Disease

Mystery Disease - Ivory Coast

Officials in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) are reporting on an unidentified disease that has caused many deaths in Yeretièlé. According to the information received at the level of the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, 28 people have died of this unidentified disease since July.

The symptoms presented include swelling of the face and lower limbs, chest pain, abdominal bloating, general fatigue, constipation and vomiting.

Dengue Fever - Bangladesh

While there are reports of dengue fever admissions decreasing over last three weeks, the number of cases is still extremely high in Bangladesh. During the first 25 days of August, more than 45,000 cases have been reported.