Ministry of Health and Wellness to Address West Nile Virus Concerns Following Confirmed Human Infection in Barbados
October 4, 2024
Ministry of Health and Wellness to address West Nile virus statement following confirmed human infection in Barbados. WHO highlights transmission and potential risks associated with the virus.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is expected to issue a statement on the West Nile virus, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Health Davidson Ishmael.
He made those comments moments ago.
A post on the World Health Organization (WHO) states that on September 13, 2024, the International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) for Barbados notified it of a confirmed human infection of the West Nile Virus (WNV) in a child less than 15-year-old of Bagatelle, St Thomas.
“WNV is generally carried by migratory birds and transmitted locally by mosquitoes to humans, horses and other mammals. WNV infection in humans generally causes mild disease, but there can be neurological symptoms and, in some cases, it can be fatal,” the WHO website states.
