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Situation
Angola As of 15 May 2016 the Angola Ministry of Health has reported 2 420 suspected cases with 298 deaths and 736 laboratory confirmed cases in 14 of the 18 provinces.
Democratic Republic of Congo
As of 11 May, DRC has reported 551 suspected cases with 55 deaths and 43 confirmed cases 41
imported from Angola and two autochthonous.
Namibia
On 28 April the Ministry of Health of Namibia reported one suspected case of yellow fever, imported from Angola. This case was reported to be negative on 6 May.
Kenya
As of 11 May, Kenya as reported two confirmed cases imported from Angola.
China
As of 11 May, China as reported 11 confirmed cases imported from Angola.
European Medical Corps Mission in Angola
- Deployment: 10-20 May
- Experts from the European Commission, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and from Germany, Portugal, Belgium.
- Aim: develop a better understanding of the outbreak, examine what further expert support is needed by the country, and assess the implications for Europe and for Europeans travelling in the region.
- Close cooperation with the Ministry of Health, WHO and other international organisations.
- Field visits in the Luanda, Huila and Huambo provinces.