While there have been no reported cases of pregnant women with the Zika virus, the Ministry of Public Health has decided to classify those who display Zika-like symptoms as being high-risk pregnancies, ensuring that they will be monitored more closely.
This disclosure was made yesterday by Director of the Maternal and Child Health Department Dr Earthanesia Hamilton during an interview with Stabroek News. She said that once a pregnant woman exhibits Zika-like symptoms, that is, fever, rash and/or conjunctivitis, the pregnancy would be considered to be a high-risk pregnancy.
Dr Hamilton emphasised the importance of family planning and antenatal care. “Our message to women of