Department of Health, Chief Health Officer has released an update around the spread of the Buruli Ulcer.

Early recognition and diagnosis are critical to prevent skin and tissue loss – consider the diagnosis in patients with a persistent ulcer, nodule, papule, or oedema and cellulitis not responding to usual treatments, especially on exposed parts of the body.

Public health laboratory testing for Buruli ulcer is free for patients.
A handling fee may be charged by private pathology companies.
Buruli ulcer must be notified to the Department within five days of diagnosis.

Read the Dep of Health update here