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Dengue fever sufferer describes conditions amid Nauru outbreak

A tent in Nauru detention centre

A tent in Nauru detention centre Source: Supplied

Abdul is one of the latest detainees in Nauru detention centre to contract Dengue fever amid an outbreak that was last month confirmed by the Department of Immigration.


Above: Abdul speaks to SBS Arabic24 (in English) and explains his symptoms and the way he was treated saying that there are more detainees who are sick now as well following last month's report of an outbreak.

"I felt my body was very hot. They told me I had dengue fever," Abdul explains.

"I would like to say to the people who hear me, I want them to help us get out of here because we are in a really bad situation."

Abdul alleges there are, "Lots of people getting sick and no one is looking after us."

Abdul shared photos showing the rough living conditions on the island that could potentially be to blame for further exacerbating the outbreak.

A spokesperson for the Department of Immigration and Border Protection last month confirmed the outbreak of disease at the centre to SBS Arabic24, saying "The Department is aware of an increased number of cases of Dengue Fever in Nauru with diagnosed cases within the transferee and refugee community and service provider staff."

 


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