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Togo: ongoing investigations following several reported cases of Dengue
HEALTH Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:24
(Togo First) - In Togo, the Ministry of Health announces health investigations, following several cases of dengue fever recorded. These cases were reported in a scattered manner, five cases in the maritime region in the South, one in the Plateaux region, and two in the Savanes region, in the far North.
“Investigations are underway to search for possible cases in the community with a view to their early treatment. » , indicated Minister Moustafa Mijiyawa, in a press release published recently.
In the process, the government put in place an action plan, including the organization of case management in health establishments, strengthening early detection through laboratory confirmations, and raising awareness among the population to preventive measures.
As a reminder, dengue is an infectious disease transmitted by mosquito bites. It is characterized by nonspecific symptoms, including fever, intense weakness, headache, joint and muscle pain, nausea, vomiting and rash. However, in severe cases, bleeding and other major health complications may be observed.
Serious outbreak in Burkina Faso
This epidemic occurs in Togo in a context of increasing cases in the West African sub-region. Last October, the Ministry of Health called for vigilance, while Burkina Faso is currently experiencing a serious epidemic, with more than 50,000 suspected cases recorded and 214 deaths. In this Sahel neighbor, the epidemic accelerated during the last weeks of October, with more than a third of deaths (48) recorded only between October 9 and 15, 2023.
Ayi Renaud Dossavi
Togo: ongoing investigations following several reported cases of Dengue
HEALTH Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:24
(Togo First) - In Togo, the Ministry of Health announces health investigations, following several cases of dengue fever recorded. These cases were reported in a scattered manner, five cases in the maritime region in the South, one in the Plateaux region, and two in the Savanes region, in the far North.
“Investigations are underway to search for possible cases in the community with a view to their early treatment. » , indicated Minister Moustafa Mijiyawa, in a press release published recently.
In the process, the government put in place an action plan, including the organization of case management in health establishments, strengthening early detection through laboratory confirmations, and raising awareness among the population to preventive measures.
As a reminder, dengue is an infectious disease transmitted by mosquito bites. It is characterized by nonspecific symptoms, including fever, intense weakness, headache, joint and muscle pain, nausea, vomiting and rash. However, in severe cases, bleeding and other major health complications may be observed.
Serious outbreak in Burkina Faso
This epidemic occurs in Togo in a context of increasing cases in the West African sub-region. Last October, the Ministry of Health called for vigilance, while Burkina Faso is currently experiencing a serious epidemic, with more than 50,000 suspected cases recorded and 214 deaths. In this Sahel neighbor, the epidemic accelerated during the last weeks of October, with more than a third of deaths (48) recorded only between October 9 and 15, 2023.
Ayi Renaud Dossavi
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