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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The dengue outbreak in Togo has had a significant impact:</p><ul><li>823 cases reported from January to June 2024</li><li>395 confirmed and 428 suspected cases</li><li>Three fatalities</li><li>Grand Lomé region most affected (93.9% of suspected cases)</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During a dengue outbreak, it's critical to take the following steps:</p><ul><li>Use mosquito repellents and nets.</li><li>Wear long-sleeved clothes to minimize skin exposure.</li><li>Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed.</li><li>Seek medical help if you exhibit dengue symptoms like high fever, severe headache, and joint pain.</li><li>Avoid self-medicating with pain relievers like aspirin, which can worsen bleeding.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit to help in case of a dengue outbreak:</p><ul><li>Mosquito repellents and nets</li><li>Long-sleeved clothing</li><li>Clean water and food supplies</li><li>First aid kit including pain relievers (Paracetamol)</li><li>Disinfection supplies and mosquito control chemicals</li></ul>
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A significant dengue outbreak has been declared in Togo, with over 823 cases reported from January to June 2024.

Dengue Outbreak in Togo - June 2024

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On June 27, 2024, Togo's Ministry of Health declared a dengue outbreak, with a notable increase in cases starting from week 20. By week 27, there were 823 reported cases, with 395 confirmed and 428 suspected. The Grand Lomé region is the most affected, accounting for 93.9% of suspected cases.

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