The Mayor of Kufra, Abdul Rahman Okoub, has raised concern after detecting 800 HIV cases, including hepatitis, among Sudanese refugees residing in the city.
According to Okoub, 100 infected individuals have been repatriated due to concerns over disease spread, cautioning against a potential healthcare collapse and an uncontrollable epidemic, especially with a daily influx of 1000 refugees, most of whom live in rural areas.
Kufra Hospital declared a state of emergency to address an influx of Sudanese patients, many suffering from infectious diseases.
The hospital warned that if this influx persists, it will be unable to meet needs, particularly amid shortages of medications for chronic illnesses.
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