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Mauritania - Test results came back negative for hemorrhagic fever in two suspected cases in Lebheir

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Mauritania-Health: Two dead in Lebheir as a result of hemorrhagic fever
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3 days ago

Two people died on Friday September 01, 2023 in Kiffa following a hemorrhagic fever, indicates in an information note the Mauritanian Ministry of Health.

The two people had arrived the same day from the locality of Lebheir under the moughataa of Barkéol.

The Minister of Health indicates that following the analyzes which concluded with a hemorrhagic fever, a medical team was dispatched to the scene in Lebheir to inquire about the situation within this family. The samples taken from people close to the two victims would be negative.

The ministry finally instructed the health structures to be more vigilant about the possible detection of new cases.

https://ladepeche.mr/?p=6931

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The Ministry of Health calls on its services to be vigilant in the face of the probable risks of hemorrhagic fever

Sahara Media1 second ago

The Mauritanian Ministry of Health on Sunday called on all its services to be more vigilant and to step up control efforts in order to deal with any probable emergency after the discovery of two suspected cases of haemorrhagic fever.

This call comes after the arrival at the Kiffa health center of two cases suspected of having hemorrhagic fever from the locality of Lebheïr, moughata of Barkéol.


In its press release, the ministry specifies that samples were taken and sent for analysis to Nouakchott and that the results were negative.

Although the results of the analyzes were negative, the ministry dispatched a mission to the commune of Lebheïr to study the epidemiological situation on the spot and determine the people in contact with the patients.

The ministry recommended that Mauritanians take preventive measures and ensure that the meat is properly cooked, heat the milk, and use impregnated mosquito nets to prevent hemorrhagic fever.

He also asked to limit contact with animals and to inform the authorities in charge of breeding in the event of death of animals or early births in the herds so that they can take the necessary measures.

https://fr.saharamedias.net/le-mini...-risques-probables-de-la-fievre-hemorragique/

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The Ministry of Health confirms that the country is free of haemorrhagic fever

Nouakchott
We 8:30 | Sep 4, 2023

The Ministry of Health said that last Friday, corresponding to September 1, two cases of hemorrhagic fever were suspected and they arrived at a clinical center.

Coming from the commune of Lebheir, department of Barkewol, the two patients had died later, may Allah welcome them in his Holy Paradise and inspire their families with patience and comfort.

The ministry announced, during a press briefing published on Sunday, that samples have been sent to Nouakchott for analysis, and that a team has also been sent to Lebheir to investigate the epidemiological situation in the area, identify people who were in contact with fever cases and act accordingly.

In its press briefing, the ministry indicated that the results published on Saturday evening showed that the analyzes were negative and that, therefore, it was not a case of hemorrhagic fever.

The ministry recommended to all its services throughout the national territory to be more vigilant and to redouble their surveillance and intervention efforts to deal with any potential emergency, in particular haemorrhagic fever, stressing the need to respect precautionary measures, to make sure to cook the meat well and to pasteurize the milk well, and also to use impregnated mosquito nets.

The ministry then asked citizens to inform the health authorities of any suspected case to take care of it as soon as possible and to minimize any contact with animals, also adding the need to inform the veterinary services in case of death or abortion among the herds so that the appropriate measures are taken.

https://ami.mr/fr/archives/229086

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Ministry of Health / Ministère de la santé
3d ·

Communiqué :

Last Friday, corresponding to current September 1, two suspected cases of hemorrhagic fever were identified. The two people had arrived at the Kiffa Hospital Center from the town of Lebheir, under the moughataa of Barkeol. Unfortunately, they subsequently died. May Allah have mercy on them and grant patience and comfort to their families.

Immediately after the suspicion, samples were taken and sent to Nouakchott for analysis. In addition, a team was dispatched to the suspects' place of residence (Lebheir) to investigate the epidemiological situation in the area, identify contacts, and take the necessary measures accordingly.

The results that came out last night, Saturday, came out negative, praise be to God. Therefore, this is not a case of hemorrhagic fever.

In the end, the Ministry recommends to all its entities throughout the national territory to reinforce vigilance, to intensify surveillance measures and to respond to any eventuality, in particular with regard to haemorrhagic fever. It also insists on the importance for citizens to respect preventive measures, in particular those relating to food hygiene (cooking meat, appropriate heating of milk), the use of impregnated mosquito nets, the immediate declaration of any suspected case. health authorities, reducing contact with animals, and notifying veterinary authorities in the event of death or abortion in the herd to take appropriate action.

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