Cape Verde Tourism responds after tourist deaths
Cape Verde has responded to the fall out over a number of tourist deaths blamed on gastric illnesses in recent months.
Cape Verde’s Minister of Tourism José Luis Sá Nogueira said there is no Shigella outbreak.
“It remains safe, prepared, and committed to high standards of quality and health protection,” he said.
“It is important to emphasize that no country is completely immune to isolated public health incidents. What distinguishes responsible states is their capacity for vigilance, transparency, and cooperation.”
The UK Health Security Agency issued a warning following dozens of cases of gastric illness.
It said four British people died months after visiting on holiday, and later falling ill.
The health agency says there has been 118 cases of shigella and 43 of salmonella in travellers in the past five months.
While most people recover quickly, it can significantly impact the elderly or those with immune deficiencies caused by other health issues.
“Taking a few simple precautions against traveller’s diarrhea and food poisoning can make all the difference,” said Dr Gauri Godbole, UKHSA deputy director for gastrointestinal infections and food safety.
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