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Niger: Rift Valley Fever (Situation as of 05 October 2016)
Niger: Rift Valley Fever (Situation as of 05 October 2016)
A total of 90 cases and 28 deaths (CFR: 31%) reported between 02…
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Outbreaks and Emergencies in the WHO African Region Bulletin Vol. 6 Issue 5, 31 August 2016
Outbreaks and Emergencies in the WHO African Region Bulletin Vol. 6 Issue 5, 31 August 2016
This issue focuses on yellow fever, cholera, the humanitarian crisis…
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    Overview

    Epidemic and pandemic-prone diseases threaten public health security. These include diseases such as cholera, meningitis, avian influenza, and viral haemorrhagic fevers for which the region reports considerably high incidence and mortality rates. They can be responsible for high levels of disease and death and have a devastating impact on the economies of the Region.

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    There is no Disease Outbreak data at this time