Weekly Update; Week 20 Thursday, May 22, 2025, /// DYCA PIO

This week, the Health Department reports a rise in diarrhea cases, reaching a total of 7, which is above the alert level. Four cases were from the Main Hospital, two from Nimgil Community Health Center, and one from Tegailap Dispensary.

 The cases from the Main Hospital and Nimgil were diagnosed as acute gastroenteritis, likely caused by an infection, though no specific germs were found in lab tests. The case from Tegailap is suspected to be amoebiasis. Influenza-like illness (ILI) cases have also gone up to 19 this week, but remain below the alert level. These cases came from the Main Hospital (7), Woleai Health Center (7), Satawal Dispensary (4), and Ulithi Health Center (1). 

Diagnoses included pneumonia, tonsillitis, and other upper respiratory infections. The following health centers reported cases this week: Main Hospital, Nimgil CHC, Ulithi Health Center, Tegailap Dispensary, Woleai Health Center, and Satawal Dispensary. No cases were reported for acute fever with rash, prolonged fever, dengue-like illness, severe respiratory infection, or unusual health events. 

Lab results this week identified 2 cases of chlamydia, 1 gonorrhea case, 1 co-infection of chlamydia and gonorrhea, 2 trichomonas vaginalis cases, 1 case of acute hepatitis B, and 1 staphylococcus infection. The public is advised to maintain good hygiene, wash hands regularly, and seek medical care if feeling unwell. Staying informed helps keep our community safe and healthy.

(For more information, please contact the Departm=ent of Health and Services at (691) 350-2110 thank you) #dhs #healthcase #weeklyupdate #week20