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Chad/Health: 6 cases of deaths caused by measles throughout the country (Ministry of Health)
JUNE 21, 2023 MBODOU HASSANE MOUSSA
In Chad, since the beginning of 2023, the epidemiology service of the Ministry of Public Health has recorded a total of 604 positive cases of measles with six cases of death, of which four cases are recorded in the city of N'Djamena. .
Indeed, measles epidemics are recurrent in Chad where they represent one of the main causes of death among children. A total of 955,673 children aged 4 months to 16 years were vaccinated against measles last January in the Chadian capital, according to the Ministry of Public Health.
However, measles is circulating in Chad and the city of N'Djamena has become the epicenter of this epidemic. Currently, the measles epidemic affects six health districts in the country (Koumra, N'gouri, Bahai, Bol, Laï and Tissi in the east of the country).
Thus, the only way to protect children against measles is vaccination at the nearest health center, advised the Ministry of Health.
https://ndarason.com/tchad-sante-6-...-sur-lensemble-du-pays-ministere-de-la-sante/
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Health: 604 cases of measles recorded in 2023 in Chad, including 6 deaths
Posted on 2023-06-20
604 positive cases of measles were recorded in 2023 in Chad with 6 deaths including 4 in the city of N'Djamena.
Measles is an infectious and highly contagious disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it can be fatal, especially for unvaccinated children. Measles can leave serious sequelae to the child.
The city of N'Djamena was in measles epidemic from January until April 2023. There are currently six districts in measles epidemic in Chad including the health districts of Koumra, Ngouri, Bahaï, Bol, Laï and Tissi .
According to WHO figures validated by the Ministry of Public Health, 604 positive cases of measles have been recorded this year with 6 deaths including 4 in the city of N'Djamena.
The WHO warns that when a child or adult has measles, there is no specific treatment. The only way to prevent measles and its severe form is through vaccination. The first dose is given to the child at 9 months and the second at 15 months.
Dr. Allasra Natebaye insists on vaccination because according to him, once injected into the body, the vaccine behaves like the body's defense element, it attacks the disease virus and destroys it easily.
The doctor further points out that the symptoms of measles include the appearance of pimples on the body, fever, cough, runny nose, reddening of the eyes. He recommends that parents take the child immediately to the nearest health center if these signs appear.
https://tchadinfos.com/sante-604-cas-de-rougeole-enregistres-en-2023-au-tchad-dont-6-deces/
Chad/Health: 6 cases of deaths caused by measles throughout the country (Ministry of Health)
JUNE 21, 2023 MBODOU HASSANE MOUSSA
In Chad, since the beginning of 2023, the epidemiology service of the Ministry of Public Health has recorded a total of 604 positive cases of measles with six cases of death, of which four cases are recorded in the city of N'Djamena. .
Indeed, measles epidemics are recurrent in Chad where they represent one of the main causes of death among children. A total of 955,673 children aged 4 months to 16 years were vaccinated against measles last January in the Chadian capital, according to the Ministry of Public Health.
However, measles is circulating in Chad and the city of N'Djamena has become the epicenter of this epidemic. Currently, the measles epidemic affects six health districts in the country (Koumra, N'gouri, Bahai, Bol, Laï and Tissi in the east of the country).
Thus, the only way to protect children against measles is vaccination at the nearest health center, advised the Ministry of Health.
https://ndarason.com/tchad-sante-6-...-sur-lensemble-du-pays-ministere-de-la-sante/
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Health: 604 cases of measles recorded in 2023 in Chad, including 6 deaths
Posted on 2023-06-20
604 positive cases of measles were recorded in 2023 in Chad with 6 deaths including 4 in the city of N'Djamena.
Measles is an infectious and highly contagious disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it can be fatal, especially for unvaccinated children. Measles can leave serious sequelae to the child.
The city of N'Djamena was in measles epidemic from January until April 2023. There are currently six districts in measles epidemic in Chad including the health districts of Koumra, Ngouri, Bahaï, Bol, Laï and Tissi .
According to WHO figures validated by the Ministry of Public Health, 604 positive cases of measles have been recorded this year with 6 deaths including 4 in the city of N'Djamena.
The WHO warns that when a child or adult has measles, there is no specific treatment. The only way to prevent measles and its severe form is through vaccination. The first dose is given to the child at 9 months and the second at 15 months.
Dr. Allasra Natebaye insists on vaccination because according to him, once injected into the body, the vaccine behaves like the body's defense element, it attacks the disease virus and destroys it easily.
The doctor further points out that the symptoms of measles include the appearance of pimples on the body, fever, cough, runny nose, reddening of the eyes. He recommends that parents take the child immediately to the nearest health center if these signs appear.
https://tchadinfos.com/sante-604-cas-de-rougeole-enregistres-en-2023-au-tchad-dont-6-deces/