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Zinder Region
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Monkeypox: Niger on alert following the detection of two suspected cases in the Zinder region
Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:44 PM
Niger is taking action in the face of a growing health threat in West Africa. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs, Dr. Malam Ekoye Saidou, announced this Wednesday, August 21 in a press release the detection of two suspected cases of monkeypox, more commonly known as monkeypox, in the health district of Belbedji (Zinder region). This announcement comes in a worrying regional context, where several neighboring countries, including Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire and Benin, have already reported confirmed cases and deaths linked to this rare viral zoonosis.
Increased vigilance in all health structures
Faced with this situation, Niger's health authorities have called for increased vigilance in all health facilities in the country, whether public or private, as well as at points of entry into the territory. The two suspected cases identified in the Belbedji health district, in the Zinder region, are currently under investigation. Dr. Malam Ekoye Saidou stressed the importance of immediately reporting any suspected case to the appropriate levels, as well as the strict implementation of prevention and isolation measures.
The Secretary-General has given clear instructions to Regional Directors of Public Health. They have been asked to ensure the isolation of suspected patients, to adopt measures to prevent airborne transmission, and to prioritize the use of health personnel vaccinated against smallpox for the management of cases. It is also crucial to collect and transport samples in optimal safety conditions to confirm cases, while ensuring rigorous surveillance to detect possible additional cases.
Community mobilization and logistical preparation
Risk communication, community mobilisation, and contact tracing and management are key elements of the strategy. In the event of a suspected outbreak, neighbouring districts should be immediately informed, and case management protocols should be reiterated at all levels. Health authorities have also stressed the need to take stock of outbreak management stocks and pre-position them in case of need.
The situation as of August 14, 2024, reports 833 confirmed cases and 9 deaths in Nigeria, 11 cases and 1 death in Côte d'Ivoire, and 3 cases in Benin. These figures show the urgency of the situation and the need for Niger to remain vigilant in the face of this threat. The return of monkeypox in West Africa is a reminder of the importance of regional coordination and rapid intervention to prevent the wider spread of this disease.
As investigations continue in Zinder, the Nigerien authorities are calling for vigilance and cooperation from all stakeholders in the health sector to protect the population against this new epidemic threat.
( actuniger.com )
Zinder Region
/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinder_Region
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Monkeypox: Niger on alert following the detection of two suspected cases in the Zinder region
Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:44 PM
Niger is taking action in the face of a growing health threat in West Africa. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs, Dr. Malam Ekoye Saidou, announced this Wednesday, August 21 in a press release the detection of two suspected cases of monkeypox, more commonly known as monkeypox, in the health district of Belbedji (Zinder region). This announcement comes in a worrying regional context, where several neighboring countries, including Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire and Benin, have already reported confirmed cases and deaths linked to this rare viral zoonosis.
Increased vigilance in all health structures
Faced with this situation, Niger's health authorities have called for increased vigilance in all health facilities in the country, whether public or private, as well as at points of entry into the territory. The two suspected cases identified in the Belbedji health district, in the Zinder region, are currently under investigation. Dr. Malam Ekoye Saidou stressed the importance of immediately reporting any suspected case to the appropriate levels, as well as the strict implementation of prevention and isolation measures.
The Secretary-General has given clear instructions to Regional Directors of Public Health. They have been asked to ensure the isolation of suspected patients, to adopt measures to prevent airborne transmission, and to prioritize the use of health personnel vaccinated against smallpox for the management of cases. It is also crucial to collect and transport samples in optimal safety conditions to confirm cases, while ensuring rigorous surveillance to detect possible additional cases.
Community mobilization and logistical preparation
Risk communication, community mobilisation, and contact tracing and management are key elements of the strategy. In the event of a suspected outbreak, neighbouring districts should be immediately informed, and case management protocols should be reiterated at all levels. Health authorities have also stressed the need to take stock of outbreak management stocks and pre-position them in case of need.
The situation as of August 14, 2024, reports 833 confirmed cases and 9 deaths in Nigeria, 11 cases and 1 death in Côte d'Ivoire, and 3 cases in Benin. These figures show the urgency of the situation and the need for Niger to remain vigilant in the face of this threat. The return of monkeypox in West Africa is a reminder of the importance of regional coordination and rapid intervention to prevent the wider spread of this disease.
As investigations continue in Zinder, the Nigerien authorities are calling for vigilance and cooperation from all stakeholders in the health sector to protect the population against this new epidemic threat.
( actuniger.com )
