Plague — Madagascar
Bubonic plague has killed at least 31 people in Madagascar’s southern district of Befotaka Atsimo, an official said. “The victims are from 2 adjacent rural communes: 25 in one and 6 in another one,” said local lawmaker Col Maroriky. The lawmaker said the affected areas were remote and prone to diseases and insecurity.
Reports of a mysterious disease outbreak first emerged last week but it has now been confirmed as bubonic plague. Bush fires, blamed on persistent drought, have reportedly
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