2024

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Liberia Lassa fever Sitrep: January 20, 2024
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Situational Context Lassa fever is a major public health concern in Liberia and West Africa at large. To date, eight (8) out of the fifteen (15) counties (Bong, Grand Bassa, Nimba, Margibi, Lofa, Montserrado, Grand Kru, and River Gee) have reported confirmed cases. Bong, Grand Bassa, and Nimba counties are endemic, while Margibi, Lofa, Montserrado,…

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Yellow Fever Outbreak, September 6, 2024
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Situational Context Yellow fever (YF) is a viral hemorrhagic fever. It is transmitted to human by Aedes aegypti, mosquitos infected with the YF virus. The case-fatality rates can exceed 50% among severe cases. YF can be prevented through immunization with the YF vaccine, which is safe, inexpensive and reliable.  A single dose of the vaccine…

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