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Dengue fever outbreak in Chad

Overview

In early October 2026, Chad reported cases of dengue fever in the provinces of Ouaddaï, Wadi Fira, Sila, and the capital, N’Djaména. Health authorities initially advised citizens to use mosquito nets and eliminate standing water to mitigate transmission risks.

By late October, the situation escalated into a growing epidemic. Prime Minister Allah Maye Halina called for a coordinated national response following reports of 3,846 suspected cases and 299 confirmed cases, which resulted in 11 deaths. The government response has expanded to include ground and aerial spraying operations to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, improved sanitation, and mandatory daily prevention education for students in schools.

By October 26, the crisis has evolved into what is described as Chad’s “second-largest dengue epidemic on record.” The outbreak now spans six provinces, with dozens of deaths reported and approximately 3,000 suspected or confirmed cases. Factors exacerbating the spread include drought, climate change, and the influx of Sudanese refugees in the eastern part of the country. In response, the Prime Minister convened an interministerial meeting to strengthen epidemiological surveillance, improve medical care, and intensify urban sanitation efforts.

Entities

Chad · Senegal · Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene · Ministry of National Education, Bilingualism and Civic Promotion · Dakar

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Health crises emerge in Chad and Senegal

    Chad is battling a major dengue epidemic with thousands of cases and dozens of deaths, while Senegal reports 422 confirmed diphtheria cases and 14 deaths across 13 regions.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Chad mobilizes against dengue outbreak after 11 deaths

    Chad is launching a coordinated national response to a dengue outbreak that has caused 11 deaths and thousands of suspected cases across six provinces.

  3. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Senegal and Chad report outbreaks of diphtheria and dengue fever

    Senegal reports 248 diphtheria cases and 11 deaths across 13 regions, while Chad announces dengue fever outbreaks in several provinces and the capital, N’Djaména.

Sources

darymedia.com · letchadanthropus-tribune.com · sentv.info · tchadvision.com

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