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August 28, 2024 (Kassala) – Sudan’s Ministry of Health on Wednesday reported a surge in cholera cases in five states, while a new bacterial skin infection broke out in the northern state amid widespread flooding.
The Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that it had recorded 1,223 cases of cholera, including 48 deaths. The ongoing conflict has severely disrupted the health system, making it difficult to cope with the outbreak, which has been exacerbated by the rainy season.
“There have been 128 new cases of cholera in Kassala and Gedaref states, including eight deaths,” the health ministry said in a statement.
Heavy rains and floods have affected 440 areas in ten states, affecting 36,142 homes or 156,995 people. The number of houses completely destroyed has risen to 16,188, while 14,099 houses were partially damaged. The floods have also caused the death of 138 people.
In the Northern State, a bacterial skin infection called dermatitis scabra is spreading rapidly, infecting 260 people in Dongola, Albaguig and Delgo. The Ministry of Health said the disease, which appears after rains and floods, causes a rash and, in severe cases, fever and ulcers.
The ministry plans to develop prevention and treatment plans for the epidemic.
Bacterial dermatitis, also known as “impetigo,” is a superficial bacterial skin disease that develops in warm, humid environments with flies and mosquitoes, consultant dermatologist Amina Osman told Reuters.
She added that the infection is more common in children due to their susceptibility to cuts and scratches, as well as allergies and eczema.
Osman recommends washing the infected area with iodine, saline or soapy water and using topical ointments. She also stresses the importance of trimming nails, personal hygiene and controlling mosquitoes and flies.
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