An outbreak of Rift Valley fever has killed up to 100 people in Sudan and is threatening the lives of many more. For humans, contracting Rift Valley fever is often fatal, as there is no effective vaccine and the disease is easily spread from animals to people.
That is why the World Health Organisation (WHO) is so concerned about the outbreak in Sudan, with officials saying more than 320 people have been infected. There is no sign that the disease is being contained.
It is believed animal herders initially contracted the disease from their livestock through contaminated blood or from mosquito bites. © 2007 Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Comment and add to the story without registration, but keep the comments meaningful please. Links are not accepted.
