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2010-09-17 10:53:05
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PRO/EAFR> Undiagnosed illness - DR Congo: (Kasai Occidental), RFI
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20100917.213256
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UNDIAGNOSED ILLNESS - DR CONGO: (KASAI OCCIDENTAL), REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
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Date: Fri 17 Sep 2010
Source: Radio Okapi [original French, machine translated; edited]
http://radiookapi.net/actualite/201...33-deces-parmi-les-enfants-de-moins-de-5-ans/
The town of Bukaka, Malumalu sector, in the health area of Bena
Mulumba Ilebo territory, is facing a fever whose nature has not yet
been determined and which has already caused the death of 33 children
under 5 years on 221 cases reported. The provincial medical
inspectorate is already dealing with this situation.
According to the chief doctor of the health zone of Ilebo, Dr. Andre
Bope, patients show signs of fatigue a few days after
hospitalization. The situation is aggravated by the the lack of assistance.
Pending action at the provincial level, a committee was formed
locally for management of patients. Meanwhile, another local team is
responsible for sensitizing the population to the observance of hygiene rules.
The head doctor of the health zone of Ilebo indicates that the area
of health Bena Mulumba has 2 water sources undeveloped: 1st,
initiated by rainfall, and secondly, attended by stray pets. At the
provincial level, the medical inspection has been informed of the
situation prevailing in Bukaka.
Dr. Gaston Tshiapenda, responsible for epidemiological surveillance,
said the cases are being studied to consider an appropriate solution.
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ProMED-EAFR
[A cluster of children under 5 years of age with an undiagnosed
illness has been reported in Llebo, Kasai Occidental Province. The
clinical presentation of the affected children is not described in
the report but given the fact that the region is currently
experiencing rains, the disease could be related to parasitic
diseases like malaria or water-borne diseases that are endemic in the
region. Of note, according to the above report, there is a 15 percent
case fatality rate associated with this outbreak, and the outbreak is
described as affecting children less than 5 years of age. Additional
information on the clinical and epidemiological description of the
cases from knowledgeable sources in the region will be appreciated.
Most Recent Alert
View printable version
Published Date
2010-09-17 10:53:05
Subject
PRO/EAFR> Undiagnosed illness - DR Congo: (Kasai Occidental), RFI
Archive Number
20100917.213256
Full Text
UNDIAGNOSED ILLNESS - DR CONGO: (KASAI OCCIDENTAL), REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
*************************************************************
Date: Fri 17 Sep 2010
Source: Radio Okapi [original French, machine translated; edited]
http://radiookapi.net/actualite/201...33-deces-parmi-les-enfants-de-moins-de-5-ans/
The town of Bukaka, Malumalu sector, in the health area of Bena
Mulumba Ilebo territory, is facing a fever whose nature has not yet
been determined and which has already caused the death of 33 children
under 5 years on 221 cases reported. The provincial medical
inspectorate is already dealing with this situation.
According to the chief doctor of the health zone of Ilebo, Dr. Andre
Bope, patients show signs of fatigue a few days after
hospitalization. The situation is aggravated by the the lack of assistance.
Pending action at the provincial level, a committee was formed
locally for management of patients. Meanwhile, another local team is
responsible for sensitizing the population to the observance of hygiene rules.
The head doctor of the health zone of Ilebo indicates that the area
of health Bena Mulumba has 2 water sources undeveloped: 1st,
initiated by rainfall, and secondly, attended by stray pets. At the
provincial level, the medical inspection has been informed of the
situation prevailing in Bukaka.
Dr. Gaston Tshiapenda, responsible for epidemiological surveillance,
said the cases are being studied to consider an appropriate solution.
--
Communicated by:
ProMED-EAFR
[A cluster of children under 5 years of age with an undiagnosed
illness has been reported in Llebo, Kasai Occidental Province. The
clinical presentation of the affected children is not described in
the report but given the fact that the region is currently
experiencing rains, the disease could be related to parasitic
diseases like malaria or water-borne diseases that are endemic in the
region. Of note, according to the above report, there is a 15 percent
case fatality rate associated with this outbreak, and the outbreak is
described as affecting children less than 5 years of age. Additional
information on the clinical and epidemiological description of the
cases from knowledgeable sources in the region will be appreciated.