Health Minister of Sierra Leone, Soccoh Kabia, said on Thursday that Medical and aid official in the country are preparing for an anticipated outbreak of Lassa fever. The disease claims about 200 lives every year.
The viral infection "is endemic over this period in the eastern district of the country", including the third largest city, Kenema, and the outlying towns of Tongo Field and Panguma in the diamond mining belt, Kabia said.
"We are studying the current situation and ...
Health Minister of Sierra Leone, Soccoh Kabia, said on Thursday that Medical and aid official in the country are preparing for an anticipated outbreak of Lassa fever. The disease claims about 200 lives every year.
The viral infection "is endemic over this period in the eastern district of the country", including the third largest city, Kenema, and the outlying towns of Tongo Field and Panguma in the diamond mining belt, Kabia said.
"We are studying the current situation and ...