An imported case of cholera was identified in Mayotte, according to the regional health agency of the archipelago.
- A case imported from cholera was identified in Mayotte on January 19, 2025.
- An action plan has been launched to reduce the risk of spreading.
- This case occurs while the island’s health system faces the consequences of the Cyclone Chido.
A case imported from cholera was detected in Mayotte, confirmed the regional health agency (ARS) of the archipelago on Sunday January 19, 2025. It specifies that an action plan has been put in place to reduce the risks diffusion of the disease on the island already weakened by the passage of Cyclone Chido.
Cholera in Mayotte: How is the patient supported?
“The patient was taken care of quickly and in a secure manner at the Mayotte hospital center (CHM) a few hours after arriving in Mayotte to stabilize his health”specifies the ARS de Mayotte. It was revealed that he had come by aircraft from continental Africa on Saturday January 18.
The agency added that a specific support circuit for cholera is set up within the hospital establishment. A team also started working on Saturday evening on the identification of potential contacts.
To reduce the risk of dissemination of acute diarrheal disease, an action plan has also been launched. Among other things, it provides for epidemiological investigations, disinfection of the home, environmental analyzes as well as the dissemination of health recommendations in the vicinity (consumption of controlled water, hand washing). Preventive vaccination action is also provided in the patient’s residence area.
Cholera: a case that occurs in a difficult context
This case imported from cholera occurs in a complicated context for the island. The health system was weakened by the passage of Cyclone Chido on December 14. In addition, the disease propagating via contaminated waters and foods, the rainy season currently underway could also facilitate the spread of the bacteria responsible for epidemic disease. Hence the vigilance and concern of the health authorities.
The island had faced an epidemic of cholera between March and July 2024. More than 200 patients and at least 5 deaths had then been counted.
In the event of acute aqueous diarrhea and travel in an area where cholera is circulating, patients are asked to isolate themselves, hydrate with drinking water and call the 15th.
