Alert: Mumps cases detected in the Savanes

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Extract from the article: Cluster cases of mumps have been observed in school children in the Oti district, in the Savanes region. This is the alert given by the Minister of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Access to Health Care, Professor Moustafa Mijiyawa, in a....

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Cluster cases of mumps have been observed in school children in the Oti district, in the Savanes region. This is the alert given by the Minister of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Access to Health Care, Professor Moustafa Mijiyawa, in a statement issued on 25 October 2022. To date, no deaths have been recorded.

In view of this situation, the Minister of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Access to Health Care reminds the entire Togolese population to regularly observe hygiene measures to prevent the disease, in particular to regularly and carefully wash their hands with soap and water, or with hydroalcoholic solutions, to cover the mouth and nose with a handkerchief or with the hollow of the elbow before coughing or sneezing, then to throw the handkerchief immediately into a dustbin, while avoiding spitting on the ground, and to avoid going to school in case of suspicious signs. In the event of contamination, he advises people to consult the nearest health facility for rapid and adequate treatment.

The Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Access to Health Care has taken measures to ensure the early detection of cases of diseases with epidemic potential, particularly mumps, the management of cases in health facilities, and awareness-raising in the communities. The Minister of Health is counting on the civic-mindedness and vigilance of all to prevent the spread of this disease in the country.

Mumps is caused by a virus that is transmitted by droplets of saliva emitted by the infected person. It is usually a mild disease, but can lead to many complications if immunity is low. The disease manifests itself as swelling in front of one or both ears, with difficulty in chewing and swallowing, moderate fever, and headache. Other signs may appear in connection with complications.

Jean ELI