Country: Vanuatu
Source: Government of Vanuatu
Please refer to the attached file.
- Eleven (11) new ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) cases were reported nationally, bringing the cumulative total to 75 cases.
- No deaths were reported during this period; one (1) case was hospitalised and later discharged, with no current hospitalisations.
- Case numbers declined slightly from Epiweek 09 to Epiweek 11, remained below the alert threshold during that time, and exceeded the alert threshold in Epiweek 12.
- Males accounted for 60% of cases, while females represented 40%.
- The 15–34‑year age group was the most affected.
- Most cases were linked to consumption of unspecified “other” fish, followed by reef fish, Karosol fish, red fish, and smaller numbers associated with shellfish, trevally, red mouth, and parrot fish.
- Cases were reported across eight islands, with Efate accounting for the highest proportion (63%)
- The Surveillance Team will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide updates as required.