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Dengue outbreak: Kédougou records its first three cases, with no deaths
In the far southeast of Senegal, in the Kédougou region bordering Mali and Guinea, three cases of dengue fever have been recorded, with no deaths, out of a total of nearly 70 confirmed cases in the country.
"At the moment, I can even say that in our district, there is an epidemic of dengue, which is an arboviral disease, and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. So, we have almost three cases," said Dr. Ababacar Ly, head physician at the Ndiormi Secondary Health Center, speaking to RFM radio during the noon news broadcast. He also emphasized that dengue is "a disease that is very often mild" but "can become fatal."
Dengue is mainly transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, which are particularly active during the day. In the absence of a specific treatment, prompt medical attention can prevent complications. The chief medical officer specifically recommends the use of mosquito nets, wearing long clothing, using insect repellent, and eliminating stagnant water.
As a reminder, Matam is the most affected region (27 cases), followed by Kaolack (19 cases), Kaffrine (7 cases), Saint-Louis and Tambacounda (4 cases each), and Dakar (3 cases). The Ministry of Health has approved a national response plan against dengue fever and is urging the public to be vigilant due to environmental conditions favorable to mosquito breeding.
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Charles KOSSONOU
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - 1:26 PM
Epidémie de dengue : Kédougou enregistre ses trois premiers cas, sans aucun décès
A l'extrême sud-est du Sénégal, la région de Kédougou, frontalière au Mali et à la Guinée, trois cas de l’épidémie de dengue ont été enregistrés, sans aucun décès, sur un total de près de 70 cas confirmés dans le pays. «À l'heure actuelle, je peux même dire que dans notre district, il y a une...