Chad health minister inspects dengue response in N'Djamena
Dr. Abdelmadjid Abderahim visited hospitals to check diagnostic kits and patient care amid a dengue outbreak.
Chad's Minister of Public Health and Prevention, Dr. Abdelmadjid Abderahim, visited health facilities in N'Djamena on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to assess the response to a dengue epidemic. He toured the Union of Chagoua, Notre-Dame des Apôtres, and Sultan Kasser hospitals, inspecting emergency services, pharmacies, and laboratories.
During his visit, the minister examined suspect case investigation forms and confirmed the availability of rapid diagnostic test kits. He praised the healthcare workers' efforts and stressed the importance of prevention, warning the public against self-medication for dengue symptoms.
Dr. Abderahim urged health officials to increase public awareness campaigns about the disease. The ministry announced the visit on its Facebook page, detailing the minister's focus on ensuring the capacity of health structures to detect and treat patients effectively.
Why it mattersThe health minister's visit directly addresses the public health crisis of a dengue epidemic in N'Djamena, affecting the population's well-being.