Saturday, 9 December 2017

Disease

Diptheria - Bangladesh

According to a news release from the World Health Organization (WHO), diphtheria has been spreading among Rohingya refugees located in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. More than 110 suspected cases of diphtheria have already been reported in Bangladesh. A total of 6 individuals have died.

Marburg Virus - Uganda

Uganda said on Friday it had successfully contained an outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious haemorrhagic fever announced by officials on Oct. 19, which killed three people.

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