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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The hepatitis E outbreak in Chad had significant health impacts:</p><ul><li>693 reported cases</li><li>11 deaths</li><li>70 new cases weekly</li><li>Only 7.2% of cases required hospitalization</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        To protect yourself from hepatitis E during an outbreak:

1. Ensure all drinking water is treated or boiled.
2. Practice good hygiene, including regular hand washing with soap.
3. Avoid open defecation and use proper sanitation facilities.
4. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of jaundice or acute liver issues.
5. Inform authorities if you suspect new cases.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        In preparation for a hepatitis E outbreak:

1. Stock up on water purification tablets or filters.
2. Keep a supply of soap and hand sanitizer.
3. Store enough clean water for your household needs.
4. Have oral rehydration salts and basic medical supplies.
5. Prepare information on local medical facilities and health response teams.
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From September 2016 to January 2017, hepatitis E outbreak in Chad's Am Timan led to 693 cases and 11 deaths, with water sanitation interventions ongoing.

Hepatitis E Outbreak in Chad: Over 690 Cases Reported

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From September 2016 to January 2017, Chad's Am Timan region experienced a hepatitis E outbreak resulting in 693 cases and 11 deaths. The infection, primarily transmitted through contaminated water, affected approximately 63,000 people, with only a minority requiring hospitalization. Interventions by UNICEF and MSF focused on water treatment, hygiene improvement, and medical care to contain the outbreak.

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