Assessment of the readiness and response toward the dengue fever outbreak (2019) in Sudan: a qualitative exploration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dengue fever (DF) is a mosquito-borne viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquito species and has been considered a major public health problem in Kassala State for tens of years. This study aimed to assess the level of readiness and response toward the 2019 dengue fever outbreak in Kassala at the state and community levels.

Methods

This exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted in Kassala State, Sudan, from January to March 2020. The researcher conducted interviews with the key respondents at the state level to assess the level of readiness and response and to reflect the capacity of institutions-public health authorities, health systems, and emergency response bodies.

Results

The surveillance system reported 3961 DF cases in Kassala State, represent

SUBMITTER: Bagahizel AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10614372 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature