Leishmaniasis in Kuwait – Its FAKE NEWS

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Dear Arab Times

I recently received this WhatsApp forward. I was unable to find an official source. Kindly verify from your side as well.

Answer
Above message is Hoax

There has been no statement from Ministry of Health, hence we would suggest stop forwarding such messages as MOI cyber department will track you down for forwarding such fake messages and creating panic for that you can be fined upto KD 6,000

Kindly check this link for punishment in Kuwait for spreading fake news (Click Here )

For your information:

Leishmaniasis is caused by sand flies. Most cases occur in Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.

Useful links
https://www.iamat.org/country/kuwait/risk/leishmaniasis

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