28.08.2025 22:09
Due to the cholera outbreak in Chad, 12 people have lost their lives, bringing the total death toll to 75 since July. The Minister of Public Health, Abdelmadjid Abderahim, announced that a week-long vaccination campaign will be held at the beginning of September.
The Chadian Ministry of Health announced that 12 more people have died due to the cholera outbreak in the eastern part of the country, bringing the total death toll to 75 since July. According to the data released by the ministry, more than 900 suspected cases have been recorded in the Ouaddai region.
A VACCINATION CAMPAIGN WILL BE HELD
Minister of Public Health Abdelmadjid Abderahim announced that a one-week vaccination campaign will be organized in the affected region at the beginning of September. The minister also stated that they are increasing efforts, particularly in water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions, to prevent the spread of the disease.
After the first cholera case was detected on July 13 in the Dougui Refugee Camp, which hosts approximately 20,000 Sudanese refugees, 4 people have died. The World Health Organization, which warned that cholera cases could increase in Sudan in June, pointed out that the disease could spread in neighboring countries like Chad, which hosts hundreds of thousands of refugees from this country.
WHAT IS CHOLERA?
Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by the consumption of food or water contaminated with the vibrio cholerae bacteria. Cholera disease is accompanied by severe diarrhea and dehydration.
Cholera is more frequently encountered in underdeveloped countries where suitable water sources and sewage systems are lacking. Although cholera has almost disappeared in industrialized countries with modern sewage and water treatment infrastructure, it is still seen in less developed regions such as Africa, Southeast Asia, and Haiti. Preventing the disease is of great importance in finding clean water sources, while individuals must pay attention to hand hygiene and be cautious about food and drinks in areas with poor hygiene.
Common symptoms of cholera include diarrhea and dehydration. Dehydration also means that the body is lacking water. Rarely, and especially in severe cases, shock and seizures may occur. Particularly watery diarrhea and dehydration can lead to death in very severe cases of cholera. Therefore, medical treatment is critical. Treatment methods for cholera include rehydration, intravenous fluids, and antibiotics.