The Ministry of Health (MoH), issued an advisory yesterday warning of a suspected outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica).
The MoH informed that in collaboration with regional authorities, it is actively investigating and monitoring HFMD, a contagious viral disease that primarily affects children of primary school age, although individuals of any age can contract it.
It further stated that on March 11, an expert team from MoH conducted an initial visit to assess the situation and provide necessary support. A follow-up visit was conducted on March 18 and samples have been collected and sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for confirmation of the pathogen.
