Dengue in Chad: eight deaths and 250 confirmed cases
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lepaystchad
Chad’s dengue outbreak has caused eight deaths and 250 confirmed cases, from more than 3,000 suspected cases, according to figures from the Ministry of Public Health and Prevention published on 19 October. Five areas are affected, including N’Djamena and the provinces of Wadi Fira, Ouaddaï, Sila and Batha; the numbers have risen since the 8 October figures, Le Pays Tchad reports.
Chad recorded eight deaths and 250 confirmed dengue cases, out of more than 3,000 suspected cases, according to figures presented on Monday 19 October 2026 by the Ministry of Public Health and Prevention. The outbreak has affected Wadi Fira, Ouaddaï, Sila, Batha and the capital, N’Djamena, Dr Fissou Henry Yandaï, who is overseeing the response, said.
The previous figures, recorded as of 8 October, showed 2,929 suspected cases, 213 confirmed cases and seven deaths. In about 10 days, suspected cases had therefore increased by more than 70, confirmed cases by 37 and deaths by one.
The ministry reported dengue cases in four areas of the country on 5 October. The latest figures now cover five areas, including N’Djamena.
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