Rift Valley Fever — Uganda
Ibanda district authorities have banned livestock movement in 5 sub counties following an outbreak of rift valley fever. The affected include Keihangara and Kicence sub counties, Igorora town council and Bufunda division in Ibanda Municipality.
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral zoonosis that primarily affects animals but also has the capacity to infect humans. Infection can cause severe disease in both animals and humans. One person from Keihangara Sub County succumbed to the fever at
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