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Event Date : 2024-07

Hepatitis E Outbreak in Nigeria - 2017

Epidemic

Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Epidemic
Disaster-Affected People: 1376
Affected Countries/Regions: Nigeria
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

clean drinking water, hydration salts, nutritional supplements, medical supplies for treating hepatitis E, soap and personal hygiene products, water purification tablets, mosquito nets, first aid kits

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Disaster Overview : In June 2017, the Nigerian Ministry of Health reported an outbreak of hepatitis E in the north-east region. Initially detected in Damasak, the outbreak has since spread across several local government areas (LGAs). The humanitarian crisis, insecurity, and poor access to safe water have exacerbated the situation. As of late 2017, over 1,300 cases and 8 deaths were reported, with Ngala, Mobbar, and Monguno being the most affected areas.

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