MoH investigates suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever in Yirol East, Eastern Lakes State

The National Ministry of Health has sent a team of five doctors to investigate suspected viral haemorrhagic fever which has killed three people in Yirol East county.

Dr. Mathew Tut says  a multi-sectoral response was launched by the Ministry of Health, WHO and other experts from the human and animal health for an in-depth investigation to establish the cause of deaths in three people,  as well as reported deaths and abortions in domestic animals and wild birds. 

Dr. Matthew Tut, says the team is expected to collect samples for further investigation after eight goats and wild birds were found dead.

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