The Community Nursing Division of the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Religious Affairs has distributed approximately 1,000 mosquito nets at health centres across Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique in the 6 health districts, as part of its strategic response and ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of dengue among pregnant women and the public.
The nets are highly recommended for use by pregnant women who are in their 3rd trimester or last 3 months of the pregnancy.
Acting Chief Community Health Nurse Carol Telesford-Charles said that based on scientific studies, a pregnant woman infected with dengue can pass the virus on to her foetus during pregnancy or around the time of birth. She added that dengue can have harmful effects, including death of the foetus, low birth weight, and premature birth.
The Ministry of Health is encouraging the public to “Fight the Bite” by taking all necessary measures to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes in and around their homes.
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