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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The national Ministry of Health has declared an outbreak of Hepatitis E in Jonglei State and the greater Pibor Administrative Area with at least 12 people dead from the viral disease.<\/p>\n

Health Ministry Undersecretary Dr. Ader Macar said in a press release, that the ministry was tipped by the World Relief organization on September 25, about an increase in cases of Hepatitis E infections.<\/p>\n

Following the report, it says, the medical charity, Medicines Sant Frontiers (MSF) collected 13 blood samples and submitted them to the National Public Health Laboratory for testing.<\/p>\n

Three of the blood samples tested positive, accounting for a 23.1 % positivity rate for the disease infection.<\/p>\n

One sample from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area also tested positive for the viral disease accounting for a 100% positivity rate.<\/p>\n

The statement further said, as of September 18, 2023, the cumulative total of 63 cases with symptoms and signs consistent with Hepatitis disease and 12 deaths representing 19% of the cases were reported from Fangak.<\/p>\n

Out of the deaths, 8 were recorded among women of reproductive age group, with a median age of 24.5 years.<\/p>\n

Hepatitis E is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis E virus.<\/p>\n

It is found in the stool of an infected person and is usually spread by the fecal-oral route with the most common source of g infection being contaminated drinking water.<\/p>\n

Typical signs and symptoms of hepatitis include an initial phase of mild fever, reduced appetite nausea, and vomiting lasting for a few days; abdominal pain, itching, skin rash, or joint pain; yellow color of the skin, dark urine, and pale stools; and a slightly enlarged, tender liver.<\/p>\n

The ministry said it has deployed a multi-disciplinary Rapid Response Team to conduct further epidemiological investigation and collect and ship additional samples to the National Public Health Laboratory for testing.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the ministry is encouraging the communities to observe public health measures including drinking and using treated, washing their hands with safe water and soap after using the toilet\/latrines, and using latrines to defecate and cook food well among others.<\/p>\n

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