Auckland Typhoid Outbreak: Joint statement
Auckland Typhoid Outbreak: Joint statement from the family
and church most affected by the outbreak, the Mt Albert
Assembly of God and family, and Auckland Regional Public
Health Service
Source: Auckland Regional Public Health
Service
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Auckland typhoid outbreak - Joint statement
from the family and church most affected by the outbreak,
the Mt Albert Assembly of God and family, and Auckland
Regional Public Health Service.
Following a positive
meeting on Friday, members of the family and church impacted
by the current typhoid outbreak, community leaders, and
senior leaders from the health sector have agreed a way
forward that focuses on working together to support those
most affected.
On Friday the parties acknowledged areas
where things could have gone better, and agreed to work
together. Today, representatives of the Auckland Regional
Public Health Service (ARPHS) met with the congregation of
the Mt Albert Assembly of God to answer questions on the
outbreak, and provide information on testing and
prevention.
Family spokesperson, Jerome Mika said: "I am
very positive about the developments of the past few days
and the plan moving forward. Many of the community’s fears
have been put to rest, and there is strong commitment on
both sides to work together."
ARPHS Public Health
Physician, William Rainger said: "We have spoken personally
with the family and church congregation and gained a deeper
understanding of their concerns. I hope we have been able to
reassure the community that typhoid is a very treatable
disease, that this outbreak is under control, and the risk
of new cases is low."
All parties ask that the privacy of
the family and church community is respected while APRHS
works with them to complete contract tracing and testing,
and arrange any necessary treatment.
ENDS
As at 9
April 2017, the number of cases of typhoid in Auckland
remains unchanged for the third consecutive day. There are
18 confirmed cases, one probable case and one further case
under investigation connected with this outbreak. The data
reinforces ARPHS’ view the outbreak may have
plateaued.
For information and resources on typhoid
including fact sheets translated in Samoan please visit www.arphs.govt.nz/typhoid-response
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ENDS
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