WHO estimates a thousand new cases of microcephaly in Brazil

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that Brazil may have at least 1 thousand new cases of microcephaly associated with Zika virus infection during pregnancy. The statement was made director of Children's Health of the entity, Anthony Costello, and Executive Director of the Health Emergencies Program, Pete Salama, during a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

"We know that in Brazil, where the problem was first detected, there are now 2,100 confirmed cases, but there are still many others being investigated. of microcephaly are identified, "commented Anthony Costello.

The Ministry of Health believes that the country has 3,086 cases in research for microcephaly associated with Zika. Despite the large number of cases, experts should investigate, analyze and follow up one by one.

The Director of Children's Health of WHO warned about the lack of a system of enforcement that does not exist in many countries: "We are talking about a virus that causes neurological damage and potentially life-long disability, which represents a major blow to these families. "

Last Friday (18), WHO declared an end to the international health emergency declared a year after the "We are not diminishing the importance of Zika by putting this as a longer work program, we are sending the message that Zika is here to stay," said Zika. said Dr. Peter Salama.

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