The World Health Organization announced on Tuesday that the largest ever round of yellow fever vaccinations, for about 12 million people, would be launched in three West African countries next week.
"The largest ever drive against yellow fever is going to kick off in three countries in West Africa next Monday," said WHO spokeswoman Aphaluck Bhatiasevi.
Yellow Fever | Acute Viral Hemorrhagic Fever - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Yellow fever is a hemorrhagic fever that is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and it can lead to liver failure and death.
Yellow fever is a hemorrhagic fever that is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and it can lead to liver failure and death.
The vaccination drive, which is also backed by the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders (MSF), was launched in 13 West African countries at the end of 2007.
Some 29 million people have been vaccinated against yellow fever so far, according to the WHO.
About Mosquito Diseases
Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.
The UN health agency has blamed deforestation, urban growth, climate change and low levels of immunization for resurgence of the disease in recent years, mainly in South America and in Africa.
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WHO Confirms Yellow Fever Outbreak in Paraguay
Seven cases of yellow fever have been confirmed and another four suspected in Paraguay, following an outbreak in nearby Brazil, the World Health Organisation announced Wednesday.
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Man Succumbs To Yellow Fever In Brazil
Brazil's health ministry confirmed on Friday a 38-year-old man died of yellow fever and said it was investigating eight other possible cases linked to disease.
Brazil's health ministry confirmed on Friday a 38-year-old man died of yellow fever and said it was investigating eight other possible cases linked to disease.
