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, muscle aches, and headache.

Infections causing gastroenteritis can be viral, bacterial, or parasitic in origin. Norovirus is a common cause of viral gastroenteritis found on cruise ships. Types of bacterial gastroenteritis infections include Escherichia coli and Salmonella.

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