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This is an archived USAID document retained on this web site as a matter of public record.
Dengue Fever Outbreak in El Salvador:
USAID Provides Initial $25,000 For Medical Supplies
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PRESS RELEASE
WASHINGTON, DC 20523
PRESS OFFICE
http://www.usaid.gov
(202) 712-432000-250
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, September 15, 2000Contact: Joseph Schultz
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator J. Brady Anderson today announced the Agency would contribute $25,000 to assist victims of the dengue fever and dengue hemorragic fever (DHF) epidemic in El Salvador.
"USAID will help the people of El Salvador fight the outbreak of dengue fever," said Administrator J. Brady Anderson. "We will continue to monitor the spread of the epidemic and we're poised to lend further assistance if the epidemic worsens."
USAID's contribution will enable El Salvador's National Emergency Committee (COEN) to purchase medical equipment and supplies for the early diagnosis, monitoring and therapy of dengue hemorragic fever victims. Medical equipment will include such items as pediatric vital sign monitors, pediatric sphingomanometers, and disposable oxygen sensors for pediatric and neonatal patients.
El Salvador's President, Francisco Flores declared a national emergency on September 12 due to the continued increase in loss of life as a result of the dengue epidemic. From January to September 2000, El Salvador has seen a dramatic increase in the number of cases of dengue and dengue hemorragic fever (DHF). There have been 211 reported and confirmed cases of DHF since January.
To date, the epidemic has resulted in approximately 24 deaths, all but one of which occurred in children under 10 years old. El Salvador's Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance had determined that they are unable to manage the current crisis and have officially requested international assistance.
USAID will continue to monitor the dengue epidemic in El Salvador and will provide additional assistance as necessary.
This is an archived USAID document retained on this web site as a matter of public record.
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