Dengue in Senegal: 70 Confirmed Cases, Vigilance Urged Amid Outbreak

Three new dengue cases have been reported in the Kédougou region, bringing Senegal’s confirmed total to nearly 70; no deaths have been reported in the region. Dr. Ababacar Ly, chief physician at the Ndiormi secondary health center, also mentioned cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in his district. Matam has recorded 27 dengue cases, Kaolack 19, Kaffrine seven, Saint-Louis and Tambacounda four each, and Dakar three. The Health Ministry has approved a national response plan and urged people to remain vigilant, as dengue can develop into severe forms despite usually being mild.