Keep rats at bay to combat leptospirosis: Tiang New Sarawak Tribune July 1, 2024 Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang has called on the community to take part in efforts to combat leptospirosis. According to him, the community can play their part by keeping the town and its surroundings clean. “As we all know, if our environment is clean, it not only promotes … Read More from Keep rats at bay to combat leptospirosis: Tiang Read Article
Public Health Alert: Elevated number of typhus fever infections reported Pasadena Weekly June 27, 2024 The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) is reporting an elevated number of typhus fever cases in the city compared to other years (as of May). Health officials are encouraging community members to take action to prevent future infections. Typhus fever is a disease spread to humans by infected fleas and can cause symptoms like high … Read More from Public Health Alert: Elevated number of typhus fever infections reported Read Article
Gender shift in rat fever cases raises concern Daily Mirror June 20, 2024 Health officials in Sri Lanka have identified a growing tendency of women being infected with leptospirosis, commonly referred to as rat fever, with a notable increase. Dr. Thushani Dabarera, Consultant Epidemiologist at the Epidemiology Unit said “This observation challenges previous perceptions of the disease as predominantly affecting males engaged in high-risk occupations such as paddy … Read More from Gender shift in rat fever cases raises concern Read Article
