November 4, 2009. Government Warning Issued for Senegal
| SOURCE: | U.S. Department of State |
U.S. Embassy Dakar issued the following Warden Message on November 4:
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza, sometimes referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu.
The Senegalese Ministry of Health has reported no cases of H1N1 influenza in Senegal to date. Senegalese authorities have not, at this time, imposed screening, quarantine, or vaccination requirements with regards to H1N1 influenza for travelers entering or leaving the territory of Senegal.
If you are quarantined or placed in isolation due to H1N1 influenza, please contact the U. S. Embassy at (221) 33-829-2100 and let us know, so we can monitor your situation. However, please be aware that the Embassy cannot demand your immediate release if you have been detained or quarantined in accordance with local public health and legal authorities.
Due to legal restrictions and a lack of sufficient resources, the Embassy is not in a position to provide private citizens with pandemic-related supplies, medications or medical treatment, including vaccines, and cannot provide specific medical advice. Questions and concerns about influenza or other illnesses should be directed to a medical professional.
The Ministry of Health strongly recommends that any traveler with symptoms suggesting influenza should report ASAP to a medical center or call the SUMA (Service d'Urgence Médicale et d'Assistance):
S.U.M.A. at Blvd. Cheikh Anta Diop, Off. (+221)33.824.2418/33.824.7191
The Ministry of Health has identified the following medical centers to receive potential H1N1 patients:
Adults:
Hopital Principal de Dakar, Ave. Nelson Mandela and Roume, Tel. (+221)33.839.5050. Go to the Emergency Room at the main entrance. (Major trauma Hospital)
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Fann, (known as CHU or Hopital Fann), Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop, Tel (+221)33.869.1818
Children:
Hôpital d'enfants Albert Royer (part of Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Fann) Tel. (+221)33.825.0308
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