Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health Updates

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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
27 ao?t 2013 Province Maniema N? 25/13
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More than 75 children died of anemia since July 2013 in the town of Punia. intervention
medical emergency could reduce malaria mortality and severe anemia in the area. since the
departure only humanitarian actor in the health sector, the number of deaths increased by lack of care
appropriate.
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http://www.rdc-humanitaire.net/atta...niema-Rapport Hebdomadaire - 27 AOUT 2013.pdf

 

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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
10 sept. 2013 Province du Maniema N? 27/13
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Health
97 cases of malaria deaths recorded in August among the children of displaced persons
internal and returned in Punia Territory. 22 children died in medical facilities among
242 admitted. The others died in the community. This has serious malaria complications
including anemia in children under 5 years. Despite the supply of drugs to
structures by Caritas in early September 2013, these vulnerable groups can not access care
because the principle of cost recovery for drugs. The response of the Pooled Fund through the project
urgently implemented by the World Health Organization can relieve the suffering of many
affected households. However, the needs remain enormous given the reach and resources of this project.
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http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefwe...-Rapport Hebdomadaire - 10 septembre 2013.pdf

Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
9 septembre 2013
Province du Katanga
N? 35/13
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Cholera
? Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has begun work on the extension of the water supply network in the city of Kalemie. This extension of a driving 7 km will add a capacity of 500 m3 water. The work will last 16 months. The supply of drinking water could help curb the recurring problems of cholera in Kalemie. From January 1 to September 5, the District of Tanganyika recorded 1,340 cases of cholera, including 512 cases in Kalemie.
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http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Rapport hebdomadaire Katanga 110913.pdf

 

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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
09 octobre 2013
Province du Katanga
N? 39/13
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Cholera Response
? The Katanga Province is experiencing a slight decrease in cholera cases. At Week 39 ( end of September) , only three ZS reported cases , namely ZS Kalemie (20 cases) , Nyemba (23 cases) and Pweto ( 4 cases). This makes a total of 11 438 cases of cholera with 263 deaths recorded since the
early 2013. Meanwhile , the partners continue the prevention and management
load on the ground. By cons , in other riparian areas as Malemba Nkulu , no
provision is made for pre-positioning inputs fight against this epidemic , before the season
rainy . The ZS currently only has nearly 2000 liters of Ringer ( donation
provincial government ) , insufficient to deal with the epidemic in four of the ZS
territory.

? Alima has just completed its surveillance and response against cholera in the District
health Likasi and Territory Bukama . Both projects were funded by the United Nations Population Fund
UN Children's Fund ( UNICEF) .
The same NGO is preparing to launch another project " Emergency response health and water, sanitation and
sanitation "RUSH" . The ECHO project will take into account the epidemics of cholera, measles
and malaria. For now, an investigation is being conducted by the NGO and part
government to identify priority areas of intervention as needed .
health

? The ZS Malemba Nkulu has been declared an epidemic of measles . Of the 25 samples sent
the National Institute of Research biom?diclaes ( INRB ) in Kinshasa , five were found to be positive . what
brings to eight the number of ZS where the epidemic is already confirmed in Katanga ( Kalemie Kansimba ,
Kashobwe , Kilwa , Malemba Nkulu Moba Sakania and Songa ) . At the national level , Katanga is not
yet included in the national strategy against measles which concerns only
Ecuador and the Eastern Province. But at the local level , UNICEF continues to support some ZS
( Kashobwe , Kilwa and Sakania ) . Hope In Action continues investigations into the epidemic
Kashobwe . Since the beginning of the year until September 30 , 5476 suspected cases of measles , 79
deaths were reported in the province , a lethality of 1.4%.

? Doctors Without Borders (MSF) organized response in the ZS Kabalo and Kansimba in
Tanganyika. Another response is to start in the ZS Kirungu where nearly 30,000 children
6 months to 15 years were vaccinated there one week. According to MSF , the ZS Kansimba and Moba will
taken into account by December 2013 .

? The Territory Kalemie has not received a response to the epidemic since 2012 . According to the
Provincial Health Division (SPD ) , more than 80 % of measles cases that registers Kalemie
come from the area of Health Luanika , where the majority of the population is essentially made
Pygmies .
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http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefwe.../OCHA Rapport hebdomadaire Katanga 091013.pdf

Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
10 octobre 2013
Province du Maniema
N? 30/13
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health
The health zone Obokote reported a resurgence of pests and diseases in the southern part of the Territory
Lubutu. 34.37 During the epidemiological week 38 and 7 cases of meningitis and two deaths were
recorded. This condition is related to severe malaria. Health zone lack the means
investigation and inputs for the management of cases. Measles cases continue to be reported as:
2 cases between June and July 2013. 85 cases of anemia with 1 death were reported in August.
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http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefwe...DC Maniema Rapport Hebdomadaire 10oct2013.pdf

 

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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
16 octobre 2013
Province du Katanga
N? 40/13
http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Rapport hebdomadaire Katanga 161013.pdf
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Cholera Response
? The weekly number of cholera cases has almost doubled in the space of a week in the
province , from 47 cases per week from 39 to 90 cases , including three deaths in five areas of the health
week 40 . District of Tanganyika alone recorded 85 cases in three ZS , namely Kabalo (2 cases
and 0 deaths ) , Kalemie ( 23 cases and 0 deaths ) and Nyemba (60 cases and 1 death ) , with the risk of a
significant increase in cases and deaths in the coming days . To date , Katanga recorded 11
524 cases with 266 deaths . To cope with the epidemic , actors Katanga think not only
maintain a minimum operational service in each area at risk, but also to promote
Local production and use of chlorine.
? Meanwhile, MSF is preparing a vaccination campaign against cholera
early November in the town of Kalemie. 125,000 people will benefit from this vaccine with
first doses will be administered in four health areas known for their high attack rate
in recent outbreaks and limited access to clean water . The city is the epicenter of Kalemie
cholera in Katanga
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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
06 novembre 2013
Province du Nord-Kivu
N? 37/13
http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/OCHARDC-NK-RapportHebdo-131106.pdf
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health
 The health cluster reports 2,393 cases of malaria reported by the Health Zone Rutshuru for the week of 6
October 2013 which mainly children under 5 years. The majority of cases come from the areas of health
of Buturande, Kinyandoni and Kibututu north of Rutshuru center and the outbreak would be a consequence of
insecurity caused by the activism of Mayi-Mayi groups in the area: to prevent abuses in
against them, people spend the night in the bush without protection against mosquitoes. The Organization
World Health Organization (WHO) is to provide the ZS Rutshuru several drug kits to support
in the areas of health authorities. According to the health partner covering the area, an average of 2500 cases per
week is reported for the four structures supported in the area.
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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
Le 3/12/13
Province Orientale
N? 47/13
http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefwe.../OCHADRC-PO Rapport hebdomadaire 20131203.pdf

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health

- The prevalence rate of HIV / AIDS is more than 18 % in Dungu Centre ( Haut-Uele District ), as the
Medical Officer of Health Zone Dungu , above the national average of 11.11% rate . A total of 2,389 people tested voluntarily in an awareness campaign in 2013
by the NGO INTERSOS in partnership with the High Commissioner for Refugees ( UNHCR), 434
(ie 18.17 %) were HIV positive . The campaign had affected 28,541 people. Thus, on December 2 , UNHCR
presented a CD41 unit to HGR Dungu to enable it to submit people living with the virus
(PVV ) in antiretroviral (ARV) treatment .
Health facilities Dungu , like most health centers in the province, are facing
multiple problems out of drugs, ARVs and under equipment.

- Malaria remains a disease with high morbidity in the province. the report
Weekly WHO reported between 18 and 24 November, from 25,687 cases with 72 deaths or lethality
0.28 % through the Eastern Province . A week earlier , he had reported 18,565 cases and 38 deaths .
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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
December 4, 2013
Katanga province
No. 47/13
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cholera
The situation evolves cholera sawtooth one week to another . Health Zones ( HZ) of Lubumbashi, Moba ( Area Health Musosa ) and Pweto ( Aires Health and Kamakanga Kapondo ) remain the most affected. Three ZS Likasi , whose military camp Mourra ( new homes have reported suspected cases of cholera. Since the beginning of this year until November 25 , Katanga recorded 12,668 cases of cholera with 302 deaths, a mortality rate 2.5%. According to health authorities , it would be nearly two thirds of the health zones of the province that would be affected by the epidemic (43 of 68 areas .) the current epidemic is aggravated by the situation that cholera prevails in Zambia.

Response
? The Common Humanitarian Fund (Pooled Fund) has allocated $ 1.5 million for humanitarian assistance to populations affected by epidemics of cholera and measles in the Katanga Province. As regards cholera, the activities will consist of the medical care of patients and prevention in targeted areas.
? Also in terms of response, the provincial government of Katanga has 12 000 liters of ringers available ZS Kalemie and 800 liters Likasi for the management of cholera patients .
? The Rapid Response Mechanism population movements (PHIR ) and the NGO CRS are hard at work to Musosa , ZS Moba for chlorination activities .
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measles
From week 1 to 47, over the whole of the province of Katanga has reported a total of 8118 cases of which 120
deaths, a mortality rate of 1.5%. Response activities continue in the field: A Sakania Hope in Action
has just completed a campaign of vaccination response where 134,016 children were vaccinated . In the District of
Lubumbashi , the trend is on the rise - 71 cases to 154 cases against S46 to S47 . This trend is more
observed in ZS Kampemba , Katuba , Kisanga and Mumbunda .
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with WHO also organized from 28 to 30 November activities
intensive vaccination ZS Kampemba , Kasenga , Kenya , and Mitwaba Mufunga Rwashi .
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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
December 16, 2013
Province of North Kivu
No. 43/13
http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefwe...n Humanitaire Province du Nord Kivu No 43.pdf
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health
 Between 6 and 8 December 2013 , 26 suspected cases of cholera with 13 deaths, a mortality rate of 50% have been reported in the area of ​​Bambu located northwest of Rutshuru center. Only 11 cases have come to the health center for treatment of Kirumba and come from the village Kazahoro located three hours away. The source of water used would be bailing contaminated and poses a significant risk of wider contamination of the population . Provincial Health Division , through UNICEF , sent a kit to support cholera cases and an investigation team , WHO carried out samples that have been sent for examination to Goma , the Merlin NGO that supports the health Zone Birambizo supports primary health care and M?decins Sans Fronti?res has set up a cholera treatment unit ( UTC) Kirumba for support cases .
 Since the influx of displaced persons from Pinga in recent months, the health facilities of the Health Zone Kibua (eastern Walikale Territory ) are highly stressed . The Health Centre Lubonga is overloaded and must refer to some of his cases Kibua Health Centre located 12 km. To alleviate health facilities in the area, the NGO International Medical Corps (IMC ) increased drug supply CS Lubonga and health post Luvungi and also organizes a mobile clinic between the two communities.
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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
15 janvier 2014 Province du Katanga
N? 01/14
http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefwe... Humanitaire Province du Katanga No 01_14.pdf

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cholera
The cholera epidemic continues to gain ground. From 1 to 5 January 2014 , Katanga has already registered a
total of 156 cases including five deaths , in 15 health zones , with a case fatality of 3.2%. As a reminder, in 2013, the
Katanga was the most affected province in the DRC with a total of 13,726 cases with 348 deaths, a fatality
2.5% against 6930 cases with 223 deaths in 2012. The health district of Lubumbashi alone had 49 %
cholera cases in the province.
Among the challenges facing the Katanga , access to drinking water is one of the priority needs. of
more sustainable actions (development) and long-term in the field of water and sanitation are
needed to stem the disease.

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measles
Between 01 and January 5, 2014 (Week 1), the Katanga recorded 184 cases with one death in 31 of 68 areas
health of the province. New areas of health epidemic emerged: Fungurume Pweto and Rwashi
( Lubumbashi) . The situation remains worrying measles Kapemba where an average of more than 30
case shall be notified a week.
In 2013, 60% of measles cases were reported in Lubumbashi ( Kamalondo , Kapemba , Katuba , Kenya and
Rwashi ) on 9369 cases and 134 deaths in the province.
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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
22 janvier 2014 Province du Sud-Kivu N? 02/14

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 After being particularly affected during the first two weeks of January (see OCHA Report No. 01
January 15, 2014), the Health Zone Ruzizi showed a decrease of cholera cases from 143 cases during the
week of January 6 to 12 to 58 cases for the week thanks to the preventive activities of the NGO Oxfam and
healing Doctors Without Borders has installed a cholera treatment center (CTC) in the Hospital
Sange. South Kivu is officially cholera epidemic for over two months (see OCHA Report No. 50 of
December 11, 2013) and at the provincial level, preventive and curative actions of humanitarian actors
cooperation with the authorities is continuing in the affected areas. However, the risk of a shortage of
inputs management of patients continues to hang over the province, more than 75% of the stock was
consumed since mid-December.
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http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/RDC_SK_Rapport hebdomadaire 20140122.pdf

 

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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
29 janvier 2014 Province du Nord-Kivu N?04/14

Cholera response
 The Central Bureau of Health Zone ( BCZS ) of Alimbongo , South Lubero Territory , reports the expansion of
the cholera epidemic with the occurrence , since 18 January 2014 , 46 suspected cases of cholera, including three deaths .
27 cases were received at the health post Taligha and 19 others in positions of private health . A team BCZS
visited Taligha January 21 for an assessment to prepare the response and route inputs
(ORS ) provided by the NGO Merlin . The occurrence of cholera cases have been reported from
the week of January 6 in the areas of health and Kamandi Kiserera lake located in the area of health Kayna .
A team of Solidarit?s International visited the area to assess the situation and undertake
prevention activities. In addition , the area of ​​health Vitshumbi in Rutshuru territory , had on 22 January 2014
reported 55 cases of cholera , most of which came from the area of ​​health Taligha .
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http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/OCHARDC-NK-RapportHebdo-140129.pdf

 

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Equateur: 150 children died of malaria in a month Ikela
published there 2 hours, 53 minutes | Last update February 5, 2014 at 8:24 am | in News , Ecuador , Policy , Regions , Health , Society . Keywords: anemia , Children , Ikela , Malaria

Approximately 150 children under five years died of malaria on 465 cases of the disease recorded in one month in four areas healths Ikela, more than 1014 km to the east of Mbandaka (Equateur). The head doctor of the health zone Ikela, Dr. Jean Pierre Inonga, gave this information in a report released Monday, Feb. 4.
He said that only 18 deaths were recorded in health facilities Yaloya, yaloketo, Yolombo and Lokola while 132 cases were reported by local communities.
Dr. Jean Pierre Inonga accuses many parents to take their children to church revivals instead of hospitals or health centers qualified.
" It is difficult to directly challenge these figures because many parents bring their children to church revivals. Others resort to traditional medicine , "lamented the head doctor of area 's health Ikela .
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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
02 avril 2014 Province du Katanga
N? 11/14

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*measles
*Of the 644 cases , including three deaths from measles recorded in the province between 17 and 24 March , the District
health Lubumbashi alone recorded 390 cases , including three deaths . Nearly 30 % of cases reported
Lubumbashi from area health Kampemba . For health experts , two explanations justify
this increase : this increase is a normal reaction after a vaccination campaign in
context of epidemic where many children were in the incubation period of measles. So that the majority
of these children developed the disease soon after vaccination. These experts believe that this trend
upward Kampemba will certainly decline in almost two months. Hence , we must strengthen supervision and management of these children. This increase in cases is also explained by the fact that
Kampemba or health zone most landlocked five health zones that make up the District of Lubumbashi.
Health areas are distant from each other and also structures supported. The organization
care services as unsatisfactory in the area of ​​health Kampemba . And since January 2014
5,138 cases with 43 ​​deaths were recorded. This figure represents more than three times the number of cases registered at
same period last year 1,370 cases).
*As a reminder, more than 4.5 million children 6 months to 10 years were vaccinated against measles throughout
the extent of the province from 18 to 22 March.
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http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefwe...Rapport hebdomadaire Katanga 02042014.doc.pdf

South Kivu: 20 new cholera cases recorded in Rusizi
published there 6 hours, 11 minutes | Last update April 2, 2014 at 8:16 | in In short , Regions , Health , South Kivu . Tags: Cholera , Health
Twenty new cases of cholera were recorded in a week in the area of ​​health Rusizi. The charge of hygiene, water and sanitation in this area of ​​health indicated that these new cases from villages Kasambura, Ndunda, Rusabagi and Sange. They are due to non-observance of hygienic measures yet communicated to the public and the turbidity (it refers to the content of a fluid material that disturb) High water makes its chlorination ineffective, according to the doctor Director of the Rusizi General Hospital located in Sange, Gislain Ndugu Akongwa.
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Katanga: 7 children died of malnutrition in Mulongo
published there 16 hours 18 minutes | Last update 22 May 2014 at 6:30 |

Seven children are dead, there is a week of malnutrition on about 306 cases reported between March and April in the town of Mulongo in Malemba Nkulu (Katanga). The president of the local civil society, Vangel Ngoyi Simbi, said that most of these children are from families displaced who fled the atrocities of the militia in the towns of Kapako, Kipuji and Nguya, more than 20 km from Mulongo .
This information is confirmed by the Chief Medical Officer of Health area Malemba Nkulu, Dr. Jacques Kakoma talking thirteen cases of malnutrition admitted under medical supervision.
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