Limited resources affecting Vector Control Unit

Dr Karen Cummings

In 2016 the Ministry of Public Health recorded 9,415 new cases of malaria, 842 cases of dengue fever, 35 lab confirmed cases of zika and 135 cases of chikungunya.

Minister within the Ministry Dr Karen Cummings explained to reporters at the ministry’s end-of-year press conference that the Vector Control Unit has been working to improve the control of vector-borne illnesses throughout Guyana by implementing tools such as vector surveillance, early diagnosis and treatment, information, education and communication.