New Details on Dengue Fever and watery Diarhea in Gezira
Sudan Events – Nawal Shanan
General Administration of Health Emergencies and Epidemic Control in Gezira State announced in the daily report on dengue fever that the state was free of dengue fever yesterday, November 3, 2023. The cumulative report on dengue fever for the period from October 18 to November 3 showed that 161 suspected cases of dengue were recorded, including 137 positive cases by rapid examination and two deaths.
The Director General of the State Ministry of Health called on citizens to empty, dry and wash water storage tanks, utensils, and clothes every 3 days and expose them to the sun to prevent the breeding of the Aedes mosquito that causes dengue fever inside homes. On the other hand, the General Administration of Health Emergencies and Epidemic Control announced in the cumulative report on acute watery diarrhea for the period of 9 From October to November a number of 3, 454 suspected cases of watery diarrhea were recorded, including 266 positive cases, 11 deaths and 425 recoveries.
