Rift

An epidemic of Rift Valley fever, a viral disease that mainly affects cattle and can also infect humans, is currently affecting zebo herds in several regions of the country. It is transmitted by mosquito bites, the virus' agent. The Malagasy authorities have taken action. The epidemic began in February and the Pasteur Institute confirmed several outbreaks of the disease in early April. A total of 473 dead zebras were listed, out of a total of about 19,000 animals for four regions, or 35 affected municipalities in the…

In Mauritania, about ten people have died in recent days in several regions of the country after consuming meat or milk contaminated by farm animals suffering from burnout. The disease has been raging in the country since 15 September. From our correspondent in Nouakchott, The first cases of gorge in the valley was recorded in Tagant, at central Mauritania. But also in Brakna to the south and in the two Hods near the border with Mali. A total of 24 cases have been reported, but half have resulted in death in humans.…