Mauritania reports first death from Rift Valley Fever since 2022

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Mauritania reports first death from Rift Valley Fever since 2022
Mauritanian authorities on Sunday reported the first death from Rift Valley Fever since 2022.​
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Mauritanian authorities on Sunday reported the first death from Rift Valley Fever since 2022.

A Health Ministry statement said a citizen arriving from a neighbouring country showed symptoms of a haemorrhagic fever. Tests confirmed that he was infected with Rift Valley Fever and died later from the disease.

The ministry said 10 people, who had previous contact with the deceased citizen, were quarantined, though none of them have yet shown symptoms of the fever.​..

 

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Ministry of Health announces death of citizen due to Rift Valley fever

Rosso
On 10:29 PM | 27 Sep 2025

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The Ministry of Health announced in a statement on Saturday the death of a citizen from a neighboring country, following his infection with Rift Valley fever.

The ministry explained that the emergency room of the Rosso Regional Hospital Center admitted a citizen suffering from advanced symptoms of hemorrhagic fever yesterday, Friday, indicating that he was immediately isolated in the hospital and that preventive measures were taken. A sample was taken and sent to the National Institute of Public Health Research for the necessary tests, which confirmed his infection with Rift Valley fever.

The ministry added that regional services have begun identifying contacts, which number 10 so far, and that no symptoms have appeared in them.

Following this new epidemic, the Minister of Health, Mr. Mohamed Mahmoud Ely Mahmoud, chaired an emergency meeting via videoconference, with the participation of the various parties concerned at the central and regional levels, according to the press release. It was indicated that it was decided during the meeting to form a crisis committee to investigate this emergency situation, monitor its development and take appropriate measures to limit any potential risk, and to send a mission from the National Center for Emergency Operations in Public Health (MALADH) to deepen the investigation and actively search for contact cases.

According to the statement, the Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with partners and relevant authorities, and reassures the national public that it will keep it informed of developments as they occur, and in complete transparency.

He called on all citizens to be vigilant, to respect health guidelines and to go immediately to the nearest health facility if they experience symptoms such as fever, bleeding or severe fatigue.

He also called for avoiding contact with sick or dead animals and using means of protection against mosquito bites; and for slaughtering livestock in slaughterhouses under sanitary control.

It should be noted that Rift Valley fever is a disease that can usually appear during the periods following the rainy seasons, especially in rural areas where contact with livestock and mosquitoes is frequent.

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Epidemiological situation of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Nouakchott, September 29, 2025

The Ministry of Health informs the Mauritanian population that it has confirmed three cases of Rift Valley Fever (RVF), which unfortunately led to the death of the affected people in the wilayas of Trarza (Rosso), Brakna (Alég) and Assaba (Kiffa).

Situation under control

Faced with this situation, health authorities immediately activated the epidemic response plan. A national crisis committee has been established and is working in coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO) and our technical partners to contain the spread of this disease.

It is important to emphasize that no transmission from one person to another has been scientifically established for this disease.

Ongoing epidemiological investigations confirm that the identified cases are linked to contact with infected animals or their products.

What is Rift Valley Fever?

RVF is a viral disease that primarily affects livestock (sheep, goats, cattle, camels) and can occasionally affect humans. In the majority of cases (over 98%), infection in humans remains mild, manifesting itself with flu-like symptoms: fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue.

How is the disease transmitted?

Transmission to humans occurs mainly through:
• Direct contact with the blood or organs of infected animals during slaughter or handling
• Consumption of raw milk or undercooked meat from infected animals
• Bites from infected mosquitoes (rarer)

The disease is NOT transmitted from person to person.

Preventive measures for the population

The Ministry of Health calls on all citizens, particularly breeders, butchers and veterinarians, to strictly respect the following measures:

For livestock professionals:
• Wear gloves and protective equipment when handling sick animals
• Immediately report any unexplained abortions in the herd to the veterinary services
• Avoid direct contact with animal blood and bodily fluids
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water
For the entire population:
• Cook meat thoroughly before consumption
• Boil the milk before drinking it
• Avoid consuming animal blood
• Use mosquito nets and repellents, especially at nightfall
• Consult a health center immediately in case of fever, headache or muscle pain
Increased surveillance

The epidemiological surveillance system has been strengthened across the country. All health facilities have been alerted and trained to manage suspected cases early. Rapid investigation teams have been deployed to affected areas.

Message of reassurance

The Ministry of Health reassures the population that:
• The situation is under control and is being rigorously monitored
• Health services are fully mobilized and have the necessary resources
• Preventive measures, if followed, are very effective
• Cooperation with international organizations guarantees optimal support
Call for collective responsibility

In light of this situation, we call on all citizens to demonstrate responsibility by implementing preventive measures and avoiding the spread of unfounded rumors. Official information will be provided exclusively by the Ministry of Health.

For updated information, follow the official channels of the Ministry of Health.

Together, let’s prevent and protect our health!

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October 1, 2025

Trarza: Worrying spread of Rift Valley fever among camel herds

Health officials are concerned about the rapid spread of Rift Valley fever among camel herds in the Trarza province of southwest Mauritania.

According to local sources, the most affected areas are the Rkiz and Boutilimit departments, where numerous suspected cases have been reported in recent days. The disease, transmitted primarily by mosquitoes and contact with infected animals, poses a major risk to livestock farmers, already weakened by climatic and economic conditions.

Veterinary and health services are being mobilized to identify outbreaks, take samples and launch awareness campaigns among rural populations on preventive measures: avoid all direct contact with sick animals, boil milk, cook meat thoroughly, and report any abnormal mortality in livestock.

No measures restricting the movement of livestock have yet been announced, but authorities are calling for maximum vigilance throughout the region.

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Rift Valley fever, diphtheria: Health Minister calls for vigilance

On 11:04 PM | 1 Oct 2025
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In turn, the Minister of Health reviewed the current epidemiological situation. He stated that six cases of Rift Valley fever have been detected, three of which have caused loss of life. According to the minister, this is a phenomenon that the country has experienced periodically since 2022, causing dozens of deaths out of around a hundred recorded cases. It often occurs during heavy rains.

The minister reassured that the necessary measures have been taken to ensure the necessary response. He emphasized the importance of prevention, by avoiding risky contact with animals and their products. Undercooked food or milk from an animal carrying the virus can transmit it to humans. He urged people to be extra vigilant and to get tested if they show signs so that they can be treated by the appropriate services.
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October 5, 2025

The Ministry of Livestock announces three new outbreaks of Rift Valley fever in Nouakchott

The Ministry of Livestock announced on Saturday evening the appearance of three new outbreaks of Rift Valley fever in the capital Nouakchott, affecting the departments of Toujounine, Ksar and Tevragh-Zeina.

With these new cases, the total number of outbreaks recorded across the country now stands at 17, spread across six interior wilayas and the capital, according to the latest update published by the ministry.

The statement said laboratory tests confirmed 86 positive cases out of a total of 284 samples tested so far.

In the same context, the Ministry of Health indicated that three people have died among the six confirmed cases of fever, while the health and veterinary authorities continue to intensify vigilance and closely monitor the epidemiological situation.

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Report on the Situation of the Rift Valley Fever Epidemic 2025

Dated 5/10/2025

Mauritania is currently facing a wave of Rift Valley Fever, with the first outbreak recorded on September 15, 2025, in the village of Al-Sham, in the Dar El-Barka municipality in the Boki district of Brakna province.

As of October 4, 2025, veterinary services have recorded a total of 17 outbreaks distributed across 15 districts in eight provinces, as shown in the image.

They also denied the suspicion of eight outbreaks after analyzing 307 samples, of which 86 were positive.

It is worth noting that the positive cases in both Lekser and Toujounine were not accompanied by any symptoms.

Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a seasonal, zoonotic viral disease that primarily infects animals through mosquito bites. It can be transmitted to humans through direct contact with the blood and organs of infected animals, as well as through contact with animal tissue during slaughter or assisted births, other unsafe contact with infected animals, and the consumption of milk and meat contaminated with the virus.

Simultaneous abortions and the death of young animals are among the most common symptoms of Rift Valley Fever in animals, especially when accompanied by mosquito and vector activity and fever in humans.

It is worth noting that veterinary services have begun early monitoring of this disease, starting last August, by equipping 32 scouting herds of small ruminants in wetlands across the country, which has enabled the detection of the two outbreaks in Mektaa Lahjar and Tamcheket. Upon the emergence of the first outbreak, the Ministry's central and regional departments heightened their vigilance, increasing monitoring, tracking, and rapid reporting, as well as taking samples and sending them promptly to the reference laboratory in Nouakchott to confirm or deny suspicions.

This was in addition to tightening control and inspection of meat in slaughterhouses and slaughterhouses.

Technical departments also conducted awareness campaigns for citizens through the media about the dangers of this disease, its transmission methods, and prevention.

In light of this alarming situation, the Ministry recommends that citizens adhere to the following guidelines:
- Avoid direct contact with sick or dead animals.
- Heat milk and cook meat thoroughly.
- Use protective equipment when handling animals.
- Immediately report any deaths or any symptoms suggestive of this epidemic.
- Take measures to protect animals from mosquito bites by using insecticides.

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October 8, 2025

FVR: 26 outbreaks confirmed, Ministry of Livestock sounds the alarm

The Ministry of Livestock has announced a significant increase in the number of Rift Valley fever outbreaks, which now stand at 26, spread across 20 departments in 10 wilayas of the country.

In an official statement, the ministry said that 465 samples were analyzed, of which 111 tested positive, confirming the active presence of the virus in several areas. Eleven additional outbreaks are still being verified.

Faced with this worrying situation, the Ministry calls for vigilance and mobilization from all stakeholders in the livestock sector, as well as rural populations. It recommends avoiding direct contact with sick or dead animals, boiling milk, cooking meat thoroughly, and using protective equipment when handling animals.

The ministry also calls for immediate reporting of any suspicious mortality or any symptoms that may suggest this viral disease. It also stresses the need to protect herds against mosquito bites, the main vectors of the fever, by using appropriate insecticides.

Rift Valley fever poses a serious threat to animal and human health, as well as to the pastoral economy. The ministry emphasizes that only coordinated and preventive action will be able to contain this epidemic.

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Rift Valley Fever Epidemic Situation Report 2025
On 10/11/2025

Mauritania is currently facing a wave of Rift Valley Fever, with the first outbreak recorded on September 15, 2025, in the village of Cham, in the Dar El Barka municipality, in the Bokki district of Brakna province.

As of October 11, 2025, veterinary services have recorded a total of 44 outbreaks distributed across 22 districts in ten states, as shown in the image.

It also denied the suspicion of 24 hotspots, after analyzing 715 samples, of which 192 were positive.

It is noteworthy that the positive cases in Tevragh Zeina, Lekser and Toujounine were not accompanied by any symptoms.

Rift Valley Fever is a seasonal, zoonotic viral disease that primarily infects animals through mosquito bites. It can be transmitted to humans through direct contact with the blood and organs of infected animals, as well as through contact with animal tissues during slaughter or assisted births, other unprotected contact with infected animals, and the consumption of milk and meat contaminated with the virus.

Synchronous miscarriages and death of young animals are among the most common symptoms of Rift Valley fever in animals, especially when accompanied by mosquito and vector activity and fever in humans.

It is worth noting that the veterinary services have begun early monitoring of this disease, starting last August, by equipping 32 detection herds of small ruminants in wetlands throughout the country, which made it possible to discover the two foci of Mektaa Lahjar and Tamchekett.

When the first outbreak appeared, the Ministry's central and regional departments raised their alert level and increased monitoring, tracking, rapid reporting, and the taking of samples and sending them quickly to the reference laboratory in Nouakchott to confirm or deny suspicions.

This is in addition to tightening control and inspection of meat in slaughterhouses and slaughtering areas.

The technical services also carried out awareness campaigns for citizens through the media about the danger of this disease, its transmission methods, and its prevention.

In light of this alarming situation, the Ministry recommends that citizens adhere to the following guidelines:
- Avoid direct contact with sick or dead animals.
- Heat milk and cook meat well.
- Use protective equipment when handling animals.
- Immediately report any deaths or any symptoms indicating this epidemic.
- Take preventive measures for animals against mosquito bites by using insecticides.

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October 14, 2025​

Diphtheria and Rift Valley Fever in Assaba: The Situation Worsens, the Silence of the Authorities Is Worrying

The Assaba region is currently facing a worrying dual health crisis. Ninety-seven cases of diphtheria have been recorded there, including seven deaths in the commune of Tenaha and another in Kankossa, according to a health official interviewed by the Kiffa News Agency.

The same official specified that the majority of patients have recovered, and that to date, only 10 patients remain under medical surveillance.

Meanwhile, nine cases of Rift Valley fever have been treated in the region. Four patients have died, while four others remain hospitalized at the Kiffa Hospital Center. Two of the reported cases came from regions outside Assaba.

Despite the gravity of the situation, local health authorities have maintained a near-total silence, with no public communication on the progress of the two epidemics. This lack of transparency is disturbing public opinion and raising many questions.

For many local stakeholders, this lack of transparency risks compromising prevention efforts by preventing the population from adopting the necessary protective measures. Without clear information, citizens feel left to their own devices and tend to neglect basic health rules.

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October 16, 2025

36 deaths from diphtheria and Rift Valley fever

The government spokes person Malainine Ould Eyih, who is also the acting Minister of Traditional Crafts and Trades, announced Wednesday evening that 36 people have lost their lives in recent weeks following epidemics of diphtheria and Rift Valley fever.

During the weekly press briefing held after the Council of Ministers, the minister specified that23 deaths were attributed to diphtheria and 13 to Rift Valley fever.

According to the data provided, 436 cases of diphtheria have been reported so far, while 36 confirmed cases of Rift Valley fever have been recorded in different parts of the country.

Although the epidemiological situation is showing signs of stabilization, Malainine Ould Eyih insisted on the importance of maintaining preventive measures. "We are seeing a gradual decline in both diseases, but this must in no way lead to a relaxation," he insisted.

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Diphtheria and Rift Valley Fever: Mauritania on alert!

Essi Akofa 9 hours. In the news , Africa top success

Mauritania has recorded a total of 36 deaths from diphtheria and Rift Valley fever in recent weeks. The government has announced that both diseases have "entered a phase of decline."
According to the government spokesperson, 23 people died from diphtheria, while 13 deaths were recorded due to Rift Valley fever.

However, the Mauritanian government warns: this positive development "must not be a reason to relax preventive measures . "

Diphtheria is a contagious infectious disease that affects the central nervous system and other organs, resulting in death by asphyxiation. It is characterized by throat pain, fever, swollen neck glands, and weakness.

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an acute viral disease that primarily affects livestock and is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes, contact with infected animals, or consumption of animal products. It manifests in humans as fever, headache, and muscle and joint pain.

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Hemorrhagic fever: 404 cases and 42 deaths in Mauritania and Senegal according to the WHO

Sahara Media1 day ago

The World Health Organization announced that it had recorded 404 confirmed human cases of hemorrhagic fever, including 42 deaths in Mauritania and Senegal, between September 20 and October 30, 2025, while warnings were issued about the high risk of the infection spreading in the region.

The organization explained that current environmental and climatic conditions, including periods of heavy rainfall and the proliferation of mosquitoes, have contributed to creating an environment conducive to a wider spread of the disease, particularly in rural areas where agricultural and animal activity is intense.

The WHO has assessed the current risk level as high at the national level in Mauritania and Senegal, medium at the regional level, but low at the global level for the time being.

She called for the adoption of a "one health" approach, which integrates human, animal and environmental health to ensure an effective and comprehensive response reducing the risks of cross-border transmission.

The WHO stressed the need to intensify field surveillance and adherence to individual prevention measures, such as the use of insecticides and the wearing of protective equipment for livestock workers, while raising awareness among local communities about the dangers of direct contact with infected animals.

The organization also stressed that controlling the hemorrhagic fever epidemic requires close cooperation between the ministries of health, agriculture and environment of both countries, as well as support from international organizations to provide the prevention equipment and laboratories needed for early detection and isolation of cases.

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Disease Outbreak News

Rift Valley fever- Mauritania and Senegal

5 November 2025
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Description of the situation

Mauritania

Human cases: Between 27 September and 30 October 2025, a total of 46 confirmed human cases of RVF, including 14 associated deaths (case fatality ratio: 30%), were reported in eleven districts from thirteen regions (wilayas), three of which share international borders: Assaba (bordering Mali to the south), Brakna and Trarza (both bordering Senegal along the Senegal River). Out of a total of 190 samples tested, 46 were positive, i.e. a positivity rate of 24.2%.

Animal cases: On 30 October 2025, the Mauritanian Ministry of Animal Resources reported a total of 62 animal outbreaks, with 235 positive samples out of 1106 collected and tested. The first animal cases, involving goats and dromedaries, were reported in August 2025. A total of 235 animal cases, including 71 deaths (two in camels and 14 in goats), have been reported in Aioun (Hodh El Gharbi region) and Timbedra (Hodh Ech Chargui region), both located in the southeast near the border with Mali, as well as in Maghta Lahjar (Brakna region) in the center of the country. In the Brakna region, 46 animal cases and 55 deaths have been reported to WOAH. Affected species include sheep, goats, dromedaries and cattle.

RVF is endemic in Mauritania. The last major outbreak occurred in 2022, with 47 confirmed human cases, including 23 deaths (case fatality ratio 49%), mainly affecting pastoralists in nine of the fifteen regions. During this outbreak, cattle, camels and small ruminants were also affected, with positivity rates in animals approaching 21.2%.
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Mauritania - Rift Valley fever virus (Inf. with) - Follow up report 2
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START DATE
2025/09/15
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CONFIRMATION DATE
2025/09/15
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REPORT DATE
2025/11/12
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