Situation Analysis

The transition to the confirmed epidemic phase, Phase 3 of the Saint Barthélemy dengue Psage**, recommended by the Committee of Experts on Infectious and Emerging Diseases, was adopted by the Management Committee at its meeting on April 11, 2013. Epidemiological indicators show that the epidemic was still in an upward phase as of mid-April.** Psage = Program for Surveillance, Alert, and Management of Epidemics.