Epidémie à Kébémer : Le bilan grimpe à 642 cas, la piste de l'eau et des aliments analysée
The epidemiological situation continues to evolve in the Kébémer health district. As of November 8, 2026, the number of people affected by acute digestive syndrome suggestive of a foodborne illness outbreak has risen to 642, with 38 new cases recorded. Health authorities are continuing their investigations to identify the source of this outbreak.
The situation remains under surveillance in Kébémer. According to the latest situation report (SitRep) from the Louga Regional Health Directorate, dated November 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the health district has recorded 642 cumulative cases of acute digestive syndrome, compared to 604 in the previous report. In just a few hours, 38 new cases were reported.
Health facilities in Kébémer account for the majority of consultations. The Kébémer health center leads with 393 cases, representing 61.2% of the total. It is followed by the Serigne Saliou clinic, which recorded 98 cases (15.3%). These two facilities alone account for 491 patients, representing 76.5% of the recorded cases. The situation also affects several outlying facilities. The Diamaguène health post has 54 cases, the Thiolom Fall health post 30, while the infirmary at the Auxiliary Gendarmerie Training Center (CIGA) has 22. The infirmary at the Detention and Correctional Center (MAC) has recorded 12 cases.
Despite this increase in infections, the clinical picture remains reassuring for the time being. Health authorities indicate that all identified patients are in stable condition and that some have already recovered. No serious cases are currently being monitored and no deaths have been reported. Of the 642 people affected, only two are still hospitalized, with their condition considered stable, while the other patients are receiving outpatient care.
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Meanwhile, investigations are continuing to determine the origin of this outbreak. Stool samples were taken from those infected and sent to the Pasteur Institute in Dakar and to the laboratory at the Amadou Sakhir Ndiéguène Regional Hospital in Louga. Authorities also collected samples of sachet water, tap water, and food products, which were sent to the National Laboratory for Analysis and Control (LANAC) and the Regional Hygiene Brigade.
Health inspections are also being carried out in food preparation and catering facilities, in collaboration with hygiene services. While awaiting the results of the analyses, health teams are continuing their awareness campaigns on food and water hygiene rules. The exact origin of this outbreak remains to be determined, and the next update is expected on November 9, 2026.
Commentaires (6)
Il semble clairement établi qu il y a une cause commune pour plus de 600 personnes. Ces personnes n ont pas mangé le même repas selon l on se fie aux informations partagées dans les réseaux.
La piste de l eau me semble sérieuse a explorer.
Nourriture exposée, manque de toilettes convenables.
Personne n’utilise le savon ou le gel
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