Dengue ​Fever ⁣Outbreak in Khartoum: 6 Deaths and 32 Cases Recorded

Khartoum,⁤ September 10, 2024 – ‍A recent outbreak of dengue fever in the “Soba East” area of Khartoum ⁤has resulted in 6 deaths and ⁢32 cases, according​ to the Medical⁣ Office of the East Nile Emergency Room.

The⁣ affected ⁣areas include Al-Shaqila, Al-Salamah, ​and Al-Tawairab, with 7 children, 18 men, and 15 women among the cases. The deceased include three children, one female, and two ‍males.

Lina Lutfi,​ Coordinator ‌of ⁣the ⁢East‌ Nile Emergency‌ Room ‍Medical Office, ​stated that⁤ the deaths were due to‍ cases that reached the​ bleeding stage, the ⁢final stage of ⁤dengue fever.

Lutfi ​described the deteriorating health ‍situation in the region, making it challenging⁣ to ‌combat dengue fever. The area ‍is also experiencing an increase⁤ in autumn diseases,⁢ including malaria, diarrhea, ⁢typhoid, urinary‌ infections,‌ and anemia, affecting citizens of‍ all ages.

A Catastrophic Health ⁣Situation

Lutfi warned of the prevalence of malnutrition, particularly among children, stating that ‍the health situation ⁤east ⁤of the Nile is catastrophic. The lack of access to⁢ clean water, with many⁢ relying on water directly ⁢from the Nile, exacerbates the issue.

The ⁣medical offices face ⁢significant challenges, including a lack of resources⁤ and support for diagnosis. There are no ⁣medical ⁣units in⁤ the affected areas, and hospital resources are⁢ scarce.

Lutfi ‍emphasized that preventive measures are the only ​solution, given‌ the deteriorating environmental conditions during the autumn ⁣season, when disease vectors‌ are ⁤active.

Environmental Sanitation Campaigns and Education

The East Nile Emergency Room aims to organize environmental sanitation campaigns⁢ but is facing difficulties due​ to a ‍lack of⁣ support in the health sector. The emergency room also plans to ⁤conduct educational campaigns to‌ inform​ citizens about ⁢the dangers of dengue fever,⁣ including its detection, symptoms, transmission, and prevention methods.