Kébémer reaches 604 cases of disease of unknown origin
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Dakaractu
Illustrative image · RDNE Stock project · Pexels · Licence PexelsThe commune of Kébémer now has 604 people affected by a disease whose origin remains unknown, according to the latest official tally. Authorities have banned the sale of bagged water and strengthened health checks, while health services report a decline in the number of patients, L’Observateur reports.
The commune of Kébémer has banned the sale of bagged water and strengthened health checks in roadside eateries, dibiteries and restaurants. Equipment has been seized and closure notices issued, while the use of old newspapers and cement bags to wrap food is prohibited, according to L’Observateur.
Under the supervision of the prefect, firefighters and health services are cleaning and disinfecting rubbish dumps and treating stagnant water. Measures also concern the maintenance of latrines and septic tanks, the weekly market and food trading along National Road 2, L’Observateur reports.
Patients have notably experienced vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain, with no deaths or major complications reported. The deputy chief medical officer reported a decline in the number of patients since 2 November, while samples have been taken to determine the origin of the illness, Libération reports.
The commune of Kébémer had recorded 169 cases of acute illness on 5 November, before the tally rose to 548 cases on 6 November. The new count of 604 cases follows this increase in cases reported in the tally of 548 cases of food poisoning.
