Dengue reaches 4,600 suspected cases in Chad, with 14 deaths
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tchadinfos
Chad has recorded 4,600 suspected cases of dengue, including 353 confirmed cases, and 14 deaths; Burkina Faso, Senegal and the Central African Republic are also experiencing outbreaks. World Health Organization surveillance figures cover several African countries and show different tolls across territories.
Chad recorded 4,600 suspected cases of dengue, including 353 confirmed cases, and 14 deaths, according to World Health Organization (WHO) surveillance data for the period from 22 to 26 October, reported by Tchadinfos.
Six provinces have been affected, notably N’Djamena and Wadi Fira, where most of the suspected cases are concentrated. The outbreak was officially declared on 3 October. The previous tally was 3,846 suspected cases and 11 deaths, on 22 October.
The outbreak also affects Burkina Faso, where the WHO has recorded 85,083 cases, including 144 confirmed cases, and 86 deaths. Senegal has reported 114 confirmed cases and no deaths, while the Central African Republic has recorded 36 cases, also with no deaths reported.
In Burkina Faso, more than 426,000 compounds were visited at the end of October as part of a campaign to combat mosquitoes, according to an official tally. Senegal has planned a response focusing on surveillance and prevention.
