Rift Valley Fever primarily is an illness of livestock such as sheep, goats and camel. Photo Credit: AFP
Health officials in Niger have confirmed the outbreak of Rift Valley Fever which has killed at least 32 people since August this year.
This type of fever is common among domesticated animals like cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and camels. The virus spread by mosquitoes can infect and cause illness in humans.
The AFP news agency reported that Niger’s health ministry has in a statement said the epidemic has affected some 230 people in the Tahoua town of the western region.
AFP also reports that the mortality rate has fallen from 50% three months ago to 14% thanks due to government information campaign.
Common symptoms of the disease among humans includes headaches and bleeding from the gums and nose.
Source: Africafeeds.com
