Chad's Ministry of Health informed AFP on Wednesday that an outbreak of dengue fever has occurred in the eastern part of the country since the beginning of August. Dengue fever is a viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes, and while severe cases are uncommon, they can result in fatalities.
"The Ministry of Public Health and Prevention announces the occurrence of a dengue fever epidemic in the Abéché health district," stated Abdermadjid Abderahim Mahamat, Chad's Minister of Health. Abéché is the capital of the Ouaddaï region, situated approximately 650 kilometers east of N'Djamena, the capital of Chad. This declaration was conveyed through a statement to AFP on Wednesday.
As of 7 August, the ministry, contacted by AFP, conveyed that "samples taken and analyzed have confirmed the presence of the epidemic; however, we have not yet recorded any fatalities."
Dengue fever is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito and is a prevalent virus in warm countries, predominantly affecting urban and semi-urban areas. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the illness causes an estimated 100 to 400 million infections annually.
Typical symptoms of dengue fever encompass high fever, headaches, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, and in severe cases, bleeding that can result in fatality.
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