Mali
Status in February 2013
Zero cases reported .
2 rumours were reported and investigated.
Summary for 2012
During 2012, Mali reported 4 cases, compared with 12 cases during 2011, a reduction of 67%
The cases in 2012 were reported from 3 villages in three districts. Only one of the four cases were contained.
- Mopti Region
- Djikolo village, Djenne district (1 case)
- Segou Region
- Kaminidio village, Macina district (1 case)
- Kidal Region
- Koniba/Takalot village, Kidal district (2 cases)
All three villages have no known records of dracunculiasis in the recent past. The source of infection of 2 patients from the villages of Djikolo and Kaminidio reported in 2012 is not well understood. Three cases reported in Tillabéry town of Niger were allegedly imported from Mali.
In Mali, the peak of dracunculiasis transmission season is from June to November. This is the time when movement of population occurs and actions to ensure detection and containment of all cases have to be stepped up.
A nationwide cash reward of CFA 20 000 (about US$40) is offered for the voluntary reporting of dracunculiasis cases. Please report to the nearest health facility.