Fatick : Un deuxième cas de fièvre de la vallée du Rift confirmé à Dioffior
A new case of Rift Valley fever (RVF) has been confirmed in the commune of Dioffior, announced the Fatick Regional Health Director, Dr. Assane Ndiaye. The affected person is a herder in his forties, who recently returned from Dahra Djolof, in the northwest of the country.
This is the second case recorded in the Fatick medical region, a week after the detection of a first case in the town of Mame Mindiss.
According to Dr. Ndiaye, an investigation team was dispatched to the scene to strengthen epidemiological surveillance and ensure the patient's care and follow-up with his contacts.
Health authorities are calling on the public to be vigilant while reiterating preventive measures, including hygiene and protection against mosquitoes, which carry the disease.
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