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Gabon hit by a severe flu epidemic
post by Brice GOTOA /November 14, 2023
Since October, Gabon has been affected by a severe influenza epidemic accompanied by high fever and intense fatigue. This worrying situation is defined by the Ministry of Health as a period of seasonal flu. The authorities assure that there is no reason to be alarmed.
According to the national epidemiological bulletin, since the beginning of October 2023, in several hospital structures in the country, there has been an increase in the number of influenza illnesses.
“ During the period from October 6 to November 9, 2023, 5,463 cases of influenza were recorded, including 25 cases testing positive for Covid-19. Five of them were hospitalized, treated and returned home. Most of the cases identified to date are concentrated in Greater Libreville ,” said Adrien Mougougou, Minister of Health.
According to the government member, these results clearly indicate that this is a period of seasonal flu calling on everyone to be vigilant. Faced with this situation, the Ministry of Health immediately reactivated the Operational Epidemic Response Unit (CORE) maintaining health vigilance to this day. “ In addition, all major health structures in the country have been equipped with rapid diagnostic tests for Covid-19, in order to ensure the detection of suspected cases,” he indicated while reassuring the populations that he there is no reason to be alarmed at the current stage of the situation.
Although a surveillance and response system remains in place and reinforced, the government urges compliance with standard hygiene precautions. In particular wash your hands with water, soap or using a hydroalcoholic solution; cough into the crook of the elbow; wear protective masks if necessary; avoid busy places in case of flu syndrome. Also, if in doubt, go to the nearest health facility.
This wave of flu currently hitting the country has several symptoms. These include a high fever (around 39°C) accompanied by chills; intense fatigue (asthenia); muscle and joint pain; headaches ; a dry, painful cough and sneezing.
https://www.gabonreview.com/le-gabon-frappe-par-une-epidemie-severe-de-grippe/
Gabon hit by a severe flu epidemic
post by Brice GOTOA /November 14, 2023
Since October, Gabon has been affected by a severe influenza epidemic accompanied by high fever and intense fatigue. This worrying situation is defined by the Ministry of Health as a period of seasonal flu. The authorities assure that there is no reason to be alarmed.
According to the national epidemiological bulletin, since the beginning of October 2023, in several hospital structures in the country, there has been an increase in the number of influenza illnesses.
“ During the period from October 6 to November 9, 2023, 5,463 cases of influenza were recorded, including 25 cases testing positive for Covid-19. Five of them were hospitalized, treated and returned home. Most of the cases identified to date are concentrated in Greater Libreville ,” said Adrien Mougougou, Minister of Health.
According to the government member, these results clearly indicate that this is a period of seasonal flu calling on everyone to be vigilant. Faced with this situation, the Ministry of Health immediately reactivated the Operational Epidemic Response Unit (CORE) maintaining health vigilance to this day. “ In addition, all major health structures in the country have been equipped with rapid diagnostic tests for Covid-19, in order to ensure the detection of suspected cases,” he indicated while reassuring the populations that he there is no reason to be alarmed at the current stage of the situation.
Although a surveillance and response system remains in place and reinforced, the government urges compliance with standard hygiene precautions. In particular wash your hands with water, soap or using a hydroalcoholic solution; cough into the crook of the elbow; wear protective masks if necessary; avoid busy places in case of flu syndrome. Also, if in doubt, go to the nearest health facility.
This wave of flu currently hitting the country has several symptoms. These include a high fever (around 39°C) accompanied by chills; intense fatigue (asthenia); muscle and joint pain; headaches ; a dry, painful cough and sneezing.
https://www.gabonreview.com/le-gabon-frappe-par-une-epidemie-severe-de-grippe/