Reports

1.0 Highlights • The tropical Pacific Ocean temperatures remain at ENSO-neutral levels; • Despite tropical Pacific Ocean temperatures remaining at neutral ENSO levels, the majority of climate models still suggest the possibility of El Niño development in 2014 •…

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The geographical nature of South-West Efate comprises hills, slopes, low lying areas and flat land surrounded by rivers. Alluvial Soil along the side of river banks has become cultivated land for many local subsistence…

Over 8 weeks, we have a cumulative total of 1,090 cases (Attack rate of 5.8 per 1,000) Mass Gathering Surveillance for SIDs conference has ended on 15th September 2014. Enhanced surveillance will continue.

OVERVIEW Diarrhoea & Vomiting Outbreak started on the 6/09/2014 to date. Media awareness already started when the outbreak started last week. All clinics been notified to do their linelisting as well as their advise on home hygiene. 78.6…

HIGHLIGHTS Measles cases continue to rise. There have been 2300 cases of measles reported to the National Surveillance Unit since 1 July. The National Measles Vaccination Campaign 2014 continues in Honiara and Guadalcanal Provinces, while microplans for all…

Over 7 weeks, we have a cumulative total of 841 cases (Attack rate of 4.5 per 1,000) Mass Gathering Surveillance, which started on the 26/8/14 for SIDS conference, will be completed on the 19/9/14.

Over 5 weeks, we have a cumulative total of 626 cases (Attack rate of 3.3 per 1,000) Mass Gathering Surveillance started on the 26/8/14 for SIDS conference, with the assistance of SPC and is continuing for 2…

OVERVIEW Diarrhoea & Vomiting Outbreak started on the 6/09/2014 and officially declared on the 11/09/2014. No further tests done by lab to rule out rota virus but still continue doing routine tests for other pathogens. 43% cases reported having…

HIGHLIGHTS Measles cases continue to rise; 1308 cases were reported as of 7 September 2014. This week, 355 new cases were reported. A 21-year-old female from Malaita died from pneumonia related to measles. The National Measles Vaccination Campaign started in…

EPIDEMIOLOGY Measles case classification (using WHO guidelines) Lab-confirmed 2 cases Clinically compatible 1 case Suspect 5 cases (including 3 lab-pending) Discard 45 cases (including 5 IgM negative) Of the 8 lab-confirmed, clinically compatible, and suspect cases, the mean age was 12.2 years;…