The Ministry of Health confirmed a historic surge in cyclosporiasis cases, with over 12,000 laboratory‑confirmed infections reported in the past six weeks— the highest number ever recorded in the country. The parasite, typically spread through contaminated fresh produce, has overwhelmed already strained diagnostic labs and treatment centers. Health officials attribute the spike to a combination of poor food‑handling practices in informal markets and recent flooding that compromised water quality. The outbreak has exposed gaps in disease surveillance, prompting the government to request emergency assistance from the World Health Organization and to launch a nationwide public‑awareness campaign on proper washing and cooking of vegetables. Experts warn that without swift action, the outbreak could further burden a health system still recovering from the impacts of the recent pandemic.
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