Probable dengue cases rise in the Ouagadougou region
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Netafrique
The governor of the Kadiogo Region reports an increase in probable dengue cases in recent weeks and urges residents to step up prevention. His 20 October statement recommends removing stagnant water, protecting against Aedes mosquitoes and avoiding self-medication, according to Netafrique.
The governor of the Kadiogo Region called on residents on Tuesday, 20 October, to step up measures to prevent dengue after an increase in probable cases in recent weeks, according to an administrative statement reported by Netafrique. He recommended, in particular, protecting themselves against Aedes mosquitoes and avoiding self-medication if symptoms occur.
The regional authority recommends wearing covering clothes, using treated mosquito nets and removing stagnant water, where mosquitoes can breed. It also advises using repellent and fitting screens to doors and windows.
Anyone with a fever or feeling unwell is urged to go to the nearest health centre. The statement says dengue is transmitted through the bite of mosquitoes of the Aedes genus.
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