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This Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African region. This week’s articles cover:
- Cholera in Ethiopia - Dengue fever in Burkina Faso - Dengue in Mali
For each of these events, a brief description, followed by public health measures implemented and an interpretation of the situation is provided.
A table is provided at the end of the bulletin with information on all new and ongoing public health events currently being monitored in the region, as well as recent events that have been controlled and closed.
Major issues and challenges include:
Ethiopia is experiencing one of its most prolonged cholera outbreaks in history, with the initial case reported in August 2022. Although a decrease in cases has been observed, it remains crucial for the government and key partners to maintain collaborative efforts to manage this outbreak. In addition, Ethiopia is currently grappling with a concurrent outbreak of multiple diseases, such as dengue fever, measles, and malaria, which have strained the healthcare system alongside cholera. In anticipation of an upcoming vaccination campaign, thorough preparation and continuous monitoring of ongoing activities by various stakeholders are essential to ensuring the successful execution of this public health intervention in the Amhara region. The incidence of reported dengue fever cases in Burkina Faso has witnessed a significant and concerning increase, with further spread to other regions. Given the more than half positivity ratio observed in Hauts Bassins region, it is imperative to uphold and reinforce public health measures, improve communication strategies, and ensure the availability of essential resources, particularly dengue RDTs. Collaboration with technical and financial partners remains indispensable for a coordinated and effective response.