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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, visceral – Colombia: (HU) alert

Leishmaniasis -- ColombiaThe health authorities of Neiva [Huila department] have issued an epidemiological alert regarding an outbreak of leishmaniasis. According to the municipal health secretary, Faiver Segura Ochoa, the disease has already left one child dead and 3 people severely affected. "The victim of this deadly disease was a 4 month old baby," the official said.Segura Ochoa said that the outbreak began in the settlement of Lomas de San Pedro, Comuna Nueve in the city. "According to information Read more [...]