The Ministry of Public Health of the Dominican Republic has issued an official statement to reassure the public, confirming that the country remains free of cases of cutaneous anthrax, commonly known as anthrax. This clarification comes in the wake of the investigation into suspected cases recently reported in a community in southwestern Haiti.<\/p>\n\n
The head of the health portfolio, V\u00edctor Atallah, emphasized that the actions executed by the authorities do not respond to a national health emergency, but rather to an exercise in preventive responsibility. The main objective is to strengthen health services to detect any eventuality quickly and activate the necessary response protocols immediately.<\/p>\n\n
The Dominican Republic has no recorded cases of anthrax, nor is there a health emergency. We have strengthened surveillance as a preventive measure, and our health services are prepared to identify any suspected case in a timely manner.<\/p>V\u00edctor Atallah, Minister of Public Health<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
Details about the situation in Haiti<\/h3>\n\n
Haitian health authorities are currently investigating 13 suspected cases in the town of Baliverne, located in the commune of Dame-Marie, in the Grand\u2019Anse department. Among those affected, two deaths have been reported, although it has not yet been confirmed that anthrax is the direct cause. Preliminary investigations suggest that the possible source of infection is direct contact with sick livestock.<\/p>\n\n
What is anthrax and how is it prevented?<\/h3>\n\n
Anthrax is a pathology caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis<\/em>, which primarily affects herbivorous animals such as cows, sheep, and goats. According to specialists, the risk of contagion in humans occurs mainly through direct contact with infected animals or products derived from them that are contaminated.<\/p>\n\n
- The disease is not usually transmitted from person to person.<\/li>
- The risk of human contagion through contact with someone affected is extremely low.<\/li>
- Preventive measures include strict animal health surveillance and control of animal movement.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n
To ensure safety, the Ministry of Public Health maintains coordinated work with the Ministry of Agriculture and the General Directorate of Livestock. This joint effort seeks not only to improve timely detection, but also to ensure that the Dr. Defill\u00f3 National Reference Laboratory has the necessary diagnostic capacity to address any eventuality.<\/p>\n\n
Finally, the authorities urge the Dominican population to stay informed only through official channels and reiterate that these measures are part of the country’s routine health preparedness protocols.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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