France's Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte is reeling from the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, with hospitals struggling to cope with an influx of patients suffering from severe injuries, dehydration and malnutrition. The cyclone, which brought 220 kph winds, has left facilities in disarray, with Dr. Roger Serhal of the main hospital in Mamoudzou highlighting the dire situation: 'We lost 40% of patient rooms, about 50 to 60 beds. There are so many patients coming to the hospital, and we don't have space to admit them.'
In the wake of Cyclone Chido's devastating impact, the response of Majotte's healthcare system is severely challenged. Hospitals are overwhelmed not just by cyclone-related injuries but also by patients facing dehydration, malnutrition, and disease, with medical staff forced to triage the influx of cases due to the reduction of available treatment areas.
French Health Minister Genevieve Darrieussecq indicated that the death toll from Cyclone Chido could worsen as the existing count of 35 confirmed dead is still an estimate, and the extent of the disaster continues to unfold.
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