While a case of imported cholera was recorded in Mayotte in March 2024, franceinfo junior returns to the subject with Maxime Jean, infectious diseases doctor and medical advisor to the ARS (Regional Health Agency) of Mayotte.
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In March 2024, a case of cholera was detected in Mayotte, it was imported from neighboring Comoros. The infected person is doing better and was treated on site. This is the only case recorded on the French island, but in the Comoros, the epidemic is ongoing.
The subject interests the students of the Ali Halidi college in Chiconi in Mayotte. Today’s apprentice journalists interview Maxime Jean, infectious disease doctor and medical advisor at the ARS (Regional Health Agency) of Mayotte.
“How to protect yourself from cholera?“, asks Céliane to start the show. “What are the different symptoms“ cholera, adds Ildana.
A question to broaden the subject now, with Aymar: “How did cholera appear?“
Ildana speaks again about the care of the sick: “How do hospitals in Mayotte treat different cases of cholera?“She is also interested in the solutions to be provided: “Who are the priority people for the cholera vaccine?”
“In which climatic zones is the disease stronger and spreads more quickly?“, Soham finally questions.
On this page, listen again to this Franceinfo junior program on cholera.
