Senegal records 17 deaths in rare major outbreak of Rift Valley Fever

Senegal has reported 17 deaths from Rift Valley fever, marking a significant outbreak of this viral disease, primarily affecting the livestock-producing northern region of the country.

• The outbreak of Rift Valley fever in Senegal has led to 17 fatalities and 119 reported cases, predominantly in the northern livestock-producing region.
• The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring the situation closely as the disease is transmitted by mosquitoes, posing risks to both livestock and human health.
• The World Health Organization has been alerted to this rare outbreak of Rift Valley fever in Senegal, emphasizing the need for immediate public health responses.