Health Monitoring of Migrant Populations in Grande Synthe. Epidemiological Update, April 9, 2017.

Current alerts:

Persistent deterioration in health indicators related to hygiene conditions in recent weeks at the camp

  • Scabies outbreak still ongoing among new arrivals at the camp

  • Significant cases of skin infections (abscesses, boils, anthrax)

Destruction of the La Linière camp by fire on April 11, 2017, and dispersal/relocation of migrants to nearby gymnasiums.

Healthcare utilization data:

  • Nearly 1,700 healthcare visits recorded at the emergency rooms and the PASS in Dunkirk and the Grande-Synthe Polyclinic from October 31, 2016, to April 9, 2017

  • Acute respiratory infections (ARI) accounted for the majority of healthcare visits

  • Cases of skin infections and scabies are on the rise

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