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Israel- Man's quest for soup lands him in hospital24 Nov 2009Israel National News [edited][FSNet]A resident of Karmiel suffered symptoms of poisoning following the consumption of mushroom soup made of fungi gathered from the woods near his house. September Lebanon: Eleven get food poisoning in Barja29 Sep 2009The Daily Star [edited][FSNet]Eleven people were hospitalized for food poisoning Monday after eating at a restaurant in Barja on the Chouf coast. The victims were transferred to hospitals in Mazboud and Iqlim al-Kharroub, security sources were quoted as saying. The health committees for the Chouf area launched an investigation to identify the food responsible for the poisoning. Pakistan- Cholera (Punjab)28 Sep 2009Frontier Post [edited][ProMed]A sudden outbreak of cholera has taken the life of a child besides seriously affecting the health of dozens of people in the village Garah Aashiq of Tehsil Parova, sources were reported as saying here on Sunday [27 Sep 2009].A water testing team of Peshawar, during its recent visit, has already declared the water supply system of the tehsil Parova, especially of the union council Naiveala, severely injurious for health. Afghanistan- Cholera14 Sep 2009 [edited][ProMed]UN Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) [edited]A total of 28 deaths from cholera and/or acute watery diarrhea (AWD) have been reported in Afghanistan in the past 2 months, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has said. At least 673 cases of AWD and/or cholera had been reported in 11 of the country's 34 provinces, it said.According to the WHO, cholera is rarely reported in Afghanistan. Health officials in the northern province of Samangan have called for emergency assistance to thwart a possible cholera outbreak in Dara-e-Sof District.The disease has also been reported in the eastern province of Nangarhar where flash floods affected about 4000 people on 31 Aug 2009, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on 2 Sep 2009. Afghanistan- Cholera13 Sep 2009Agence France-Presse (AFP) [edited][ProMed]Afghanistan has reported outbreaks of potentially lethal cholera in 10 provinces across the impoverished country, the health ministry said on Sunday [13 Sep 2009].The ministry "has so far recorded 673 cases countrywide" of the disease in almost 1/3rd of the country's 34 provinces, including in the capital Kabul. No deaths have been reported. All outbreaks are under control, and no active one is reported as of today, 13 Sep 2009," a ministry statement said.It said staff had been deployed to outbreak areas and medication was being provided to try to prevent the spread of the disease, which thrives where sanitation is poor and can spread rapidly.AugustIsrael: So that's why they call them "doggie bags"04 Aug 2009Jerusalem Post [edited][FSNet]Nine children and three women from a village in the Galilee who attended the celebration Sunday ended up Monday evening at the emergency room at a government Hospital in Nahariya with diarrhea, fierce stomachache and vomiting. Seven of the children and two of the women had to be hospitalized for observation.They were diagnosed with food poisoning tracked back to the "doggie bags" taken and eaten at home. An official warned people that during the hot summer months, store raw and prepared food under proper conditions to reduce the risk of food poisoning.July Israel: 100 French tourists hospitalized for possible food poisoning24 Jul 2009Israel News [edited][FSNet]Some 100 French tourists in their 20s were hospitalized on Friday after showing symptoms of food poisoning.40 were evacuated to hospital in Tiberias and the rest were sent to hospitals in Afula and Safed. An official said the source of the poisoning was most likely in food served to the tourists in southern Israel on Thursday. United Arab Emirates: Boy dies in suspected food poisoning case21 Jul 2009Khaleej Times Online [edited][FSNet]A two-and-half year-old Indian boy has died in another suspected food poisoning case reported in Dubai.The doctor said the boy’s parents had come to the clinic seeking treatment for his mother who had vomited after consuming reheated home-made food.It was when they mentioned to the nurse that the boy also had vomited six to seven times till 2am, that the nurse advised them to send the child to the doctor. He said after noticing the child had difficulty in breathing, he asked the nurse to administer IV fluid and oxygen and nebulizer Related Stories21 Jul 2009-Boy's death linked to food poisoningThe National [edited][FSNet]A toddler in Dubai died last week after he and his mother were admitted to a hospital with symptoms of food poisoning, the doctor who tried to save his life said yesterday. The boy, aged two, appeared to have eaten contaminated food, officials said, although testing was still under way. His death is the fourth in the UAE this summer to be linked to food poisoning; the other three were also children younger than 10. Pakistan- Cholera (Federal Capital Territory, North-West Frontier Province)20 Jul 2009
The News International [edited][ProMed]National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, has confirmed existence of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae that causes cholera in the federal capital and in camps setup for internally displaced persons (IDPs) at Mardan, Nowshera, and Charsadda [North-West Frontier Province].Reliable sources at the NIH informed "The News" that the institute tested a patient positive for cholera recently. They said the patient was from Islamabad and underwent treatment at Federal Government Services Hospital (FGSH) in Islamabad. Many health experts believe that rapid spread of gastrointestinal diseases in town could not be controlled so far because the public has no awareness of how to prevent and control gastroenteritis and like diseases including cholera.Experts believe that in most parts of the country, sewage is continuously contaminating streams, lake springs, wells, and other drinking water sources that increase chances of prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases including cholera. Pakistan- Cholera (North-West Frontier Province)05 Jul 2009XinHuaNet [edited][ProMed]At least 8 people died, and scores of others have been admitted in hospitals following a cholera outbreak in a district of northwestern Pakistan, health authorities said Sunday [5 Jul 2009]. An executive health officer was quoted as saying that a team of doctors had been sent to the area with vaccines, and the health department was ready to face the challenge, adding that more vaccination would be sent to the area if needed.The official was quoted as saying that about 800 locals of the Naivela Union Council of the Dera Ismail Khan district had not received vaccination due to shortage of vaccine. He added that the reason behind the outbreak was unhygienic water and scorching heat.In most parts of the Dera Ismail Khan district, power remains suspended for nearly 14 to 16 hours, and tube wells in the area are also closed, locals residents were quoted as saying. June United Arab Emirates- Two children die of suspected food poisoning after takeaway14 Jun 2009The National [edited] [FSNet]Two young children have died from suspected food poisoning after eating a takeaway meal from a Dubai restaurant.A five-year-old boy, his eight-year-old sister and their mother became ill after eating a home delivery from a restaurant serving Chinese food in Al Qusais.Health officials and Dubai Municipality have launched investigations and the restaurant has been closed until the test results are returned.Pakistan- 4 persons die of hepatitis, 460 other cases reported in New Saeedabad09 Jun 2009Regional Times [edited][ProMed]Due to consumption of contaminated water in village Jan Muhammad Jamali near New Saeedabad [Matiari District, Sindh], 4 people have died, while 460 others have been diagnosed with hepatitis. The Regional Times learnt on Monday [8 Jun 2009] that after an outbreak of diarrhea, which killed 3 persons in village Jan Muhammad Jamali a few days ago, the deadly disease of hepatitis has spread due to consumption of contaminated water. In this regard, it was learnt that 4 villagers have died in a few days, while 460 other hepatitis positive cases have also been reported.However, health department Sindh has decided to establish an emergency hepatitis vaccination camp in village Jan Muhammad Jamali on Tuesday (today [9 Jun 2009]). MayIsrael- Couple brain dead after eating fish 09 May 2009 Jerusalem Post [edited] [FSNet] There was an improvement in the medical condition of a man and woman from Kiryat Yam who were brain dead after apparently eating a poisonous fish, Israel Radio reported on Sunday evening. The man began breathing independently and staff at a hospital reportedly expressed hope that the couple would regain consciousness by Monday. The assumption was that the fish which poisoned the couple so severely was a blowfish, but hospital officials could not be sure. March Gaza: Dozens of children suffer food poisoning 04 Mar 2009 USA Today - Associated Press [edited][iFSN] It is reported that the Gaza police say 55 children have been stricken by food poisoning at a United Nations school and seven of them are in critical condition. The story goes on by explaining police spokesman says the children ate food that passed its expiry date and that the police are investigating whether the children were poisoned by food provided by the U.N. or by food they purchased from a shop. January Sudan - Cholera (Warrab) 27 Jan 2009 UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), ReliefWeb, Miraya FM report [edited] [Promed] The State minister of Health in Warap and the Deputy Governor has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Akon area, North Gogrial District. He added that the latest statistics of the disease until last week are 17 infections and 8 deaths. Iraq - Cholera 6 Jan 2009 Government of Iraq; World Health Organization (WHO) [edited] [Promed] Summary - 925 laboratory confirmed cholera cases were reported up to 17 Dec 2008. Since then no new cholera case was reported by MoH. - Since cholera is endemic in Iraq, sporadic cases are expected here and there from time to time. - Only 886 out of the 463109 stool samples cultured were positive for V. cholerae. - No cholera case was reported in week 52. The last cholera case was reported from Babil DoH on 17 Dec 2008. The cholera outbreak that started in week 34 continued for 17 weeks. - During week 51, out of 19 DOHs, 17 DoHs reported timely. 899 surveillance sites out of 941 sent the weekly Diarrhea disease report on time; i.e., there was 96 percent completeness and timeliness. Sources and Terms of Use
The News International [edited][ProMed]National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, has confirmed existence of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae that causes cholera in the federal capital and in camps setup for internally displaced persons (IDPs) at Mardan, Nowshera, and Charsadda [North-West Frontier Province].Reliable sources at the NIH informed "The News" that the institute tested a patient positive for cholera recently. They said the patient was from Islamabad and underwent treatment at Federal Government Services Hospital (FGSH) in Islamabad. Many health experts believe that rapid spread of gastrointestinal diseases in town could not be controlled so far because the public has no awareness of how to prevent and control gastroenteritis and like diseases including cholera.Experts believe that in most parts of the country, sewage is continuously contaminating streams, lake springs, wells, and other drinking water sources that increase chances of prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases including cholera. Pakistan- Cholera (North-West Frontier Province)05 Jul 2009XinHuaNet [edited][ProMed]At least 8 people died, and scores of others have been admitted in hospitals following a cholera outbreak in a district of northwestern Pakistan, health authorities said Sunday [5 Jul 2009]. An executive health officer was quoted as saying that a team of doctors had been sent to the area with vaccines, and the health department was ready to face the challenge, adding that more vaccination would be sent to the area if needed.The official was quoted as saying that about 800 locals of the Naivela Union Council of the Dera Ismail Khan district had not received vaccination due to shortage of vaccine. He added that the reason behind the outbreak was unhygienic water and scorching heat.In most parts of the Dera Ismail Khan district, power remains suspended for nearly 14 to 16 hours, and tube wells in the area are also closed, locals residents were quoted as saying. June United Arab Emirates- Two children die of suspected food poisoning after takeaway14 Jun 2009The National [edited] [FSNet]Two young children have died from suspected food poisoning after eating a takeaway meal from a Dubai restaurant.A five-year-old boy, his eight-year-old sister and their mother became ill after eating a home delivery from a restaurant serving Chinese food in Al Qusais.Health officials and Dubai Municipality have launched investigations and the restaurant has been closed until the test results are returned.Pakistan- 4 persons die of hepatitis, 460 other cases reported in New Saeedabad09 Jun 2009Regional Times [edited][ProMed]Due to consumption of contaminated water in village Jan Muhammad Jamali near New Saeedabad [Matiari District, Sindh], 4 people have died, while 460 others have been diagnosed with hepatitis. The Regional Times learnt on Monday [8 Jun 2009] that after an outbreak of diarrhea, which killed 3 persons in village Jan Muhammad Jamali a few days ago, the deadly disease of hepatitis has spread due to consumption of contaminated water. In this regard, it was learnt that 4 villagers have died in a few days, while 460 other hepatitis positive cases have also been reported.However, health department Sindh has decided to establish an emergency hepatitis vaccination camp in village Jan Muhammad Jamali on Tuesday (today [9 Jun 2009]). MayIsrael- Couple brain dead after eating fish 09 May 2009 Jerusalem Post [edited] [FSNet] There was an improvement in the medical condition of a man and woman from Kiryat Yam who were brain dead after apparently eating a poisonous fish, Israel Radio reported on Sunday evening. The man began breathing independently and staff at a hospital reportedly expressed hope that the couple would regain consciousness by Monday. The assumption was that the fish which poisoned the couple so severely was a blowfish, but hospital officials could not be sure. March Gaza: Dozens of children suffer food poisoning 04 Mar 2009 USA Today - Associated Press [edited][iFSN] It is reported that the Gaza police say 55 children have been stricken by food poisoning at a United Nations school and seven of them are in critical condition. The story goes on by explaining police spokesman says the children ate food that passed its expiry date and that the police are investigating whether the children were poisoned by food provided by the U.N. or by food they purchased from a shop. January Sudan - Cholera (Warrab) 27 Jan 2009 UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), ReliefWeb, Miraya FM report [edited] [Promed] The State minister of Health in Warap and the Deputy Governor has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Akon area, North Gogrial District. He added that the latest statistics of the disease until last week are 17 infections and 8 deaths. Iraq - Cholera 6 Jan 2009 Government of Iraq; World Health Organization (WHO) [edited] [Promed] Summary - 925 laboratory confirmed cholera cases were reported up to 17 Dec 2008. Since then no new cholera case was reported by MoH. - Since cholera is endemic in Iraq, sporadic cases are expected here and there from time to time. - Only 886 out of the 463109 stool samples cultured were positive for V. cholerae. - No cholera case was reported in week 52. The last cholera case was reported from Babil DoH on 17 Dec 2008. The cholera outbreak that started in week 34 continued for 17 weeks. - During week 51, out of 19 DOHs, 17 DoHs reported timely. 899 surveillance sites out of 941 sent the weekly Diarrhea disease report on time; i.e., there was 96 percent completeness and timeliness. Sources and Terms of Use
