Health authorities in the Maldives began contact tracing after a case of Meningococcal disease was detected following the death of 38-year-old Maldivian football star Mohamed Arif at ADK Hospital's ICU. The Health Protection Agency has started treatment for close contacts and called on returning Hajj pilgrims to report to health authorities if unvaccinated.
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With the identification of an instance of invasive Meningococcal disease, we have initiated the collection of essential information, contact tracing, sharing details about the disease with the contacts, and administering Prophylactic medic…
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The deceased, identified as the renowned Maldivian football star Mohamed Arif, aged 38, succumbed to Meningococcal disease
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The onset of illness usually occurs within four days of exposure but can manifest up to 10 days later.
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The deceased, identified as the renowned Maldivian football star Mohamed Arif, aged 38, succumbed to Meningococcal disease while undergoing treatment at ADK Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) shortly after returning from Saudi Arabia
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