New cholera cases recorded in Juba and Tonj
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New cholera cases recorded in Juba and Tonj
Santino Ayuel | September 6, 2017 | 12:48 pm
Hand-washing is one of the ways to prevent cholera, according to
health experts | Photo | UNICEF
Health officials in Juba and Tonj are reporting new cases of cholera
just a week after the UN children’s agency said there was a decline
all over the country.
Almost 20,000 cases of the disease have been registered and 355 deaths
since the beginning of the outbreak in June last year.
Last week, UNICEF chief of communication Tim Irwin said few cases were
being administered in health centers.
In Tonj, the officer in charge of Monitoring and Evaluation at the
State Ministry of Health said eight new cases of cholera have been
recorded in the former Tonj East County.
“I collect report at 5 pm every day; 8 cases – as of Monday -are from
Makuac, Paliang and Ageer Bech and they were in category C. They were
categorized in A, B and C, if they are in category C, they are
serious,” Makuei Wek Ngor said.
Mr. Wek said the return of the epidemic is as a result of drinking of
unclean water coupled with recent heavy rains.
More than 40 people died and over 1000 inhabitants of Tonj East were
infected by cholera between May and July this year. The new cases are
recorded after the area had not seen a single case for two months.
Meanwhile in Juba, the Director of Juba Teaching Hospital said the
health facility received six new cases of cholera on Monday.
Dr. Isaac Maker said one has been discharged and the rest are still
receiving treatment. He told Eye Radio the cases were reported from
different areas in Juba.
“One is discharged and the rest are still here at the cholera
treatment center. They are coming from different places; Khor William,
Tong Piny, Hai Game and other areas,” Dr. Maker said.
But he says no deaths have been reported. Dr. Maker said there are
enough qualified medical personnel to respond to any emergency
associated with cholera.
“We [have been] prepared since last year. People are being trained
regularly and we have the supplies,” he added.
Cholera is a deadly disease caused by eating or drinking contaminated
food or water. It can be prevented through proper hygiene and
sanitation.
Santino Ayuel | September 6, 2017 | 12:48 pm
Hand-washing is one of the ways to prevent cholera, according to
health experts | Photo | UNICEF
Health officials in Juba and Tonj are reporting new cases of cholera
just a week after the UN children’s agency said there was a decline
all over the country.
Almost 20,000 cases of the disease have been registered and 355 deaths
since the beginning of the outbreak in June last year.
Last week, UNICEF chief of communication Tim Irwin said few cases were
being administered in health centers.
In Tonj, the officer in charge of Monitoring and Evaluation at the
State Ministry of Health said eight new cases of cholera have been
recorded in the former Tonj East County.
“I collect report at 5 pm every day; 8 cases – as of Monday -are from
Makuac, Paliang and Ageer Bech and they were in category C. They were
categorized in A, B and C, if they are in category C, they are
serious,” Makuei Wek Ngor said.
Mr. Wek said the return of the epidemic is as a result of drinking of
unclean water coupled with recent heavy rains.
More than 40 people died and over 1000 inhabitants of Tonj East were
infected by cholera between May and July this year. The new cases are
recorded after the area had not seen a single case for two months.
Meanwhile in Juba, the Director of Juba Teaching Hospital said the
health facility received six new cases of cholera on Monday.
Dr. Isaac Maker said one has been discharged and the rest are still
receiving treatment. He told Eye Radio the cases were reported from
different areas in Juba.
“One is discharged and the rest are still here at the cholera
treatment center. They are coming from different places; Khor William,
Tong Piny, Hai Game and other areas,” Dr. Maker said.
But he says no deaths have been reported. Dr. Maker said there are
enough qualified medical personnel to respond to any emergency
associated with cholera.
“We [have been] prepared since last year. People are being trained
regularly and we have the supplies,” he added.
Cholera is a deadly disease caused by eating or drinking contaminated
food or water. It can be prevented through proper hygiene and
sanitation.
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