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Rift Valley fever epidemic: 4 deaths recorded in Saint-Louis
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Seven confirmed cases, including four deaths: Rift Valley fever is causing concern in Saint-Louis. Regional, health, and veterinary authorities are coordinating the response to slow the spread of this zoonotic disease. A crisis meeting was held this Thursday at the Saint-Louis Government House.
The region is experiencing a worrying situation following the detection of several cases of Rift Valley fever (RVF), a disease transmitted from animals to humans. To date, seven cases have been confirmed, including four fatalities, according to the Ministry of Health. Faced with the threat, the region's governor, Al Hassan Sall, convened the regional epidemic management committee. "Measures had to be taken to curb the scourge, control the epidemic, but above all, prevent its spread," he declared, announcing large-scale dusting operations and the activation of specialized treatment units.
For Dr. Boli Diop, head of epidemiological surveillance at the Ministry of Health, the priority is to inform the population frankly. "The disease is a priority zoonosis in Senegal. It is transmitted through contact with the fluids of infected animals or through mosquito bites," he explained. Dr. Diop reiterates the main preventive measures: avoid all direct contact with sick animals, consume only pasteurized milk, and strengthen vector control through the use of mosquito nets and sanitation of the living environment.
The livestock sector is also mobilized. Dr. Mohamed Moustapha Sarr, Regional Director of Livestock, emphasizes the importance of raising awareness among livestock farmers. "Rift Valley fever can also be transmitted during calving or through raw milk. We must encourage good practices and resort to periphocal vaccination of herds," he emphasized.
Beyond technical measures, the authorities are focusing on civic engagement. "The community must adopt the right reflexes and actively participate in the fight," insisted Governor Sall, who hopes to see the epidemic brought under control before the start of the school and university year.
In the meantime, vigilance is required. Authorities are calling on everyone to follow prevention guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus to other regions.
Jeanne SAGNA (Correspondent)
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Rift Valley Fever: 7 deaths reported in Saint-Louis
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The Rift Valley fever epidemic is taking a worrying turn in the Saint-Louis region, where 21 cases have been confirmed, including seven deaths. The Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Dr. Ibrahima Sy, visited the region on Sunday to discuss the situation with local and health authorities.
"This is a critical case, almost all districts are affected," he warned, calling for strong community mobilization. Transmitted by mosquitoes and contact with infected animals, the disease is progressing rapidly...
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[French]This Sunday, September 28, during his visit to Saint-Louis, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Dr. Ibrahima Sy, chaired an emergency meeting to take stock of the health situation linked to the Rift Valley fever epidemic.
To date, 21 confirmed cases have been reported, including seven deaths. The Ministry remains fully mobilized to contain the epidemic and protect the population. Concrete measures are underway to strengthen surveillance, patient care, and community outreach.
APS (Senegalese Press Agency)
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THE ACADEMIC START POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT THURSDAY DUE TO THE FVR EPIDEMIC
The academic year scheduled for yesterday, Thursday, October 2, at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis has finally been postponed until next Thursday due to the rapid spread of Rift Valley fever.
Yves TENDENG | Published 03/10/2025
The academic year scheduled for yesterday, Thursday, October 2, at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis has finally been postponed until next Thursday due to the rapid spread of Rift Valley fever. The Union of Workers in Schools and University Institutions (STESU), Rectorate section of Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis, is requesting another week (Thursday, October 16) to stem this danger and prevent any contamination in this temple of knowledge. Ousmane Ndiaye, Deputy Secretary General of STESU, suggested that students be provided with impregnated mosquito nets.
The Deputy Secretary General of the Union of Workers of Schools and Universities of Senegal (STESUS), Ousmane Ndiaye, yesterday insisted on the need to postpone by another week the date of the academic year initially scheduled for October 2 and postponed to Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis. "We have observed a very alarming situation with the spread of the Rift Valley fever viral disease. We have also learned that in the vicinity of the UGB of Saint-Louis, 80 or even 90% of the herds are infected with this virus. And we also know that this virus is transmitted to humans by the culex, which is a mosquito, which only bites at night," he said, while recalling that the danger is real for workers and students at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis. This is the reason why the STESU national office has contacted the authorities to ask them to take charge of this disease and to take the necessary measures to prevent the spread of this disease.
"Today, we are pleased to say that the university authorities have taken full responsibility, in conjunction with our general secretaries from the Rectorate and CROUS sections, to request the postponement of the academic year. Initially scheduled for Thursday, October 2, it has been postponed to Thursday, October 9. But we know that one week is not enough to truly stop or contain this disease," said Mr. Ndiaye. For the union representative, it is absolutely essential that students be provided with impregnated mosquito nets to prevent contamination. "We have a population of more than 19,000 students. You can see how long it will take to distribute these impregnated mosquito nets to them." But also the sprinkling of both the UGB, but also of all the surrounding neighborhoods,” he added while asking the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and his colleague of Health and Public Hygiene to provide the UGB of Saint-Louis with the means to be able to face this scourge.
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Rift Valley Fever: One case cured and four suspects in Matam (DRS)
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 5:24 p.m.
Matam, October 3 (APS) - A cured case of Rift Valley Fever has been recorded in the Matam region where four suspected cases have been detected in the family circle of the first patient, said Dr. Moustapha Faye, Regional Director of Health (DRS), on Friday.
“A cured case was discovered in the Thilogne district, at the Agnam Civol health post, thanks to sentinel surveillance, called the Catest network. It was a five-year-old girl who presented to this health post with flu-like symptoms. Samples were subsequently taken to look for arbovirosis and hemorrhagic fever,” the doctor explained.
Dr. Faye took part in a meeting of the Regional Epidemic Management Committee, in the presence of administrative authorities and health professionals.
He added that the test results came back positive for Rift Valley fever on September 30, prompting him to say that “the Matam region is in an epidemic.”
Investigations were then carried out to discover four symptomatic contact cases in the family, but also 300 similar cases found during the analysis of the consultation register in seven health posts in the Agnam area.
“Samples were taken for this purpose to see if they have or had this Rift Valley fever disease,” he said.
For prevention, Dr. Faye pointed out that it focuses on vector control, as the main route of transmission of the disease is by mosquito, while avoiding direct transmission, including handling sick animals with maintenance, milking and butchering of animals.
For his part, the Regional Director of Livestock, Doctor Ousmane Fall, clarified that the disease is a zoonosis, that is to say transmissible from animals to humans and vice versa in certain cases.
"The surveillance system was strengthened as soon as cases were discovered in the Saint-Louis region. For some time now, all suspected cases have been sampled as soon as we are notified of dense herd abortions, by going to the site to have samples sent to the laboratories," said Dr. Fall.
According to him, suspicions were reported in the department of Ranérou, in the commune of Houdallay, but also in that of Nabadji Civol, a commune in the department of Matam.
He said that samples have been taken and the results are expected in the coming days.
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Rift Valley Fever in Senegal: "The Matam region is in an epidemic," announces the Director of Health
Published on Oct 4, 2025, at 7:20 AMby Abdou Nar Dia
A case of Rift Valley fever has been confirmed and subsequently cured in the Matam region. Regional Health Director Dr. Moustapha Faye announced Friday that the region is now considered "in an epidemic situation," as four suspected cases have been identified within the family of the initial patient.
According to information reported by Sud Quotidien, the case was detected in the Thilogne district. It concerns a five-year-old girl who presented to the Agnam Civol health center with flu-like symptoms. The diagnosis was confirmed positive on September 30th following samples taken as part of the sentinel surveillance network. Investigations conducted by the health services identified four contact cases with symptoms in the family circle, as well as 300 similar cases recorded in the consultation registers of seven health centers in the area. Samples were taken for confirmation.
This outbreak in Matam is part of a national context where the disease is progressing. According to an official report from the Ministry of Health, as of October 1, Senegal had recorded 56 cases of Rift Valley Fever, including 8 deaths . The Saint-Louis region is the most affected with 54 patients, while the Louga and Matam regions each had one case, now cured.
In response to the situation, Dr. Faye stated that prevention efforts are focused on vector control, with mosquitoes being the main vector of transmission. He also emphasized the need to avoid direct transmission through handling sick animals. Health authorities in several regions are on high alert to prepare for any eventuality and strengthen protective measures within populations.
The animal aspect of this zoonosis, which can be transmitted to humans, is also under close surveillance. The Regional Director of Livestock, Dr. Ousmane Fall, confirmed that surveillance has been strengthened since the first cases appeared in the Saint-Louis region. Suspicions have been reported in herds in the communes of Houdallay (Ranérou department) and Nabadji Civol (Matam department), particularly following abortions. Samples have been taken, and the results are awaited.
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Press Release: Situation Update on Mpox and Rift Valley Fever (RVF) Epidemics as of October 3, 2025.
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Senegal: Rift Valley fever cases increase in the Saint-Louis region
Rift Valley fever (RVF), a viral disease transmitted from animals to humans, has caused eleven deaths in Saint-Louis, in northwestern Senegal. Since its outbreak on September 20, 2025, several dozen patients have been monitored by the Ministry of Health. Mobilization is underway to contain the disease.
Published on:06/10/2025 - 06:55
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With our correspondent in Dakar, Birahim Touré
In Senegal , seventy-eight people have contracted the disease, mainly in the Saint-Louis region. Dr. Abdoulaye Sall, deputy regional director of health in Saint-Louis, is coordinating the response to this outbreak of Rift Valley Fever , a viral zoonosis transmitted by mosquitoes that can affect various domestic animals and humans: " Transmission is mixed, directly from animals and vector-borne with mosquito bites. A vaccination campaign is being organized by livestock services. Wherever there are outbreaks, they are vaccinating animals that can transmit the disease, mainly livestock. It is a multi-sectoral response, as with all zoonotic diseases. "
Faced with the threat, several government agencies are on alert. The Senegalese Minister of Health himself traveled to Saint-Louis at the end of last week to support the various response teams deployed on the ground.
Faced with the virulence of the epidemic, an awareness campaign has begun among the population, notably with messages on social networks and door-to-door canvassing in Saint-Louis. A call for blood donations has been launched to respond to the hemorrhagic forms of Rift Valley fever.
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Communiqué: Situation Update on the Mpox and Rift Valley Fever (RVF) Epidemics as of October 5, 2025.
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Senegal reports 17 deaths in Rift Valley Fever outbreak
Published October 10, 2025 1:12am
DAKAR — Senegal has recorded 17 deaths from Rift Valley Fever (RVF), a health ministry official said on Thursday, apparently the deadliest outbreak in decades.
The 119 cases were concentrated in northern Senegal, a major livestock-producing region, heightening concern about further spread, said Dr Boly Diop, the ministry's head of RVF surveillance...Comment
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Rift Valley Fever: Epidemic Gains Ground, Fatick Region Joins Affected Regions
Published on 10/10/2025 at 3:40 p.m. - Updated on 10/10/2025 at 3:40 p.m.
By Khadija Sene
The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene announced this Friday that Rift Valley fever (RVF) has caused 18 deaths in Senegal since its appearance on September 21.
According to the latest official statement, the country now has 140 confirmed cases. Initially concentrated in the regions of Saint-Louis, Louga, and Matam, the epidemic has now spread to Fatick, where a new case has been recorded.
Health authorities are calling on the public to be vigilant and to respect preventive measures, while continuing epidemiological surveillance efforts to stem the spread of the virus.
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