"Global health" Announces the decline of the epidemic "Cholera" In the Congo
The World Health Organization declared that the “cholera” epidemic In the Republic of the Congo, it is witnessing a noticeable decline, as no confirmed cases were recorded after the 16th of this month, which reflects the success of the intensive measures led by the Ministry of Health and Population with the support of the organization and its partners.
Dr. Vincent Dosso Sogino, the representative of the World Health Organization in the Congo, said that this decline “constitutes major progress in efforts to contain the epidemic, thanks to field work and coordination between Health authorities and the organization,” stressing that emergency teams are still deployed in the field to ensure early detection of any new infections and to continue community awareness.
The organization stated, in a statement today, Tuesday, that the areas of Mosaka and Lukolela are the most affected, as they represent about 52% of the total 808 cases reported as of October 16, from Among them were 66 confirmed cases and 742 suspected cases, with 67 deaths recorded, 83% of which occurred outside health facilities.
She added, “To enhance care and treatment, the World Health Organization, through the Emergency Fund, established four cholera treatment centers in the affected areas, including a center in Lukolela, where they were provided with medicines and supplies.” Water and laboratories, and 88 health workers were trained on case management and infection prevention and control.”
The response also included the deployment of mobile laboratories for rapid detection of infections, and the training of 173 community workers to raise awareness of the dangers of the disease and encourage residents to seek treatment as soon as symptoms appear, in addition to distributing chlorine tablets. To sterilize drinking water.
Mamadou Zongo, a logistical expert at the World Health Organization’s regional office, said that treating water with chlorine is “the first line of defense against transmission of infection,” noting that residents have learned simple methods to sterilize water and boil it before Use.
The World Health Organization confirms that the current improvement constitutes an important step towards ending the outbreak of the epidemic, but it calls for continuing prevention efforts and strengthening the health system to prevent the return of cholera in the future.
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