Senegal has reported 11 deaths from Rift Valley fever out of 78 confirmed cases since the disease was first detected on 21 September in the northern Saint-Louis region, the Health and Public Hygiene Ministry announced over last week-end. Authorities have called on the public to remain vigilant, adhere strictly to preventive measures, and support health […]
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Uganda races to halt outbreak of Ebola, with seven cases, one death reported so far
Two days after announcing an outbreak of Ebola, Uganda has confirmed seven cases of the contagious disease, as authorities try to track down 43 contacts of known Ebola patients The authorities in the East African country are also investigating seven other deaths as suspected cases of a strain for which they do not have a […]

