Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Disease

Lassa Fever - Benin

The World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting a Lassa fever outbreak in Benin in four individuals who developed symptoms while residing in Nigeria and subsequently travelled to Benin. Three of the cases were fatal.

Botulism - Nigeria

Three family members contracted foodborne botulism, resulting in the deaths of the father and mother, according to the the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Fish appears to be the common food source.

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