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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