Outbreak of hepatitis in a Sudanese refugee camp in Chad

According to Webangah News quoted by Mehr News Agency, citing Al-Mayadin, Doctors Without Borders warned that Hepatitis E has spread in the Sudanese refugee camp in Chad.

According to international reports, this disease has spread in the Sudanese refugee camp in eastern Chad, which houses more than 550,000 people.

These reports have warned about the deterioration of the spread of hepatitis “E” due to the improper sewage system and the severe lack of clean water in the Sudanese refugee camps in the “Wadai” region of Chad. .

Erno Mondesir, medical affairs coordinator of Doctors Without Borders in Edri region, said: After a year of the war in Sudan, the sufferings of people who sought refuge in Chad brought is still intense.

He pointed to the health problems and the spread of hepatitis “E” among Sudanese refugees and added: This health risk is not only related to the refugees, but also the host communities. are facing.

He pointed out: Without taking immediate measures to improve the infrastructure of the sewage system and increase people’s access to clean water, we risk facing an increase in preventable diseases and losses. We will face death for no reason. The situation in all the camps is dire.

It should be said that since April 15, 2023, the Sudanese army under the command of General Abdul Fattah al-Barhan and the rapid support forces of this country under the command of General Hamidti clashed with each other.

As ​​a result of these conflicts, 13 thousand and 900 Sudanese lost their lives, and about 8 million other people have been displaced from their homes, which is the largest displacement in It is considered among the countries of the world.