The Khartoum Bahri emergency chamber revealed today, Sunday, an increase in suspected cases of dengue fever close to one thousand, amid silence from the Ministry of Health of Khartoum State. The health situation is highly complicated due to the closure of many hospitals in conflict areas by up to 80%, limiting the healthcare system's ability to respond to outbreaks and diseases.
A member of the Khartoum Bahri emergency chamber stated, "The number of suspected dengue fever cases in the city has reached 891, including 7 deaths during the past week." He noted that the deaths were concentrated among individuals with chronic diseases and the elderly, as their dengue fever infections exacerbated their medical conditions leading to fatal outcomes.
He reported that the emergency chamber recorded 170 new suspected dengue cases, including 155 in the Shambat neighborhoods, 10 in Al-Safiya, three in Al-Khatmia, and two in Al-Halfaya, all occurring during the previous week, indicating a potential expansion of the outbreak in northern Bahri neighborhoods.
He expressed concerns regarding challenges faced by the emergency chamber, particularly the lack of paracetamol solutions in pharmacies, while the available ones in the market are priced high, not aligned with the purchasing power of the stranded citizens, with one solution being sold for 7,000 Sudanese pounds—about 5 dollars.
The emergency chambers, which volunteer to provide services, state that dengue fever has spread in Khartoum Bahri due to the accumulation of medical waste, including human organs, in front of the International Hospital, which is the main facility treating Rapid Support Forces casualties.
