Xinhua net reports [pics found in the internet]: PAHO recommends Bolivian women delay pregnancy to avoid Zika LA PAZ, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — Women in regions of Bolivia affected by Zika virus should delay pregnancies to avoid microcephaly cases in newborns, recommended the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday. Fernando Leanes, PAHO representative in…
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Bolivia reports first 3 Zika-linked microcephaly cases
AFP reports in AU News: Bolivia reports first 3 Zika-linked microcephaly cases La Paz (AFP) – Bolivia has detected its first three cases of microcephaly caused by the Zika virus, local media reported Wednesday, citing health authorities. Two babies were born with the birth defect in September and a third in October, said the director…
Zika is here, be careful! Health Minister confirmed five cases of Zika in Bolivia
ABI reports in El Dia: Virus propagation Health Minister confirmed five cases of Zika in Bolivia Health Minister, Ariana Campero, confirmed Sunday in La Paz so far five zika cases have been confirmed in Bolivia, three imported and two indigenous cases, and stated that the Government is taking all provisions to prevent such disease, which…
Zika virus infection – Bolivia
The World Health Organization reports: Emergencies preparedness, response Zika virus infection – Bolivia Disease Outbreak News 20 January 2016 On 16 January 2016, Ministry of Health of Bolivia, through its National IHR Focal Points (NFP), notified PAHO/WHO of the first laboratory-confirmed cases of locally-acquired Zika virus infection in the country. The case is a 32-year-old…
Zika spreads to Bolivia, infecting pregnant woman
AFP reports via YahooNews: Zika spreads to Bolivia, infecting pregnant woman La Paz (AFP) – A pregnant woman has been diagnosed with Zika in Bolivia, authorities said Tuesday, the first time the mosquito-borne virus, which has been linked to birth defects, has been transmitted here. Health officials in the South American country had previously detected…
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