Sudan: Hemorrhagic Fever Spreads in South Kordofan Kadugli, Sudan — People in Kadugli, Abu Jubaiha, and Habila localities in South Kordofan have complained about the outbreak of an unknown fever. Meanwhile, the states Health Minister acknowledged the spread of the potentially fatal hemorrhagic fever, and stated that medical team have been sent to the affected localities. A number of residents revealed that the symptoms of this disease are high fever, vomiting, and headaches. It has led to a high mortality rate, they told Radio Dabanga. The residents pointed to the shortage of medicines and health care. The state authorities ignored us despite the repeated complaints. South Kordofans Minister of Health said that the government has sent medical teams to the affected areas. Minister Abdallah Imam El Tom acknowledged the spread of hemorrhagic fever, as well as leishmaniasis *, and the rising number of cases, in a press release. He revealed that 25 people were infected and have been isolated in hospitals, but no deaths have been reported. The national cabinet has ordered health officials to step up disease surveillance in the areas where the two diseases have been reported, including Kadugli, Habila and Abu Jubaiha. El Tom added that this years outbreak of the diseases is smaller than a similar outbreak last year. He said the problem is exacerbated by the movement of cattle herders in the area and the lack of quality healthcare facilities. The Minister further attributed last weeks mass resignations of physicians and specialists in the state to the non-payment of their financial benefits.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:29:31 +0000
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