The Ministry of Health clarifies the circumstances of the spread of Sowira's disease in Saraf and

The Ministry of Public Health said in a statement issued by the information office of the Minister of Health, Jamil Jebak, "On 11/07/2019, 32 cases of hepatitis A, known as al-Safira, were reported in a Syrian refugee camp.In terms of impact, the epidemiological surveillance team of the Ministry of Public Health in the southern governorate led the Investigation procedures needed: 16 cases were confirmed verbally and most cases were recorded among children without complications, There was also water tests used in the camp, where the results showed a presence of faecal contamination Some of the samples.

The epidemiological surveillance team in the southern governorate, in coordination with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), is closely monitoring the case to take the necessary corrective measures.

In this context, the Ministry of Public Health wishes to emphasize the following points:

– There is no truth about the presence of cholera cases in the Syrian refugee camp in Sarafand or any other region of Lebanon, as has been the case in some media.

– The hepatitis A virus is caused by a virus that affects the liver and causes symptoms ranging from mild to mild, which may include: fever, malaise, anorexia, diarrhea and nausea, abdominal pain, dark urine and jaundice.

– The disease pbades through the fecal-oral route either directly through the consumption of contaminated water or food, or indirectly through direct physical contact with an infected person. The disease is also spread through the use of messy toilets and cooking utensils.

– The treatment of the disease is limited to the treatment of symptoms while maintaining comfort and a stable diet and compensation for lost fluids. It is also important not to use antibiotics as they can lead to serious complications.

The spread of the disease can be reduced by drinking and using drinking water, especially when washing vegetables and fruits and following hygienic practices, especially when washing clothes. hands before getting ready, eating and after using the toilet. Wastewater must be disposed of properly. "