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This article was published on: 23/01/23 16:30 GMT
Côte d'Ivoire-AIP/ A series of deaths affects adolescents in Djadoubango
BY: MEMEL FRANCK NIAGNELY WE: JANUARY 23, 2023 IN: DISPATCHES , HEALTH , TANDA WITH: 0 COMMENTS
Tanda, Jan 23, 2023 (AIP) - A series of deaths whose causes remain unknown at this time has affected, for two weeks, the inhabitants of the village of Djadoubango, a locality located 12 kilometers from Tanda, in the Gontougo region.
According to the testimonies collected from the bereaved families, eight deceased persons have an age which varies between nine and 18 years. She presented symptoms which were characterized by high body temperature, headache, vomiting before sudden death.
These losses of human life “never recorded” in this area arouse the indignation and questions of the inhabitants. “At first we thought it was natural deaths. Since January 8, 2023, we have recorded eight deaths of children in this village”, underlined the president of the village youth, Kouassi Kra Bertin. The last case occurred on Saturday January 21, 2023.
Adama Djakalia Ouattara, father of two deceased children, the last of whom died on Saturday January 21, 2023, expressed his dismay. “Yesterday, it was Kossonou Mariam (10 years old in CE1 class) and today, Kossonou Moussa (15 years old in CM2 class). I'm scared and I don't know which saint to turn to,” he lamented.
Faced with this situation, a medical team from the Tanda health district took samples from the scene of the tragedy and sent them to Abidjan to collect additional information.
While awaiting the results of the analyses, the consternation is total and parents have asked their children not to go to school, we learned on the spot.
With a population of around 500, this village does not have a health centre. It is located between two health areas including Siasso (03 km) and Tangamourou (04 km).
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