Latest Breaking News On - Conversation africa - Page 4 : comparemela.com

Chad hepatitis E outbreak: How the dangerous liver disease spreads and how it can be treated

The World Health Organization recently announced an outbreak of hepatitis E in the eastern Ouaddai province of Chad. Between January and April 2024, 2,093 suspected hepatitis E cases were reported from two health districts. The Conversation Africa asked Kolawole Oluseyi Akande, a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, to explain the causes, symptoms, spread and treatment of hepatitis E.

"Chad's Hepatitis E Crisis: Spread, Symptoms, and Solutions"

The outbreak in Chad was of hepatitis E.All the various types of hepatitis cause liver disease but differ in modes of transmission, severity of the illness, geographical distribution and prevention methods. Hepatitis E is a global health problem with about 20 million cases occurring annually, three million symptomatic cases and 60,000 deaths.Hepatitis E can cause acute hepatitis without symptoms, or mildly symptomatic, or sometimes severely symptomatic illness.

Chad Hepatitis E Outbreak - How the Dangerous Liver Disease Spreads and How It Can Be Treated

Chad Hepatitis E Outbreak: How The Dangerous Liver Disease Spreads And How It Can Be Treated

Science journalism in South Africa: social media is helping connect with new readers

Science journalism is about taking complex academic research and turning it into easy-to-read content that is still accurate. Aside from informing readers through evidence-based journalism, it aims to make the wider public curious about scientific research.