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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Africa (16): Nigeria

Yellow Fever -- NigeriaOn 16 Jul 2019, the Ebonyi State Ministry of Health received information about suspected yellow fever cases in Ndingele ward, Izzi local government area (LGA), Nigeria. The cases had symptoms of fever and jaundice, reported with onset since May 2019. As of 30 Aug 2019, a total of 84 suspected yellow fever cases, including 26 deaths (case fatality ratio: 31%), have been reported across 9 LGAs within Ebonyi state. Of the suspected yellow fever cases, 55% (46/84) are male. The Read more [...]