Klebsiella outbreak in PMH neonatal ward
Saturday, January 13, 2018
According to PMH chief communications and public relations officer Donnell Kutlapye, the outbreak occurred at a neonatal unit (premature unit) where they recorded their first five cases at the end of December last year.
So far, the hospital has recorded 10 cases, with seven babies stable and isolated while three were in neonatal ICU but stable. He said from the seven babies that were isolated, two had been cleared of the disease.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...