Health emergency in Kébémer: Mysterious illness surges, 420 cases reported

The number of people infected by an unidentified illness in Kébémer rose from 129 to 420 in a few days. Cases have also been reported in Touba and Ngaye Mékhé. Initial investigations found that all patients consulted had visited Kébémer’s weekly market on Monday, prompting inquiries into possible food- or waterborne poisoning. The army and private health facilities are supporting local teams as water and patient samples are tested; no deaths or major complications have been reported.