Widespread diseases in Saraf Omra

Citizens from Saraf Omra locality in North Darfur, said several diseases are spreading among them, adding that medicine and health care are scarce at the locality, Radio Dabanga was informed on Monday, 1 October. They suggested the situation is becoming so prevalent that it is difficult to find a household without a sick patient. Sources told Radio Dabanga the most common diseases are conjunctivitis, diarrhea, cough, malaria and allergies. Local citizens noted the area has no hospitals or doctors, but only health centers run by assistants. They added that especially workers exploring gold are the most vulnerable to conjunctivitis, diarrhea and allergies.

Citizens from Saraf Omra locality in North Darfur, said several diseases are spreading among them, adding that medicine and health care are scarce at the locality, Radio Dabanga was informed on Monday, 1 October.

They suggested the situation is becoming so prevalent that it is difficult to find a household without a sick patient.

Sources told Radio Dabanga the most common diseases are conjunctivitis, diarrhea, cough, malaria and allergies.

Local citizens noted the area has no hospitals or doctors, but only health centers run by assistants. They added that especially workers exploring gold are the most vulnerable to conjunctivitis, diarrhea and allergies.