Cases of meningitis emerge at Djabal Refugee Camp

Three people were affected by meningitis last week at Djabal Camp for Darfuri refugees in Chad. A doctor at the health center at the camp said that the increased incidence of the disease is a result of the high temperatures in the month of March and the months beforehand. Habsha Omar Yunis, the director of health promotion in South Darfur State, provided advice on the new women’s radio program “The Vegetable Garden.” She urged citizens to minimize their risk of the disease by avoiding roaming under the sun for long periods, keeping their homes well ventilated, and avoiding crowded areas. She said that the disease meningitis is contagious, spreading from person to person.