Senegal reports 649 food poisoning cases in Kébémer
No new cases of acute digestive syndrome have been reported in the last 24 hours.
Health authorities in Senegal reported 649 cases of collective food poisoning in the Kébémer health district between November 2 and November 9, 2026. The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene stated on Tuesday that no new cases of acute digestive syndrome have been reported in the past 24 hours. All affected individuals are receiving outpatient care, with no hospitalizations or deaths recorded.
Investigations have identified Salmonella sp. in five analyzed cases at the Pasteur Institute of Dakar, though further serotyping and antibiogram results are pending. Six stool samples analyzed at Louga Regional Hospital did not detect Salmonella, Shigella, or Vibrio cholerae. Water and food samples have been sent for analysis, and sanitary inspections of food preparation sites are ongoing.
The Ministry of Health has urged the public to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention for symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or fever. A multidisciplinary research team will be established to document the facts, identify causes, and pinpoint the source of contamination.
Why it mattersThe outbreak of food poisoning affects 649 people in the Kébémer district, with ongoing investigations into its cause.