Alert/ Typhoid fever in Pimini (Kéran): rapid response from the government

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Extract from the article: A delegation led by the Minister of Health, Prof. Tchin Darré, visited Kara University Hospital, Kantè Hospital, and Pimini in the canton of Nadob (Kéran 3 municipality) on August 6 and 7 to bring the President's support to patients suffering from ty

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A delegation led by the Minister of Health, Prof. Tchin Darré, visited Kara University Hospital, Kantè Hospital, and Pimini in the canton of Nadoba (Kéran 3 municipality) on August 6 and 7 to assess the situation and raise awareness among population  .

Since July 27, cases of typhoid fever have been reported in a household in Pimini, affecting 11 people, four of whom have developed complications. These cases were transferred to Kara University Hospital for surgery. Thère, sadly, one victim had died. The seven others showing symptoms were kept at Kantè Community Hospital, while 10 other less serious cases are under surveillance in the community.

The delegation was accompanied by the governor of the Kara region, Brigadier General Adjitowou Komlan, and the prefects of Kozah and Kéran. Also present were university, regional, and prefectural health authorities, the UNIR-Kéran coordinator, Deputy Outchantcha Awima Atoutè, and local officials.

The mission took the opportunity to raise awareness among local populations about the symptoms and various hygiene measures to be observed in order to break the chain of transmission of this disease. That includes systematic hand washing with soap and water before and after meals, after using the toilet, and after visiting a sick person. Other precautionary measures include disinfecting hands after sneezing or blowing one's nose, after handling garbage, or after cleaning animal pens.

Minister Tchin Darré reassured everyone that all cases referred to hospitals are receiving free, optimal care. “I would like to emphasize that treatment is currently provided free of charge, on the instructions of the President of the Council,” he said. He expressed his gratitude to the healthcare staff for their dedication and availability in providing rapid and effective care to patients.

Health authorities have urged people to build and use latrines to prevent fecal-oral diseases, which are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, especially among children under 5 years of age.

Source: ATOP