The Colombian Ministry of Health has declared a health emergency due to yellow fever, implementing mass vaccination and mobility restrictions to contain the outbreak, which has resulted in 79 cases and 36 deaths. The government of Gustavo Petro is leading the response with a focus on public health and equity. Related: Emergency in Colombia: Petro […]

Colombia’s yellow fever outbreak totals 54 cases and 22 deaths, with a 40.7% fatality rate. The Ministry of Health declares an alert in 388 municipalities and prioritizes vaccination as the virus spreads to non-endemic zones. Related: Colombia is facing its worst yellow fever outbreak in decades, with 54 confirmed cases and 22 deaths since October […]

On Tuesday, South Sudan and UN agencies launched a reactive yellow fever vaccination campaign as part of the preventive response intervention following the confirmation of two cases. RELATED: Over 11 Mln People Displaced in Sudan The campaign is targeting about 610,000 individuals aged nine months to 65 years in Yambio, Tambura Ezo, Ibba, and Maridi […]