Hepatitis E outbreak

New Typhoid outbreak in Windhoek….three cases detected

New Typhoid outbreak in Windhoek….three cases detected

Tujoromajo Kasuto NAMIBIA appears to be prone to disease outbreaks in informal settlements. In recent years, the country has seen outbreaks such as the Hepatitis E plague, Covid 19, malaria and most recently another occurrence of Typhoid fever. At a press conference today, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services, confirmed three Typhoid Fever cases in the Goreangab residential area in Windhoek, while he also announced the end of the country's Hepatitis E outbreak. Both Hepatitis E and Typhoid are bacterial diseases and thrive in unhygienic conditions. The Ministry confirmed a case of Typhoid Fever in the Windhoek…
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