2012-06-23-世界卫生组织-Meningitis_Week_25,_18_-_24_June_2012_10页_483kb

Meningitis Weekly Bulletin Summary

I. Epidemiological Situation Week 25, 2012 (June 18-24)

• Calm Week: Week 25 was relatively calm within the African meningitis belt.
• No Alert/Epidemic: No districts were in alert or epidemic status in monitored countries.
• Laboratory Results: Totaled 507 samples across countries.
• Cases & Deaths:
  • 103 suspected meningitis cases reported.
  • 7 deaths, noting a decline.
• District Breakdown: Results by district/country.

II. 2012 Epidemiological Situation Synthesis (Weeks 1-25)

• Cumulative Cases: Over 20,265 suspected meningitis cases and 1,732 deaths reported so far in West African countries.
• Alert/Epidemic: Highest number of alerts was 41 districts, with specific distribution noted per country.
• Completeness: Data completeness varied, mostly above 80%.
• Highest Attack Rates: Highest rates over 8.5 cases per 100,000 population.
• Pathogens: Results from lab testing (PCR, Culture, etc.).

III. Map Data/Graphical Representation of Data

• Figures: Includes cumulative rate maps (Weeks 1-25), pathogen maps, and comparative national trends between 2011 and 2012.
• Updates: Anticipating data update for Week 26.