Heat: Increase in Gastroenteritis Cases

With the arrival of summer, the region has recently experienced temperatures slightly above average. According to the Vacoas meteorological station, a warm air current is currently passing through. This heat promotes the proliferation of bacteria in certain foods, thereby increasing the risks of food poisoning and gastroenteritis.

Dr. Fazil Khodabocus, the acting director of health services, reports that cases of gastroenteritis have risen...