Guyana launches chikungunya vaccination campaign in western region

boursorama.com (French)

Guyana is launching a vaccination campaign to combat a rapidly spreading chikungunya epidemic. The regional health agency has ordered 2,500 vaccine doses for vulnerable populations, as 513 cases, including 101 hospitalizations, have been confirmed since January. The campaign includes traditional mosquito control measures and targets the western region, which has 74% of confirmed cases.


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