May 16, 2012

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Feb 9, 2012

Yellow Fever Outbreaks in Cameroon and Ghana Prompt Vaccination Campaigns

By Katharina Schwan

Northern Cameroon reported 23 cases of yellow fever in six districts since October. Seven patients have passed away. In an effort to curb the spread of the virus, the GAVI Alliance, UN Central...

yellow fever, Cameroon, ghana, vaccination

Aug 4, 2011

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Cerebrospinal Meningitis Outbreak in Ghana Leaves 5 Dead

By healthmap

An outbreak of CSM, commonly known as cerebrospinal meningitis, in the New Nsuta community of Obuasi Municipality in Ghana, has killed 5 and infected 17 individuals. It has not yet been established...

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Mar 18, 2011

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Meningitis in Ghana and the United States

By healthmap

Fifteen people have died from meningitis in Ghana’s Upper West Region with over 100 cases reported. Ghana is located in the Meningitis Belt of sub-Saharan Africa where the highest rates of...

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