The following syndromes have been flagged:
· Acute Fever and Rash: Tokelau
· Diarrhoea: Fiji, Vanuatu
· Influenza-like Illness: American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu
· Prolonged fever: Solomon Islands
Other updates:
Third International Health Regulation Emergency Committee meeting on Zika
· This was held on 14 June 2016. Zika virus infection and its associated congenital and other neurological disorders continues to remain a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
· Focusing on the potential risks associated with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Committee concluded that there is a very low risk of further international spread of Zika virus as a result of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Brazil will be hosting the Games during the Brazilian winter when the intensity of autochthonous transmission of arboviruses, such as dengue and Zika viruses, will be minimal and is intensifying vector-control measures in and around the venues for the Games which should further reduce the risk of transmission.
· Additional temporary recommendations have been made in relation to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio later this year. For further details, please refer to WHO media centre
Zika virus
· **American Samoa: **As of 9 June 2016, there have been 680 cases of which 29 were laboratory confirmed (including 14pregnant). For further details please refer to PacNet post by Fesili Foifua on 12 June 2016.
· **FSM ( Kosrae state): **As of 10 June there have been 12 confirmed, 11 probable and 71 suspected cases since February 2016. For further details please refer to PacNet post by Afeke, Kumbai, FSM Epidemiologist on 10 June 2016.
Yellow Fever
· As of 8 June 2016, Angola has reported 2954 suspected cases of yellow fever with 328 deaths. Among those cases, 819 have been laboratory confirmed. Despite extensive vaccination campaigns in several provinces, circulation of the virus persists.