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NEW CALEDONIA |
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In New Caledonia, food poisonings by consumption of marine products is notifiable. |
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AUSTRALIA |
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In 2019, the Australian government started a National Ciguatera Risk Management Program, involving epidemiological surveillance and awareness activities. Learn more about Australia's Ciguatera Research and Surveillance Strategic Plan: |
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FIJI |
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In Fiji, Ciguatera cases are reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (NNDSS) The data is published in the Health status Report of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services of Fiji. |
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HONG KONG |
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In Hong Kong, ciguatera poisoing is notifiable : the data is accessible on the Government website |
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| THE PACIFIC-CIGUAWATCH INITIATIVE |
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In 2022, the Louis Malardé Institute launched the first regional training platform for monitoring, collecting and sharing environmental and epidemiological data on Ciguatera dedicated to Countries and Island States of the South Pacific. Access the Ciguawatch Initiative platform
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