Outbreaks of scabies and acute jaundice syndrome have been reported from El Sareif Camp in South Darfur.
Four suspected cases of measles were reported from Kassala and Rural Kassala localities.
Between 7 January and 6 February, the Ministry of Health in Kassala State received notification of 14 suspected cases with one death of haemorrhagic fever, mainly from localities of Kassala, Rural Kassala, Wad Alhelaiu and Rural Aroma. One sample was positive for dengue fever, two other samples were positive for Chikungunya. Surveillance system has been alerted in affected areas and potential areas. Vector control campaign is ongoing with support from state and locality authorities.
Updates on Sudan health issues
EHA Sudan Health Highlights | 1–15 February 2014
