COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES CONTROL UNIT
CDCU
operates as a specialist outpatient clinic for the communicable diseases
such as tuberculosis ,leprosy, sexually transmitted infections (STI's) and
HIV/AIDS.
The
unit also deals with international vaccinations (Yellow fever,cholera etc)
and chemoprophylaxis for malaria.
CDCU
is located at the Victoria Hospital Yellow Roof building. The unit
provides confidential services in the diagnosis, treatment and counseling
of patients with STIs and attempts to educate individuals about the
importance of behavior modification in preventing recurrence. In order to
break the transmission chain of STI's, the CDCU assistant performs contact
tracing.
The
unit also collaborates deals with counseling, follow-ups and management of
HIV positive and AIDS patients.
Diagnosis
and treatment for leprosy and tuberculosis is expanded into long-term
follow up of patients and their contacts. The team also regularly visits
Praslin to conduct outpatient clinics and perform follow-up
home visits.
Contact
us on the following for more information
CDCU
P.O.
Box 52
Ministry
of Health
Seychelles
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