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  • WHO: Yellow fever outbreaks in Congo, Angola under control

    Source: http://www.africanews.com/2016/09/13...under-control/

    WHO: Yellow fever outbreaks in Congo, Angola under control
    2 hours ago
    Switzerland

    The World Health Organisation has announced that a yellow fever outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola has now been contained.

    The outbreak which has killed more than 400 people has been brought under control after a major vaccination campaign.

    ?One good news is that these outbreaks are under control now. We have not had any new cases in Angola since 23rd June, and since 12th July in DRC,? said WHO Director of Infectious Hazard Management, Sylvie Briand.

    According to WHO, the level of vaccinations in Angola, as well as the DRC and border regions has aided curb the spread of the disease...
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