Senegal - Measles outbreak 2024

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Location of Kaolack in Senegal
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Measles outbreak: 7 cases reported in the Kaolack region

By: Seynabou Diagne correspondent Kaolack -Seneweb.com| January 30, 2024 at 7:01:39 p.m.

The measles epidemic raging in Senegal has not spared the department of Kaolack where seven cases have been reported. This is what the chief doctor of the eponymous district revealed this Tuesday, on the sidelines of a workshop for the local press on the new vaccination schedule.

Seven cases of measles were, in fact, diagnosed in the commune of Kaolack and more than 6,000 children were vaccinated. The announcement was made by the head doctor of the Kasnack health district, Doctor Niène Seck, on the sidelines of a training workshop for journalists on the new vaccination schedule.

“We had to carry out a vaccination response in five health posts in the commune of Kaolack and Kahone last week. This is what allowed us to vaccinate more than 6,000 children aged 6 to 59 months, to help stem the epidemic. Because we know that it is a contagious disease which can cause deaths and complications among victims,” informed the practitioner who was speaking on the sidelines of a capacity building workshop for journalists and other players in the sector on the vaccination schedule.

According to Dr. Seck, “vaccination is a public health intervention implemented since 1979 and which has produced significant results in the fight against preventable diseases for the population. This is why we considered it useful to guide media actors in relation to the new vaccination schedule in order to facilitate communication in their professional activities,” he said.

This capacity building workshop for journalists is being held in the context of the implementation of the Expanded Immunization Program (EPI) in the Kasnack health district, particularly with regard to measles with the reported cases.

https://www.seneweb.com/news/Sante/epidemie-de-rougeole-7-cas-signales-dans_n_431864.html​

 

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Location of Kaffrine in Senegal
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Measles outbreak in Kaffrine: 30 cases and vaccination challenges revealed

Abdou Nar Dia
March 19, 2024 at 8:31 p.m.

During the annual health review in Kaffrine, regional director Dr. Mbaye Thiam reported an outbreak of measles, with 30 cases recorded between November and February. The vaccination campaign is intensifying to protect children, with the administration of two essential doses at 9 and 15 months. The annual meeting also made it possible to examine regional health obstacles, particularly for tuberculosis and cervical cancer.
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https://senego.com/epidemie-de-roug...-et-defis-de-vaccination-reveles_1675699.html

 

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WEEKLY BULLETIN ON OUTBREAKS
AND OTHER EMERGENCIES

Week 12: 18 - 24 March 2024
Data as reported by: 17:00; 24 March 2024
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All events currently being monitored by WHO AFRO
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Senegal

Measles

Grade Ungraded
Date notified to WCO 4-Jul-22
Start of reporting period 1-Jan-24
End of reporting period 17-Mar-24
Total cases 150
Cases Confirmed 150
Deaths
CFR 0.00%

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Since the start of the year until March 17, 2024, 150 confirmed cases of measles have been reported in 11 regions of Senegal. The most affected regions being the regions of Louge (46), Matam (26), Kaffrine (23), Diourbel (16), Kaka (13), Saint-Louis (13).


https://www.afro.who.int/countries/...emergencies-bulletin-week-12-18-24-march-2024

 

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SIX MEASLES CASES CONFIRMED IN FIVE DISTRICTS OF THE COUNTRY

Despite this situation, no alerts regarding mpox have been issued. The Directorate for Surveillance and Response to Infectious Emergencies reports other ongoing epidemics, including Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and chikungunya.

Publication 09/10/2024

Dakar, Oct 9 (APS) – Six cases of measles have been recorded in five health districts of the country (Dakar Sud, Foundiougne, Keur Massar, Pikine and Saraya), APS learned from a health source, which specifies that no case of mpox or monkeypox has been recorded in Senegal.

''Six confirmed cases of measles were reported by five districts, namely Dakar Sud (1), Foundiougne (1), Keur Massar (1), Pikine (2) and Saraya (1). The districts of Dakar Sud and Foundiougne are thus reporting their first confirmed case of the year'', indicates the Directorate of Surveillance and Response to Public Health Infectious Emergencies and Performance Indicators.

In its epidemiological bulletin, a copy of which was sent to the APS, this department notes that "the district of Pikine, which had emerged from a first epidemic on May 8, has just crossed the threshold a second time on Tuesday, October 9."

"As for the district of Saraya, in the region of Kédougou, it is entering an epidemic for the first time," the document underlines.

The Directorate for Surveillance and Response to Public Health Infectious Emergencies and Performance Indicators reported "other epidemics that are ongoing."

"This is Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever confirmed by PCR in the district of Keur Massar (01)," the epidemiological bulletin specified.

''Regarding chikungunya, one case was recorded in the district of Kédougou. Regarding dengue, eleven cases were reported this week, two times less than the maximum incubation in five districts classified as +active epidemic+, namely Gossas (03), Mbour (03), Dakar Sud (01), Thiès (01) and Fatick (01)'', adds the same note.

The Saraya district is entering an epidemic for the first time with three cases reported, the last of which dates back to September 10, she continued.

The Directorate for Surveillance and Response to Public Health Infectious Emergencies has also assured that "no cases of MPOX disease have been confirmed in Senegal."

"A total of 85 negative cases were collected across 39 districts, including five during the week in Salémata (02), Matam (01), Popenguine (01) and Ziguinchor (01). None of the cases reported correspond to the definition of a suspected case of epidemiological surveillance," she said.

https://www.seneplus.com/sante/six-cas-de-rougeole-confirmes-dans-cinq-districts-du-pays

 

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Measles Outbreak in Dakar: 47 Cases Reported Including 22 in Yeumbeul

By Editor
November 18, 2024

A health alert has been issued in the Dakar region following the resurgence of measles. According to the chief medical officer of the Yeumbeul health district, Dr. Senghor, 47 cases of measles have been diagnosed in the region, including 22 in the Yeumbeul district alone. This situation highlights the persistent threat of this contagious disease, despite vaccination efforts.

A worrying spread

Measles, a highly contagious viral disease, has affected several areas of Senegal in recent weeks. In Dakar, the concentration of 47 cases raises concerns, particularly in the Yeumbeul district, which accounts for almost half of the reported cases.

An urgent call for vigilance and vaccination

Dr. Senghor stressed the importance of strengthening vaccination campaigns to prevent the epidemic from spreading. “Vaccination remains our best weapon against this disease. We urge families to mobilize to protect their children,” he said.

He also recalled that complications of measles can be serious, particularly in young children and people with compromised immune systems.

Measures taken by the health authorities

Faced with this resurgence, emergency measures have been deployed:

Intensification of awareness campaigns in risk areas.

Organization of catch-up vaccination campaigns in health centers and local communities.
Increased epidemiological surveillance to quickly identify new cases and prevent the spread.

A major health challenge for Dakar

This measles outbreak highlights persistent public health challenges, including vaccination. Despite progress, some communities remain under-covered, fueling the resurgence of preventable diseases.

A call for collective responsibility

Health authorities are calling on the population to be extra vigilant by adopting preventive measures:
Checking children's vaccination records.
Prompt consultation in case of fever, rash or other symptoms of measles.
Raising awareness among relatives to encourage vaccination.

Towards control of the epidemic

With the involvement of health authorities and the support of local partners, efforts are underway to limit the epidemic. The objective is clear: to protect vulnerable populations and prevent a spread to other regions of the country.

https://www.banlieueactu.com/2024/1...e-a-dakar-47-cas-dont-22-a-yeumbeul-signales/

 

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Health-Epidemic: Senegal has so far recorded 449 cases of measles in 2024

APS – Some 449 cases of measles were recorded in 33 health districts of the country in 2024, said on Monday Abdoulaye Mangane, doctor at the Prevention Directorate of the Ministry of Health and Social Action.

Written by leral.net on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:27 p.m. | | 0 comments(s)|

Health-Epidemic: Senegal has so far recorded 449 cases of measles in 2024

"We have had 449 confirmed cases of measles. 33 of the 79 health districts in the country have crossed the threshold of the measles epidemic. In terms of percentage, this represents 41%," said Dr. Abdoulaye Mangane during the information day organized in preparation for the national campaign to vaccinate children against measles and rubella.

He stressed that "the last cases of death, numbering 2, date back to 2022." Since then, "no cases of death have been recorded."

This campaign faces a number of challenges, he said. He stressed the need "to strengthen awareness based on the combination of communication strategies used: mass (TV, radio, written press); providing true and fair information to extinguish rumors; managing cases of refusal and reluctance and intensifying information among doubtful groups."

He added that "participation in the success of the campaign is based on highlighting its benefits for the target." Dr. Mangane called for a higher level of support for the population's support.

According to him, "some 7,326,586 children are to be vaccinated during this campaign with 8 million doses of vaccines that will cover this target."
The district of Yeumbeul, in the suburbs of Dakar, is selected for the launch of the campaign.

https://www.leral.net/Sante-Epidemi...stre-449-cas-de-rougeole-en-2024_a373828.html