The health zones of Kalemie and Nyemba, located in the province of Tanganyika, are currently facing a shortage of inputs to fight against cholera. Since last January, these areas have been affected by a cholera epidemic which continues to rage despite the efforts made.
Nyemba Health Zone Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nadège Ramazani, expressed concern in a recent interview with Okapi radio. She highlighted the lack of chlorination and disinfection in these areas. According to her, chlorination sites are not sufficiently available in the field, which makes it difficult for people affected by cholera to access these services.
In addition to this, treatment centers for cholera patients are faced with a lack of inputs to carry out their mission. Indeed, the disinfection of the places where the patients are and the vehicles used for their transport is essential to limit the spread of the disease. However, treatment centers lack the logistical resources to ensure this disinfection, which poses a major problem in the fight against cholera.
Despite these difficulties, Dr. Nadège Ramazani noted a slight decrease in cholera cases since July 24. This drop is encouraging, but it is important to emphasize that the need for inputs remains urgent to effectively continue the fight against this epidemic.
It is essential to take measures to remedy this shortage of inputs. Efforts should be made to provide the necessary resources to the health zones of Kalemie and Nyemba to strengthen their capacity to fight cholera. Collaboration between health authorities, humanitarian organizations and the local population is essential to deal with this emergency.
In conclusion, the shortage of inputs in the health zones of Kalemie and Nyemba represents a major challenge in the fight against cholera. It is crucial to quickly provide the necessary resources to ensure the chlorination, disinfection and adequate treatment of patients. The health and safety of the population are at stake, and it is imperative to act quickly to control this epidemic and prevent its spread