The Institute Pasteur reconfirmed the recent outbreak as yellow fever. By 24 Nov, 44 suspected cases and 14 deaths had been reported from West and South Kordofan.
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Numbers of suspected yellow fever cases and deaths increase
By 13 Nov, 36 suspected cases and 10 deaths had been reported from West and South Kordofan. The schedule of a vaccination campaign depends on reconfirmation of the diagnosis.
Yellow fever outbreak in West Kordofan
Between 3 October and 6 November, 22 suspected cases of yellow fever were reported, including eight deaths. Positive samples were sent out for re-confirmation procedures.
Sudan: Yellow fever vaccination campaign reaches 93% of targeted population in Darfur
As of 6 January, the total number of suspected cases has reached 849, including 171 deaths (case fatality rate of 20.1%)
Yellow Fever vaccination campaign in Darfur to continue to Phase III
Highlights As of 19 December 2012, 26% of Nyala’s targeted population as well as 88% of the targeted population of Forbranga locality in West Darfur were vaccinated against yellow fever during Phase II of the vaccination campaign. The campaign commenced on 9 December in West Darfur, 17 December...
Phase 2 of Yellow Fever vaccination campaign in Darfur will target 1.2 million people
As of 4 December 2012, the yellow fever vaccination coverage for Central Darfur was 77%, for North Darfur – 88.5%, South Darfur – 55% and West Darfur – 91.5%. The total number of suspected cases has reached 732, including 165 deaths (case fatality rate of 22.5%).
Sudan: Yellow fever vaccination campaigns reach more than half of targeted population
Preparations are underway for the second phase of the vaccination campaign with support from NGOs working in targeted localities.
Yellow fever outbreak spreads to 26 localities in Darfur, kills 116 people
A 10-day vaccination campaign will start on 24 Nov targeting 2.4 million people in South, North, Central and West Darfur.