Health: Minister Frédéric Valeteau arrives Thursday on the island of Mayotte, where 58 cases of cholera have been recorded since March 19

Health: Minister Frédéric Valeteau arrives Thursday on the island of Mayotte, where 58 cases of cholera have been recorded since March 19

Frédéric Valeteau will first go to the town of Kongo, where cholera cases are the most numerous, to assess the operations deployed in recent days and to meet health professionals as well as health reserve associations mobilized on the ground.

He will then visit the Mayotte Hospital Center, which receives hospitalized patients in a dedicated cholera unit, and will talk to caregivers. He will also visit the emergency department, maternity ward and laboratory. According to the latest bulletin issued by the regional relief agency, the archipelago has recorded 58 cases of cholera since March 19, including six active cases.

The next day, the Minister will devote his morning to the issue of access to care and cooperation between caregivers with the signing of the letter of commitment to the local community health contract of CCSud and the presentation of the first Professional Regional Community Health Center (CPTS) in Bandrélé as well as a visit to the Multidisciplinary Health Center (MSP) in Ouangani. . He will conclude his visit with a series of talks focusing on prevention and, in particular, sexual health in Mamoudzou.

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