Dengue Fever Outbreak Reported in Conflict-Affected Sudan

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Tens of thousands of people in Sudan have been affected by dengue fever in recent weeks, according to the country's health minister. Officials warn that the actual number of cases may be significantly higher than reported.

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Dengue fever is a viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes. It is characterised by high fever, severe pain in the limbs, and intense headaches. There is currently no specific treatment for the disease; medical care focuses on relieving symptoms.

The outbreak comes as Sudan continues to experience the effects of ongoing civil conflict, which has disrupted healthcare services and made it more challenging to control the spread of infectious diseases.

 

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Hoping its health department was able to control the outbreak. Dengue is deadly. Sudan experienced a monster storm and devastating flood. That might be the cause of the dengue outbreak.