The General Health Directorate in Sudan's North Darfur State has concluded a campaign to control disease vectors in El Fasher. The campaign, which lasted six days, targeted homes, markets, public spaces, stagnant water pools, and waste collection sites that serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes and flies that transmit malaria, diarrheal diseases, and fevers. The campaign was carried out by the Ministry of Health with support from the Peace Government and the office of the Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) second-in-command in El Fasher.
The campaign involved thermal fogging and space spraying as part of official efforts to prevent outbreaks of epidemics and seasonal diseases. According to Dr. Bashir Dawoud, Director-General of Health in North Darfur State, the first phase of the campaign targeted neighborhoods across El Fasher, as well as markets, waste dumps, stagnant pools, and standing water along roads. The ministry plans to launch a second phase in the coming days. Dr. Dawoud emphasized the importance of community awareness and residents' cooperation in effective vector control.
Dr. Dawoud called on residents to cooperate with the ministry's teams, stressing that allowing health workers access to homes is crucial in the campaign. He added that the ministry's efforts aim to rid the city of sources of contamination and prevent disease outbreaks. Residents have expressed support for the campaign, with Al-Amin Mustafa, a member of the civil committees in Al-Nasr (C) neighborhood, commending the Ministry of Health and the teams involved in the campaign for their efforts.
According to the ministry, the six-day campaign covered more than 70 percent of El Fasher during its first round. The ministry said it is preparing to launch the second round in the coming days. The campaign is part of the government's efforts to prevent outbreaks of epidemics and seasonal diseases in the region. Residents have been urged to cooperate with the health teams to ensure the success of the campaign.
A volunteer with the North Darfur Youth Initiative praised the efforts of the Ministry of Health and its teams, as well as the office of the RSF second-in-command, for their contribution to combating mosquitoes and disease vectors in El Fasher. The volunteer called on young people across the city to actively participate in the ministry's campaigns, urging them to adopt the slogan: "A city free of disease vectors and epidemics."
The campaign is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health, the Peace Government, and the RSF. The Ministry of Health has emphasized the importance of community involvement in the campaign, with Dr. Dawoud stressing that effective vector control depends on community awareness and residents' cooperation. The campaign aims to prevent disease outbreaks and improve public health in El Fasher.
The conclusion of the first phase of the campaign marks a significant step in the government's efforts to control disease vectors in El Fasher. With the second phase set to launch in the coming days, residents are urged to continue cooperating with the health teams to ensure the success of the campaign. The Ministry of Health remains committed to preventing disease outbreaks and improving public health in the region.
Key points
- The campaign covered more than 70 percent of El Fasher during its first round.
- The Ministry of Health plans to launch a second phase of the campaign in the coming days.
- Community awareness and residents' cooperation are crucial in effective vector control.
