Chad prime minister announces dengue measures
Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina ordered free healthcare and increased hospital capacity to combat a dengue outbreak.
Chad's Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina announced five emergency measures on Monday, November 2, 2026, to address a severe dengue outbreak overwhelming public hospitals in the capital, N'Djamena. The government's response followed a period of perceived inaction amidst rising fatalities.
The Prime Minister's plan includes making all healthcare services free of charge and increasing the capacity of public health facilities to ease overcrowding. A national sanitation campaign has also been launched, involving public cleaning efforts and media coverage.
These measures aim to combat the spread of dengue, a disease transmitted by mosquitoes. The effectiveness of the plan hinges on logistical execution, particularly ensuring the availability of medicines in hospitals and the timely response of public administration to the epidemic's urgent pace.
Why it mattersThe dengue outbreak in Chad's capital is directly affecting the health of its citizens, leading to government intervention in public healthcare services.