Central African Republic: A violent epidemic decimates the population of Djoukou (Kemo) - cholera confirmed

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Central African Republic: A violent epidemic decimated the population of Djoukou (Kemo)

LNC - 08/05/2016

Since 72 hours, a violent lightning and unknown epidemic is decimating the population of djoukou in kemo.

To date, more than 20 people have already died from the infection.

According to witnesses, the disease manifested by attacks of acute yellow diarrhea, high fever and vomiting. The patients die within 48 hours.

According to the local deputy Jean-Claude Koniasambia: "A woman from the DR Congo arrived in our area is the cause. Upon arrival she showed symptoms of the disease and died within hours. And all the people who had to handle her body were infected and died of the disease still unknown. This disease is so diffuse through physical contact. "

MP urges authorities and international health organizations to help them quickly.

http://www.journaldebangui.com/article.php?aid=10452

 

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RCA: an epidemic killed 12 people on the border of DRC

Published Friday, August 5, 2016 | African Press Agency

Jean Claude Kamia Sambia, MP for Djoukou a city southeast of Bangui border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, asked Thursday in Bangui, government assistance, following the death of 12 people and the unease felt by many others people in his constituency.

These victims were in contact with a woman who fell ill in the DRC and was transferred to RCA for care. She eventually died.

According to the parliamentarian, all persons in contact with the patient and her body are either deceased or have contracted the disease suffered by the deceased.

Yellow vomit, acute diarrhea and strong are the symptoms of the disease.

According to officials of the health region number two, there is a seasonal influenza H3N2 plaguing the area.

In all cases, a multidisciplinary team is expected in the locality for samples to be examined by the Pasteur Institute of Bangui in order to know the nature and origin of the disease.

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Deadly disease near Ndjoukou: 8 deaths according to Abbot Long-Gnan

Friday, August 5, 2016 2:34 p.m.

A disease of uncertain origin strikes since one week in the town of Ndjoukou in K?mo.

The parish priest of Ndjoukou, Abb? Pierre Long-Gnan, said he had counted 8 deaths in a village 17 km from Ndjoukou. The priest, denying the existence of the disease in central Ndjoukou, speaks of less than a dozen deaths.

"I left Ndjoukou Wednesday and when I was leaving, we had totaled 8 dead," he said, minimizing the initial assessment advanced by the deputy of Ndjoukou. "We thought it was a circumscribed thing in the village Mourou River, located 17 km from Ndjoukou," he added.

"I hear on the radio that there are more than 20 dead," was surprised Abb? Pierre Long-Gnan finding these figurs erroneous.

The priest explained that measures have been taken to inform the hierarchy. "Last Friday, I went out with the Mayor of Ndjoukou. We went to Sibut to alert authorities because we found that people who attended a place of mourning, were dying one after the other. "

Government position

The Ministry of Health is mobilizing right now around this deadly disease reported in recent days near Ndjoukou in K?mo.

According to sources close to this department, health officials and partners working in this field were meating on Friday. A statement from the minister, Fernande Ndjengbot, is expected in the following hours.

Thursday on Radio Ndeke Luka, the deputy of Ndjoukou, Jean Claude Komia-Sambia announced the death of twenty people in the space of a week.

"According to information, a lady came from DR Congo to settle in Ndjoukou dies of an illness. All persons who handled the corpse caught the disease, manifested by vomiting and diarrhea. Beyond 48 hours, the person dies, "said the elected of the nation.

Jean Claude Komia-Sambia attributed the increase in deaths to the death of this woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

"The number of victims continues to rise and this scared," has he worried.

The MP called for help. He calls on the government, the World Health Organization (WHO) and humanitarian organizations to circumscribe as fast as possible the disease. "We are launching a cry of alarm that at the government level and NGO emergency response may be oriented in favor of the population."

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Central African Republic: Death by diarrhea of some from Djoukou worried the notables of the 7th district

BY THE RJDH August 6, 2016 NEWS, HUMANITARIAN / HEALTH

Bangui, August 6, 2016- Notables in the 7th district of Bangui are worried following the death by diarrhea of someone who came from Djoukou. The local committee of the red cross is also concerned about this situation.

Albert Ngakossi, head of the second group of the 7th district of Bangui reports two cases brought to its attention "we have been informed of the death of a young man who would have come from Djoukou. This morning, another case has been brought to my attention. The victim also would have arrived from Djoukou sector " said this notable.

Albert Ngakossi expressed concern over this situation and calls for help from the health authorities' these cases concern us at the moment because the people died of diarrhea which, apparently caused damage in Djoukou. Therefore, we ask the competent authorities to act quickly to master this situation. For now, these are suspicions but we must act quickly to avoid surprise, "he expressed.

The president of the 7th district delegation was not available for comment on these deaths have been linked to diarrhea. An officer of the local Red Cross said they had registered a case without giving details on the origin of the victim "I was informed that a person has died due to diarrhea. I was aware of the facts and the person died after 24 hours of diarrhea. This is a 25 year old, that's what I can tell you right now, "says this member of the local Red Cross who also expressed concern" that is very worrying and that such cases are reported in Djoukou where many compatriots come from. " The Ministry of Health could not be reached to react to this information.

The city of Djoukou faces since a few days a diarrhea which the ministry of health qualifies as aquese and as acute.There is already talk of about fifteen deaths from the diarrhea. According RJDH information, many residents of Djoukou have returned to Bangui precisely the 7th district following this outbreak of the diarrhea.

http://rjdh.org/centrafrique-mort-d...joukou-inquiete-notables-7eme-arrondissement/

 

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Central Africa: Cholera Suspected in Djoukou

BY ANGELA PASCALE SAULET YADIBERET THE NEWS August 9, 2016, HUMANITARIAN / HEALTH

Bangui, August 9, 2016 (RJDH) -The deaths in recent days in Djoukou following a diarrhea would be due to cholera. According RJDH information, test results have established the existence of cholera in this locality.

This information is not yet confirmed by the Ministry of Health which, contacted by the RJDH, declined to comment on these suspicions at present. But informed sources, close to the joint mission fielded, the cases examined indicate that it is the cholera epidemic "a few samples taken from the field indicate that this is the the cholera epidemic, "told a well-informed source who requested anonymity.

The same source said that these results must be confirmed by the Institut Pasteur before publication by the health department.

The Ministry of Health, authorized sources, wants to avoid panic at the moment "avoid panicking people at this stage of things. This is what we do, "said an officiel of the ministry.

A mission sent to Djoukou by health partners, was able to identify the thirty-six cases, including "Eight people have already died at the end of this diarrhea according to a document which RJDH has a copy.

It is since 27 July that this diarrhea qualified watery by the health ministry is reported in Djoukou.

http://rjdh.org/centrafrique-soupcon-de-cholera-a-djoukou/

 

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August 10, 2016 - The Institut Pasteur in Bangui has just confirmed a cholera outbreak in the city of Bangui.

Approached by the Ministry of Health, a team from the Institut Pasteur in Bangui has investigated and confirmed a suspected case of cholera in the city of Bangui on August 8, 2016.

This is the first identified in Bangui but 36 other cases of watery acute diarrhea and severe dehydration have been confirmed, including the village of Mourou-river in the sub-prefecture of Ndjoukou between July 27 and August 5, 2016. To date, 12 people died and more cases are being investigated by the Pasteur Institute of Bangui and its partners.

By admin | August 10th, 2016 |...

http://pasteur-bangui.org/linstitut...onfirmer-epidemie-de-cholera-ville-de-bangui/

 

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Central African Republic: a deadly cholera outbreak near the border with DRC

The Monde.fr with AFP on 08/11/2016 at 10:12

A cholera epidemic has killed at least ten in the Central African country already ravaged by three years of inter-communal conflict, said Wednesday the Health Minister, Fernande Ndjengbot.

A "cholera outbreak" in the municipality of Ndjoukou, a town located about a hundred km north of Bangui, and border of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), made "at least a dozen deaths," said the minister said.

In total nineteen cases were recorded in the region since the beginning of August, including one in Bangui, where he was diagnosed by the Pasteur Institute.

The minister assured that all arrangements had been made to contain the epidemic and called on the population to "respect the basic hygiene measures."

A cholera epidemic had hit the Central late 2011, killing at least twenty dead in Bangui region.
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http://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/artic...de-la-frontiere-avec-la-rdc_4981236_3212.html

 

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Published on 12/08/2016 at 08:54, updated

Central Africa: deadly cholera outbreak

The cholera epidemic affects CAR hard. The health and political authorities draw this Friday, August 12 the death toll. Thus, since the beginning of August, 12 deaths are regrettable in this country already precarious by three years of intense conflict.

On 10 August, 46 cases of cholera were reported in the Central African Republic, near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Among them, 12 patients from the cities of Djoujou, Damara and Bangui were killed as a result of the acute diarrheal disease caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

"The cholera epidemic is currently pursuing the ways of the Oubangui River," worries Dr. Michel Yao, WHO representative in CAR. "To limit the risk of infection, the priority is now to save the population displaced by the war, located near the river."
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http://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2016/08/12/2400028-centrafrique-epidemie-mortelle-de-cholera.html