As of 10 November 2004, WHO has received
reports from the Ministry of Health of a total number of 861 cases and
6 deaths in Dakar. In Dakar the incidence of the disease appears to be
decreasing.
In addition to implementing control
measures, including health education, case management and surveillance
and monitoring in the affected areas, the National Outbreak Management
Committee has undertaken social mobilization activities and decontamination
of unsanitary areas. Senior government officials have been active in disseminating
health education and hygiene messages in the mass media.