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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>In March 2014, a severe dengue outbreak impacted Fiji, causing significant health and socio-economic challenges for the country. Key impacts included:</p><ul><li>12 confirmed deaths were reported.</li><li>Over 25,300 suspected dengue cases.</li><li>Significant international aid, including AUD 750,000 from Australia and USD 50,000 from China.</li><li>Public health campaigns to curb the outbreak and remove mosquito breeding sites.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To protect yourself and seek help in a dengue outbreak:</p><ul><li>Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants to minimize mosquito bites.</li><li>Use insect repellent containing DEET on exposed skin and clothing.</li><li>Ensure windows and doors are screened or use mosquito nets to keep mosquitoes out.</li><li>Remove standing water where mosquitoes breed, such as flowerpots, tires, and buckets.</li><li>If symptoms like high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint pain, and rash appear, seek medical attention immediately.</li><li>Avoid taking aspirin or ibuprofen, which can increase bleeding risks.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>To prepare for a dengue outbreak, include the following items in your emergency kit:</p><ul><li>Insect repellent with DEET or picaridin.</li><li>Long-sleeved clothing and pants.</li><li>Mosquito nets and screens for windows and doors.</li><li>First aid kit with paracetamol for fever and pain relief.</li><li>Oral rehydration salts for dehydration.</li><li>Containers with lids for storing water and preventing mosquito breeding.</li></ul>
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Fiji faced a severe dengue outbreak starting in November 2013, leading to over 25,000 suspected cases and 12 confirmed deaths by May 2014.

Dengue Outbreak in Fiji, March 2014

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In March 2014, Fiji's Ministry of Health confirmed a significant dengue outbreak that began in November 2013. By mid-March, the outbreak had resulted in 11 confirmed deaths and over 10,000 suspected cases. The situation intensified, and by April, suspected cases surged to over 20,000 with 12 confirmed deaths. By the end of May, the number of new cases steeply declined, bringing the total to 25,300 suspected cases since the outbreak began.

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