Health Ministry: Rising Dengue, Malaria, and Measles Cases

Khartoum – Sudanhorizon
A surveillance and information report from the Federal Ministry of Health’s Emergency Center confirmed a rise in dengue fever cases in Khartoum, Gezira, White Nile, River Nile, and Northern states, indicating a significant increase compared to the same period last year.
The report stated that 6,976 cases have been recorded cumulatively, including 5 deaths. Malaria cases have also increased, particularly in Khartoum, River Nile, White Nile, and Gezira states, which continue to report cases of hepatitis E, although a decrease compared to last week. Tawila locality in North Darfur and Al-Duwaym and Tendelti localities in White Nile state have recorded the highest number of measles cases.
Meanwhile, Federal Minister of Health Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim chaired the regular meeting of the Federal Emergency Operations Center today (Tuesday), held in the ministry’s main hall in Khartoum. The meeting reviewed the health situation in the country and the ongoing interventions to combat these diseases.

The response report highlighted key interventions to combat dengue fever in Northern State, including activating the emergency operations center at the state and local levels, funding the response plan, and dispatching supplies. It also noted interventions to combat hepatitis E in Gezira State and the activation of the technical committee to monitor meningitis cases in affected states.
The meeting reviewed the health promotion report, the environmental health and food control report, the supply report, the quarantine report, and the report from the National Public Health Laboratory.
Minister Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim called for doubling efforts to combat the measles outbreak and to prepare for its control. He emphasized raising the level of preventive measures against hepatitis E in Gezira State and addressing the malaria drug shortage by identifying available and deficient medications, especially with the approaching rainy season.
The Minister announced the approval of budgets for the dengue fever campaigns in Northern State and Khartoum, calling for a pivotal role for the states and local authorities. He stressed the need for innovative thinking regarding funding and supplies, given the current global situation and the regional context.

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