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Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone - Lassa fever outbreak (DG ECHO) (ECHO Daily Flash of 26 November 2019)

  • The Ministry of Health and Sanitation of Sierra Leone has taken urgent public health actions following reported cases of Lassa fever. Between 30 October-25 November 2019, 7 cases and 3 deaths were reported, including 3 laboratory confirmed, 2 probable (deceased) and 2 suspected.

  • A total of 45 contacts have been listed as of 23 November, including 29 health workers.