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Belize Ministry of Health receives Tamiflu shipment

BELMOPAN, Belize -- Belize's Minister of Health, Pablo Marin received a shipment of Tamiflu on Tuesday at the Ministry of Health Headquarters in Belmopan.

Handing over the medication on behalf of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization was Dr Beverley Barnett, PAHO/WHO Country Representative in Belize. The medication, a donation valued at over $100,000 is being held in country as a result of the recent epidemic of the Influenza A H1N1 Virus.

According to CEO Dr Allen, the medication will be available by prescription should the need arise without cost to the general public. Dr. Allen thanked the media and the general public for their support during this period. He particularly thanked the members of the Ministry of Health team throughout the country who have worked so effectively to keep the public safe.

Dr Allen reiterated the Ministry of Health’s commitment to continued vigilance in the ongoing global battle against the Influenza A H1N1 Virus and reminds the general public of the importance of maintaining proper respiratory hygiene in order to decrease the risk of illness.

At this time Belize remains free of any cases of the Influenza A H1N1 Virus.

Tamiflu (Oseltamivir Phosphate) is indicated for the treatment and prevention of infections due to influenza types A and B. The usual adult dosage for treatment of influenza is 75 mg twice daily for 5 days, beginning within 2 days of the appearance of symptoms.

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