The proven presence of Zika virus in the French Departments of America and Haiti, confirms the need for increased regional cooperation in public health.

Two infectiologists and a micro-biologist, respectively from St. Martin, of Guadeloupe and Martinique this week conduct a mission to Haiti. They met with the officials of the National Laboratory of Public Health and of the Epidemiological Department of the Ministry of Health in order to define a support program for training, surveillance and research.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16333-haiti-flash-5-cases-officially-confirmed-of-zika-fever-in-haiti.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16202-haiti-notice-early-warning-system-of-suspected-cases-of-the-zika-virus.html

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