Mayotte: Cholera cases double in two days, second medical unit established in Dzumonje

“Given the situation and in order to ensure the care of all sick people, the Regional Health Agency and the Mayotte Hospital Center have decided to open a second cholera ward from today.”, at the Dumonye Health Referral Center. The first ward, which can accommodate a maximum of 14 people at the Mayotte Hospital Centre, can no longer accept new patients.

In anticipation of the arrival of future reinforcements, the Mayotte Hospital Center is concentrating its staff on the treatment of cholera. There is actually a shortage of teachers in the region. According to Olivier Braic, CEO of ARS, “The situation at the Mayotte Hospital Center in terms of human resources remains very critical, especially in the emergency department”.

Local vaccination operations

Friday, first three cases of cholera “local” was discovered in Kungu, north of Mamoudzou. Previously, ten imported cases had been reported since mid-March among people arriving, in particular, from the neighboring Comoros Islands.

To contain and reduce the risk in Kungu commune, the Regional Health Agency has strengthened its local activities and established a screening and counseling center. “Vaccination operations are also being organized locally”“, clarifies ARS, which at the same time continues its medical raids to ensure widespread dissemination of recommendations and direct people to vaccination and screening systems.

“The epidemic is spreading without real control in densely populated areas of the Mamoudzou-Kungu urban region, especially in slums lacking the most basic public sanitation services.”alarmed in the press release of the MP from Mayotte Mansur Kamardin, recalling that “There are still restrictions on access to running water throughout Mayotte.”. The deputy, in particular, asks “a general vaccination plan (voluntary vaccination) available to everyone, especially children and vulnerable people”.

With AFP