Chad mobilises Mandoul against Guinea worm
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tchadinfos
Chad’s Health Minister brought together authorities and community representatives in Koumra to prevent the return of Guinea worm to Mandoul province, which maintains zero cases. The meeting focused on surveillance and awareness-raising, with support from the Carter Centre, according to Tchadinfos.
Chad’s Minister of Public Health and Prevention brought together the key stakeholders of Mandoul province on Friday 16 October in Koumra to strengthen mobilisation against Guinea worm and maintain zero cases in the region, according to Tchadinfos.
The meeting brought together administrative and local authorities, traditional chiefs, religious leaders, decentralised state services, as well as representatives of women’s and youth organisations, reports Tchadinfos.
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