Disease Outbreaks
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Epidemic and pandemic-prone diseases threaten public health security. These include diseases such as cholera, meningitis, avian influenza, and viral haemorrhagic fevers for which the region reports considerably high incidence and mortality rates. They can be responsible for high levels of disease and death and have a devastating impact on the economies of the Region.
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Essential and actionable measures for enhancing country preparedness for Viral Haemorrhagic Fever outbreaks in the WHO African Region
The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) faces a growing challenge in managing viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) outbreaks in the Region, including a range of serious pathogens: Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, yellow fever, dengue, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, and Rift Valley fever.
