Aswan Infection Crisis: Health Minister Offers Reassurance Amid Fears

Health Minister Reveals Latest Development on Gastrointestinal ‌Diseases in Aswan Governorate

Published on Saturday, September 21, 2024, ‍03:54 PM

Health Situation in Aswan Governorate Under Control

The Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar,⁤ has provided an ⁤update⁤ on the <a href="https://www.newsdirectory3.com/gastroenteritis-outbreak-hits-aswan-egypts-health-minister-takes-action/” title=”Gastroenteritis Outbreak Hits Aswan: Egypt's Health Minister Takes Action”>health⁣ situation in Aswan Governorate following a recent surge in gastrointestinal diseases.

According to Abdel‌ Ghaffar, between September 11 and the present day, 128 cases of gastrointestinal diseases and diarrhea have⁣ been reported‍ in Aswan Governorate. Fortunately, 22⁣ cases have recovered and ⁢been discharged​ from⁤ the ⁣hospital.

The Ministry of Health has collaborated with‍ the Ministry ⁣of Housing and Aswan Governorate to analyze‌ drinking water at 103 ⁤stations in the ⁢governorate, ensuring the water ‌is safe​ for consumption.

Abdel Ghaffar also ⁢confirmed that frequent visits have⁤ been made to hospitals ‌in the⁣ governorate to ensure⁤ their readiness to receive ⁢patients.

The health situation in Aswan Governorate is currently under ⁣control, and the crisis ⁢is expected to be resolved within a few days. All reported cases are from Abu‌ Harish and Darao villages, and the safety of their drinking water network ​is being verified.