Mauritania’s Health Ministry on Thursday confirmed one death from Rift Valley fever in Rosso, a southern town on the border with Senegal.
The ministry said the victim was a citizen arriving from a neighboring country who had developed advanced hemorrhagic fever symptoms. He was immediately isolated at a local hospital, and laboratory tests conducted by the National Institute of Public Health confirmed the infection.
Authorities said 10 people identified as contacts have been traced, though none have shown symptoms so far.
In response, the ministry established a crisis committee to investigate the case and monitor developments. A mission from the National Center for Public Health Emergency Operations was also dispatched to conduct field investigations and active case-finding.
The ministry urged citizens to remain vigilant, follow health guidelines, and seek medical care if they develop symptoms such as fever, bleeding, or severe fatigue.
Rift Valley fever often emerges after rainy seasons, particularly in rural areas where people are in close contact with livestock and mosquitoes, the main vectors of the disease.
add your comment
Terms of publication : Not to offend the writer, people, sacred things, or attack religions or the divine self, and refrain from racist incitement and insults.