The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is experiencing a high number of cases of hepatitis E in the refugee camps in South Sudan near the border with Sudan. The disease is endemic in the region and - according to figures compiled by the UNHCR, the South Sudan government and the World Health Organization (WHO / WHO) - since July 6017 has contaminated among refugees persons, bringing 111 to death .
The highest number of confirmed cases and suspected there was in the field of Yusuf Batil in the state of Upper Nile: 3,937 cases (almost 70% of the total) and 77 deaths. The camp currently houses 37,229 refugees.
In the field of Jamam, always on the Upper Nile, are 1,320 confirmed cases and 25 victims, while that of Gendrassa there have been 577 cases and 3 deaths. In the field of Doro figures speak of 58 cases including 2 fatal.
Taking on a less dramatic the situation further west, in the state of Unity, where Yida, the site with the largest concentration of refugees from South Sudan (65,541), 125 cases were recorded, assessed and suspicious of hepatitis E.
In the area where the disease is most prevalent most of the refugees residing comes from Sudan's Blue Nile state, an isolated rural area where the toilets are scarce and uncontaminated water is not readily available. UNHCR believes that the growth of the population due to the influx of refugees from Blue Nile may have contributed significantly to the rapid spread of the disease.
For hepatitis E are not a cure or a vaccine approved by WHO / WHO, but the risk of infection can be dramatically reduced simply by washing their hands with soap - especially after using the toilet - drinking water, using latrines and avoid eating raw fruits and vegetables. Hepatitis E virus damages the liver and is transmitted through the consumption of contaminated food or water.
To stem the increase were taken emergency measures, such as completing about 70% of the 701 latrines still under construction Yusuf Batil. The rest will be made operational by the weekend. In the region of the field of Doro has also been finished installing the 65% of the 323 latrines being built in the most affected areas around the villages of Jumjum and Ingasana.
Among other actions taken immediately, the distribution of additional quantities of soap Yusuf Batil - 168 thousand pieces - ranging to more than double the monthly ration of 250 grams per person. Additional distribution of soap - especially for hand washing - will continue to take place.
Are ongoing projects to replace about 22 thousand jerry cans of 10 liters which, if filled with contaminated water, can become a source of infection. Other 5 thousand buckets will be delivered shortly to Yusuf Batil, where they are constructing an additional well.
Among the measures taken to combat the spread of the virus, there are also a better monitoring of disease, water disinfection by chlorine and the addition of an intensive campaign for the promotion of health and hygiene in markets, schools and in the family.
Currently in South Sudan are 112,981 Sudanese refugees in the state of Upper Nile and 67,233 in the state of Unity.
Source: UNHCR
The highest number of confirmed cases and suspected there was in the field of Yusuf Batil in the state of Upper Nile: 3,937 cases (almost 70% of the total) and 77 deaths. The camp currently houses 37,229 refugees.
In the field of Jamam, always on the Upper Nile, are 1,320 confirmed cases and 25 victims, while that of Gendrassa there have been 577 cases and 3 deaths. In the field of Doro figures speak of 58 cases including 2 fatal.
Taking on a less dramatic the situation further west, in the state of Unity, where Yida, the site with the largest concentration of refugees from South Sudan (65,541), 125 cases were recorded, assessed and suspicious of hepatitis E.
In the area where the disease is most prevalent most of the refugees residing comes from Sudan's Blue Nile state, an isolated rural area where the toilets are scarce and uncontaminated water is not readily available. UNHCR believes that the growth of the population due to the influx of refugees from Blue Nile may have contributed significantly to the rapid spread of the disease.
For hepatitis E are not a cure or a vaccine approved by WHO / WHO, but the risk of infection can be dramatically reduced simply by washing their hands with soap - especially after using the toilet - drinking water, using latrines and avoid eating raw fruits and vegetables. Hepatitis E virus damages the liver and is transmitted through the consumption of contaminated food or water.
To stem the increase were taken emergency measures, such as completing about 70% of the 701 latrines still under construction Yusuf Batil. The rest will be made operational by the weekend. In the region of the field of Doro has also been finished installing the 65% of the 323 latrines being built in the most affected areas around the villages of Jumjum and Ingasana.
Among other actions taken immediately, the distribution of additional quantities of soap Yusuf Batil - 168 thousand pieces - ranging to more than double the monthly ration of 250 grams per person. Additional distribution of soap - especially for hand washing - will continue to take place.
Are ongoing projects to replace about 22 thousand jerry cans of 10 liters which, if filled with contaminated water, can become a source of infection. Other 5 thousand buckets will be delivered shortly to Yusuf Batil, where they are constructing an additional well.
Among the measures taken to combat the spread of the virus, there are also a better monitoring of disease, water disinfection by chlorine and the addition of an intensive campaign for the promotion of health and hygiene in markets, schools and in the family.
Currently in South Sudan are 112,981 Sudanese refugees in the state of Upper Nile and 67,233 in the state of Unity.
Source: UNHCR
SUDAN: DARFUR, SIX BILLION NEEDED FOR ECONOMIC RECONSTRUCTION
Editorial. Posted February 19, 2013 at 7:00 pm.
It takes at least six billion dollars to deal with the economic reconstruction of the western region of Darfur.
To say it in an interview with the news agency Agence France Presse is Eltigani Seisi, former head of the rebel group Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM) and now head of the Darfur Regional Authority was established in 2011 after the signing of an armistice in Doha between some rebel groups and the government in Khartoum.
Seisi has released an interview with a view to international donors' conference scheduled on 7 and 8 April in Qatar, which however does not seem to be waiting for a large participation of investors.
An appeal to the community internazioale Seisi asked especially to Western countries to support their efforts to put an end to ten years of insurgency.
"If the international community refuses to provide the necessary support - said Seisi - then how can we be able to stabilize the situation on the ground?".
After numerous delays, the Regional Authority of Darfur has finally received an initial contribution of $ 200 million for the reconstruction of the government in Khartoum, which will be used to set up the first projects that are necessary to convince other donors to invest in the region.
Editorial. Posted February 19, 2013 at 7:00 pm.
It takes at least six billion dollars to deal with the economic reconstruction of the western region of Darfur.
To say it in an interview with the news agency Agence France Presse is Eltigani Seisi, former head of the rebel group Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM) and now head of the Darfur Regional Authority was established in 2011 after the signing of an armistice in Doha between some rebel groups and the government in Khartoum.
Seisi has released an interview with a view to international donors' conference scheduled on 7 and 8 April in Qatar, which however does not seem to be waiting for a large participation of investors.
An appeal to the community internazioale Seisi asked especially to Western countries to support their efforts to put an end to ten years of insurgency.
"If the international community refuses to provide the necessary support - said Seisi - then how can we be able to stabilize the situation on the ground?".
After numerous delays, the Regional Authority of Darfur has finally received an initial contribution of $ 200 million for the reconstruction of the government in Khartoum, which will be used to set up the first projects that are necessary to convince other donors to invest in the region.
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