Epidemic Surge Strains Health System

Two people, aged 86 and 96, have officially died of the virus, transmitted by the tiger mosquito. The Regional Health Agency has also identified 31 serious cases.

In a press release, the CHU of the island reported a "very significant increase in the activity of emergency reception services".

The "white plan" is an emergency facility that allows health facilities to mobilize the necessary human and material resources in the face of a health crisis, and allows for the deprogramming of certain operations or the recall of medical personnel on leave.

Epidemic Surge Strains Health System

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Fort-de-France, 5 Apr 2025 (AFP) – A case of chikungunya imported from the island of Reunion was observed in Martinique in March, said the Regional Health Agency (RHA) of the island of the West Indies on Friday. "The patient, originally from Reunion, stayed in Martinique the second half of March and presented [...]

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