True, according to the Ministry of Health and Population, the Mother and Child Center, and a specialist in life and earth sciences.
Rumors circulating recently in Bangui claim that the dry season causes diarrhea and vomiting in children. This is confirmed by specialists. Several cases have been reported among children in certain areas of Bangui.
Verification:
We contacted the Mother and Child Center, the Bangui Pediatric Complex, and an environmental specialist for verification.
Dr. Ngoyoli Lesly, a physician at the Bangui Pediatric Complex, stated: “I confirm that the information is accurate as we have recorded several cases in our department.”
Lydia Dekezandji, a major at Unit B of the Bangui Pediatric Complex, also stated: “This phenomenon is recurrent every February and March. We record 8 to 10 cases per day, and this year we have currently recorded 108 cases of diarrhea and vomiting.”
Aboryot Pulchérie Clémentine, a midwife at the Mother and Child Center, confirmed: “Indeed, the dry season does have a real impact on children’s health. We have received many cases of children suffering from this phenomenon.”
Ghislain Toundame, a fundamental 2 professor in life and earth sciences, explained: “This phenomenon is often caused by dust, poor maintenance of children’s milk bottles, and unprotected food, which can lead to diarrhea and vomiting in children.”
According to specialists, the dry season negatively impacts children’s health, as evidenced by the increased rate of diarrhea and vomiting cases recently observed among children in the Central African Republic.
Boris Zekema, AFC
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