The Health Protection Agency has urged the government to reinstate pre-arrival health screenings for expatriates following a resurgence of filariasis in Kulhudhuffushi City, where 19 cases were confirmed among migrant workers. A task force has screened 295 migrants and the Ministry of Homeland Security says a decision on reinstating the screenings will be announced soon.
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the confirmation of 19 cases among a cohort of migrant workers in Kulhudhuffushi City, primarily hailing from regions where filariasis remains endemic.
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Earlier reports gave 19 cases 19 Dec, 00:23 Maldives Republic
The task force, comprising personnel from Kulhudhuffushi Hospital, the local council, and other pertinent entities, has already screened 295 migrants.
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The task force, comprising personnel from Kulhudhuffushi Hospital, the local council, and other pertinent entities, has already screened 295 migrants.
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