Dr. Mohamed Awad Tag El Din, the Presidential Advisor for Health Affairs, stated that the cases of dengue fever in Qena should not be cause for alarm. He added that there is no human-to-human transmission of the disease, but the infection is transmitted through mosquitoes. He emphasised that upon infection, complete rest for the patient, and the use of painkillers, typically result in the patient’s recovery in a short period.
During an interview with journalist Amr Khalil on his program “From Egypt,” broadcast on CBC channel, he explained, “Dengue fever symptoms are mild and do not require hospitalization; they respond only to analgesics and the patient fully recovers. The concern arises due to the presence of many cases at the same time, but the situation should not lead to panic. Citizens should feel assured and refrain from taking antibiotics.”
He continued, “It is essential to contribute to the eradication of mosquitoes in stagnant areas prevalent in Africa and some other countries,” confirming that mosquitoes spread in stagnant pools, and urging villagers to use mosquito nets to block mosquitoes in homes.
