Health authorities in South Darfur have launched a wide awareness campaign in Nyala in response to growing concerns over the rising number of dengue fever cases. The initiative, led by the Health Promotion Department at the Ministry of Health and supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross, is targeting neighbourhoods where infections have been recorded.
Nyala has seen a noticeable surge in dengue fever since the first case was confirmed on 21 October. The number of confirmed infections has now reached 159, with North Nyala locality accounting for 109 cases. Most of these are from Al Sadd Al Aali, the worst affected neighbourhood, highlighting the scale of the challenge facing health authorities as they try to contain the outbreak.
Yusra Isa Mohammed, director of state health promotion, said the project aims to raise community awareness and ensure that the public becomes an essential partner in combating disease vectors. She stressed that involving residents in prevention efforts is key to limiting the spread of dengue, especially given the difficult health conditions in the region.
She explained that the campaign began on Friday with house to house visits in Al Sadd Al Aali, which has the highest concentration of cases, and will continue for ten consecutive days. The initiative will cover all neighbourhoods that have recorded dengue infections in order to reach as many residents as possible and provide clear guidance on prevention and how to deal with the disease.
The Minister of Health in the Government of Tassis had announced the first three cases in Nyala on 21 October, caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Since then, infections have risen sharply, prompting health authorities to intensify awareness campaigns and strengthen preventive measures to halt the spread of the virus.
