Outbreak of Viral Hepatitis in Kamed al-Lawz: Ministry of Health Issues Preventative Measures

2024-04-30 18:34:00

The Ministry of Public Health announced, in a press release, that “the Public Prosecutor’s Office was informed on April 23, 2024 by the municipality of Kamed al-Lawz, in the West Bekaa district, of an outbreak of cases of viral hepatitis. 40 cases were recorded by hospitals, health centers and laboratories.

He added: “As a result, a field examination of the percentage of residual chlorine in the city’s drinking water system and its sources was carried out. The result showed that there was not the required percentage of residual chlorine to fight germs. were taken and sent to the water laboratory of Rafik Hariri University Hospital, awaiting the publication of the results.

The ministry continued: “Therefore, the Ministry of Public Health reminds citizens that alpha viral hepatitis is a disease resulting from the alpha-viral hepatitis A virus and which is transmitted to humans through water contaminated food, contaminated hands and the incubation period. Lasts 28 to 30 days after infection, symptoms include fever and severe jaundice.

The ministry confirmed that it would like to remind citizens of the prevention measures for viral hepatitis, namely: water safety, water chlorination, food safety and hand washing,” specifying that he “follows the event in coordination with the municipality”. the Ministry of Energy and Water, and water authorities to ensure the proper functioning of chlorination pumps. » Chlorination to prevent the spread of viral hepatitis.

She concluded: “The Ministry of Public Health, in coordination with the Lebanese Red Cross, continues to train municipalities in controlling the percentage of residual chlorine through field examination (swimming pool tester). »

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