Chad

Since 2012, an unusually large number of dogs infected with the parasite has been reported along the Chari River in the same areas where human cases are being reported.

The parasites found in dogs are genetically indistinguishable from those emerging from humans. Operational research is under way to find appropriate ways to interrupt transmission of infections in both humans and animals.

Summaries

2018

Chad reported three human cases in December 2018. The cumulative number of human cases from January to December 2018 is 17 compared with 15 cases for the same period in 2017. The 17 cases were detected in and reported from 12 villages as follows:

Chari Baguirmi Region

• Bousso district
• Boubou Tabana village (1 case)
• Djoballa 4 (1 case)
• Bailli district
• Moursal village (1 case)
• Mandelia district
• Damata 1 village (1 case)

Moyen Chari Region

• Korbol district
• Guelbodane village (1 case)
• Kyabe district
• Dangala Kanya village (1 case)
• Madjiyam village (1 case)
• Marakouya 2 (1 case)
• Sarh district
• Sarh (Quartier Maroc) (1 case)

Salamat Region

• Aboudeia district
• Am-Habilé (4 cases)
• Amtiman district
• Am-Dabri (3 cases)

Tanjile Region

• Bere district
• Kobkouale-yang (1 case)

A total of 1040 infected dogs and 25 infected cats were reported in 2018 compared with 817 infected dogs reported in 2017.

Of the cumulative total of 12339 rumours that were reported and investigated, 99% were investigated within 24 hours.