Algeria: Suspected cases of tuberculosis among sub-Saharan migrants

BY: Hana Saada

ALGIERS- The wilaya of Algiers reported, in a note addressed to the health directorate of the wilaya and to the wali delegate of Barraki, the recording of suspected cases of tuberculosis among sub-Saharan migrants at the level of the health establishment of Larbaâ in the wilaya of Blida, reported several media.

The wilaya of Algiers also mentioned, in its note, the refusal of certain people affected to be transferred to a specialized hospital to receive the necessary care.

In the same note, the wilaya of Algiers also drew attention to the presence of illegal sub-Saharan migrants in the region of Oued Djemaâ which is located between the municipalities of Larbaâ, Ouled Slama and Ouled Moussa.