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Kébémer: 649 cases of diarrhea recorded, Salmonella bacteria identified
Seven new cases of diarrheal syndrome have been recorded, bringing the total number of people affected in Kébémer to 649. Initial analyses from the Pasteur Institute in Dakar revealed the presence of Salmonella bacteria, according to the regional health director of Louga (northwest), Dr. Moustapha Faye.
"To date, we have 649 cases of diarrheal syndrome and 7 new cases," he stated on RFM radio. According to him, cases have also been recorded in the health facilities of Mékhé (30 cases) and Louga (one case). These patients, however, have a direct link to Kébémer.
The regional health director noted a decrease in new reports. "Yesterday, we recorded 28 cases. From Saturday, November 7th to Sunday, November 8th, 2026, up until 5:00 PM, we recorded 7 cases. There is therefore a decrease in cases," he explained.
He specified that some recently identified patients had been experiencing symptoms for several days but had not sought medical attention immediately due to their mild severity. Regarding the investigations, the initial results of analyses conducted by the Pasteur Institute in Dakar have isolated the Salmonella bacterium. This discovery leads health authorities to suspect a bacterial origin for this outbreak of diarrheal syndromes. "We can therefore already suggest a cause linked to a mass food poisoning due to this bacterium (Salmonella)," stated Dr. Mustapha Faye.
Tests are continuing to determine the serotype of the bacterium and perform an antibiogram, he added. However, analyses carried out by the laboratory at the Louga Regional Hospital came back negative for Salmonella.
Despite these initial results, the exact source of the contamination has not yet been identified. "As for the vector, it is not yet known; we are therefore searching for the source of contamination," concluded the regional health director.
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Monday, November 9, 2026 - 2:10 PM
Kébémer : 649 cas de diarrhée enregistrés, la bactérie Salmonella identifiée
Sept nouveaux cas de syndromes diarrhéiques ont été enregistrés, portant à 649 le nombre de personnes touchées à Kébémer. Les premières analyses de l’Institut Pasteur de Dakar ont révélé la présence de la bactérie Salmonella, selon le directeur régional de la santé de Louga (nord-ouest), docteur...
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Senegal: 649 cases of acute digestive syndrome recorded in Kébémer
APA - DAKAR (SENEGAL)APA - DAKAR (SENEGAL)
November 9, 2026 | 3:31 PM
The number of cases of acute digestive syndrome recorded in the Kébémer health district, in the Louga region, rose to 649 on November 9, 2026, an increase of seven new cases compared to the previous report, while investigations confirmed the presence of Salmonella bacteria in five samples, according to the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene.
In a statement released Monday, the ministry specified that cases have been identified at eleven sites within the health district. Despite this increase, the clinical condition of those affected remains stable. No patients are currently hospitalized; those affected are being monitored as outpatients or have already recovered. No serious cases or deaths have been reported.
From a biological standpoint, five samples analyzed by the Pasteur Institute of Dakar tested positive for Salmonella spp. The results of serotyping and antibiogram testing are still pending, as are those from the National Laboratory for Analysis and Control (LANAC).
However, six stool samples examined by the laboratory at the Louga Regional Hospital Center revealed no presence of Salmonella, Shigella, or Vibrio cholerae. Initial analyses of water samples also showed no significant contamination.
Epidemiological investigations and health inspections of food preparation and catering establishments are continuing in order to determine the exact origin of this health episode and to identify a possible common source of contamination.
In parallel, health authorities are maintaining the system for the care and monitoring of affected people, while strengthening awareness campaigns on good food and water hygiene practices, in collaboration with administrative authorities and local communities.
The ministry is urging the public to remain vigilant and adhere to health recommendations. It advises anyone experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or fever to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest healthcare facility.
For medical emergencies, the national SAMU can be reached at 1515, while a freephone number, 800 00 50 50, is available to the public for any information on diseases.
The ministry assures that it will continue to closely monitor the situation and invites the public to refer exclusively to communications disseminated through official channels.
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Sénégal : 649 cas de syndrome digestif aigu recensés à Kébémer
Le nombre de cas de syndrome digestif aigu enregistrés dans le district sanitaire de Kébémer, dans la région de Louga, est passé à 649 au 9 novembre 2026, soit sept nouveaux cas par rapport au bilan précédent, tandis que les investigations ont confirmé la présence de bactéries du genre Salmonella da
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