Cases of hemorrhagic conjunctivitis are increasing in the province of Maputo, which closed the week with more than 1,200 cases diagnosed and undergoing treatment. The city of Matola is the most affected. Cases of hemorrhagic conjunctivitis are being reported all over the country, which is causing concern among the population and health authorities. And the scenario coming from the province of Maputo is not encouraging, according to the head of the health sector in the province, Iolanda Tchamo. “We have around 1266 cases and the most affected age group is those over 15 years of age, with around 60% of cases and the most affected district is Matola, with more than 70% of cases. We have been working with communities and different sectors, especially the Education sector, in order to prevent transmission within schools, as well as in the community in general”, he explained.Iolanda Tchamo, also says that the province records a daily average of over 100 cases of hemorrhagic conjunctivitis.”The trend is increasing. From Wednesday to Thursday, we had around 200 cases , therefore, prevention activities must be intensified. We appeal to the general population to observe prevention measures, especially the issue of hand washing, individual and collective hygiene”, said the source. The main symptoms and signs of conjunctivitis are conjunctival and eyelid inflammation, red eye, tearing, eye pain, feeling of sand in the eyes, photophobia and abundant secretion. Source:O País
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