Health Monitoring of Migrant Populations in Grande Synthe. Epidemiological Update, March 28, 2017.

Current alerts:

Persistent deterioration in health indicators related to hygiene conditions in recent weeks

  • Major scabies outbreak currently affecting new arrivals at the camp

  • High number of cases of skin infections (abscesses, boils, anthrax)

  • A few cases of infectious conjunctivitis

Healthcare utilization data:

  • More than 1,500 healthcare visits recorded at the emergency rooms and the PASS in Dunkirk and the Grande-Synthe Polyclinic from October 31, 2016, to March 26, 2017

  • Visits for acute respiratory infections (ARI) account for the majority of healthcare visits

  • Visits for skin infections and scabies are on the rise.

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