Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Malaria - Mexico

The Oaxaca Health authorities issued an epidemiological alert for an outbreak of malaria in the state. So far, a total of 20 confirmed cases of malaria have been identified.

Lassa fever - Liberia

Since the beginning of the year through December 1, Liberia has reported seven Lassa fever outbreaks amounting to 67 laboratory confirmed cases including 22 deaths (CFR 32.8%), according to the WHO.

Lassa fever - Guinea

The World Health Organization reports one confirmed case of Lassa Fever in the Health District of Gueckedou, Guinea on December 8. The patient is a female greater than 60 years old.

Rift Valley Fever - Senegal

The Institut Pasteur in Dakar confirmed by polymerase chain reaction a case of Rift Valley fever (RVF) from Matam district, Matam region on November 28. The case is a 19-year-old female.

Dengue Fever - El Salvador

The El Salvador Ministry of Health has reported dengue fever cases triple this year in the country. According to the latest Epidemiological Bulletin, 16,259 dengue fever cases have been reported to date.