Disease

Lassa Fever - Nigeria - Update

Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria that began in January is now the largest on record in the West African country, according to WHO.

The acute hemorrhagic fever outbreak had reached 317 laboratory-confirmed cases as of Feb. 28, and resulted in 72 deaths, the agency reported. The outbreak has affected 18 of Nigeria’s 36 states, WHO announced. In all, 2,845 people have been in contact with patients affected by the outbreak.

Foot and Mount Disease - Kenya

Kenya on Wednesday issued an alert on mouth and foot disease across the country to help curb its spread. The disease was detected in the country in 2017 where it spread into 26 counties and has continued to date. All livestock traders to obtain a livestock permit from the local veterinary offices before moving the livestock.