Medical Measures Detailed for Road World Championships in Rwanda: Vaccinations, Malaria Treatment, and Water Purification Highlighted by Belgian Medical Team
Belgian Cycling Team Braces for UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda
The Belgian cycling teams are gearing up for the UCI Road World Championships, which will be held in Rwanda, marking the first time the event is held on African soil. As the teams prepare for the competition, they are also taking comprehensive measures to ensure the health and safety of their members and staff, particularly in the face of tropical diseases common in the region.
Kris Van der Mieren, the team doctor, has been meticulously preparing for the event for a year. To combat the threat of malaria, teams members and staff will be taking malaria pills every night and for a week after the competition ends. In addition, they will be relying on bottled water and boiled water for various purposes due to concerns about local water quality.
The teams' focus on preventative measures is well-founded, as most tropical diseases in Rwanda are spread by mosquitoes. To deter mosquitoes, it is advised to wear light-colored clothing, and the teams will be particularly careful about the hygiene of their food, especially vegetables and fruit.
Another concern for the teams is rabies. Untreated rabies is always fatal, but with quick treatment, it can be survivable. Kris Van der Mieren's biggest fear is rabies, and to address this, the Belgian squad will be taking a range of vaccinations, including for hepatitis A, tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, typhoid. Remco Evenepoel, a key member of the teams, was vaccinated last winter to avoid any potential side effects interfering with his racing calendar.
The teams will also implement a no shaking hands rule and a heightened emphasis on hygiene, with Andy Heindryckx, a soigneur on the Belgian team, known for his obsession with hygiene. Kris Van der Mieren will bring double the usual amount of hand sanitizer.
In case of a serious bite from a rabid animal, the teams have a plan for immediate repatriation. Prevention, however, is key in dealing with tropical diseases in Rwanda. It is advised to spray and apply sunscreen 24/7 in Rwanda, and future UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda will implement enhanced health screenings, sanitation protocols, and awareness campaigns alongside vaccinations and malaria prevention measures to prevent disease spread.
As the Belgian teams embark on this historic journey, their commitment to health and safety is evident. With their preparations in place, they are poised to make a strong showing at the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda.
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