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The epidemiologist doctor of the health zone of Popokabaka, Dr. François Mwakisenda reports that more than 1458 cases of typhoid fever have been recorded since the beginning of the year in this medical structure. He said it on Monday February 21 in Popokabaka.
He informs that certain complications have occurred, in particular intestinal perforations. He speaks of two deaths and specifies that all age groups are concerned in almost all the health areas of the zone.
Dr. François Mwakisenda told the press that the health zone lacks adequate means to deal with these cases:
“So far no partner has come forward to support the area. Really regarding support the area is limited”.
Dr. François Mwakisenda insisted on the respect of hygiene which is an effective means of prevention once morest this disease called dirty hands.
“You know that typhoid fever is among the diseases of dirty hands. It is necessary to respect hand hygiene, food hygiene and above all the hygiene of water, drinking water. he recommends.
In addition to this outbreak of typhoid fever cases, the Popokabaka health zone is also affected by measles, added François Mwakisenda.
The provincial health division of Kwango invites the population to respect the rules of hygiene to avoid waterborne diseases.
