Chad’s Federal Minister of Health, Abdelmajid Abdelrahim, reaffirmed his government’s commitment to working with international organizations to safeguard Sudanese refugees.
Abdelrahim visited the Abu Tenge camp for the third time in two months, closely monitoring health conditions and cholera containment measures.
He stressed that ongoing efforts are focused on securing vital support to confront mounting health threats, particularly the looming spectre of a cholera outbreak.
Officials said authorities, alongside humanitarian groups, recently launched a sweeping cholera vaccination campaign targeting both refugees and local communities across eastern Chad.
The campaign aims to vaccinate thousands of Sudanese refugees, displaced Chadians, and local citizens, shielding vulnerable populations from infection and wider epidemic spread.
Beyond immunisation, the campaign integrates health awareness initiatives that highlight cholera prevention and hygiene practices within densely populated camps and settlements.
Vaccines and information are distributed across camps and affected regions under a government-backed plan executed with local authorities and aid partners.
Particular attention is directed to Asanga Governorate, where suspected cases have been rising sharply, intensifying fears of widespread transmission.
Authorities noted that Sudanese refugee camps continue receiving waves of new arrivals fleeing conflict, further straining already fragile health conditions.
Overcrowding, poor sanitation, and limited medical infrastructure have created fertile ground for infectious diseases, including cholera and hepatitis, officials warned.
Abdelrahim’s repeated visits underline the gravity of the crisis, as Chad balances solidarity with refugees against the challenge of safeguarding public health.
