Tag: West Africa

Lassa Fever: What causes Lassa Fever? Know the symptoms, causes and treatment method

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Lassa Fever: What causes Lassa Fever? Know the symptoms, causes and treatment method

A case of Lassa fever was reported in West Africa. Due to this, a patient also died. The person who died from the disease was kept in isolation at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center in Iowa City. He died on the afternoon of 29 October. Know the symptoms of Lassa fever and how it can be treated.  What is Lassa fever? Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease caused by the Lassa virus. It is spread by a rat called Mastomys natalensis. Which is found in…

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African country Mali is under attack Suspected Jihadists Kidnap Over 110 People In three buses

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African country Mali is under attack Suspected Jihadists Kidnap Over 110 People In three buses

Kidnapping in Mali: Jihadists have taken captive more than 110 civilians in the West African nation of Mali. Sources have given this information. According to an NDTV report, an official said that three buses carrying civilians were stopped by “jihadists” on 16 April. They then forced the vehicles and passengers to move towards a forest between Bandigara and Bankas. “We are trying to secure the release of more than 110 passengers on three buses that were hijacked by jihadists,” an official said, according to an Associated Press report. However, another…

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