Disease

Yellow fever in Sudan

The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) in Sudan has notified WHO of a yellow fever (YF) outbreak affecting twelve localities in West and South Kordofan states. The affected localities are Lagawa, Kailak, Muglad and Abyei localities in West Kordofan and Elreef Alshargi, Abu Gibaiha, Ghadir, Habila, Kadugli, Altadamon, Talodi and Aliri in South Kordofan.

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) - update

On 1 December 2013 WHO was informed of an additional three laboratory-confirmed cases of infection with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the United Arab Emirates.

Official MERS Coronavirus tally is 163 cases and 70 deaths.

Newcastle Disease - Cyprus

The Cypriot veterinary authorities have reported an outbreak of Newcastle disease at a poultry farm in Lefkosia.

Foot and mouth disease outbreak in Kenya

Four major livestock markets in Bomet County have been shut down due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

As a quarantine measure to curb further spread of the deadly animal disease, Kapkwen, Chebunyo, Rongena and Ndanai markets in the county will be closed until the disease in under control.