Outbreak of Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) in Namibia Situation Report (SITREP No. 64)
Namibia has been experiencing an outbreak of the Hepatitis E virus since December 2017. The initial cases were reported in the informal settlements of Windhoek and has now spread to all its 14 regions. The report provides an updated of the situation for week 64.
Cumulatively, as of 11 August 2019, a total of 6151 HEV cases were reported. Khomas region remains the most affected region, accounting for 3894 (63%) of the confirmed cases, followed by Erongo 1393 (23%) since the outbreak began. The remaining regions account for 864 (14%) of the reported cases. Among the total HEV cases 20 (0.3%) are residence of Angola.
