A yellow fever outbreak in Colombia has prompted a nationwide health emergency, with 74 confirmed cases and 34 deaths since last year. The central-western Tolima region is facing the highest number of cases.
The Colombian government declared a nationwide health emergency late on Wednesday, April 16, due to an alarming rise in yellow fever cases. As of the latest report, 74 people have been confirmed to have contracted the virus, resulting in 34 deaths since the start of 2024.
Yellow fever, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, has seen its most critical outbreak in Tolima, a region in central-west Colombia, where 22 cases have been detected. To curb the spread of the virus, the government has set up medical tents at the transport terminal in Bogotá.
Health Minister Guillermo Alfonso Jaramillo urged citizens to vaccinate themselves, stressing the importance of taking preventative measures, especially for those planning to travel. "Yes, it is worrying, and we must be aware of vaccinating ourselves to prevent it. Those of us who are going to travel must avoid bringing the virus," said Viviana Quintero, a Colombian citizen.
The Aedes and Haemagogus mosquitoes, which transmit the disease, have been the main vector for the outbreak.
The Persian Gulf is becoming an increasingly important partner for Uzbekistan’s technology sector. ICTWEE...
Heavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides that killed 56 people in India, while in Nepal, 14 have...
British police have arrested five men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after a major security incident was declared near RAF Fairf...
Leaders from around the world are gathering in New York for the latest session of the United Nations General Assembly, with conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, global security, trade, artificial intelligence, climate change and economic development dominating the agenda.
Iran has called for a diplomatic solution after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected its Hormuz proposal, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was awaiting a definitive U.S. response through mediators.
Iran on Saturday awaited a U.S. response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the Middle East war after the Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump had rejected the deal.
Six people have died after a two-storey residential building in a tourist area of central Athens collapsed, the Greek fire brigade said on Saturday (26 September), following an explosion that the mayor said was likely linked to gas infrastructure.
British police have arrested five men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after a major security incident was declared near RAF Fairford, a British air base used by U.S. air forces in Gloucestershire, England.
British police have arrested five men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after a major security incident was declared near RAF Fairford, a British air base used by U.S. air forces in Gloucestershire, England.
Afghanistan’s defence ministry says its forces killed 28 fighters and wounded 32 others in the eastern province of Nuristan after a group allegedly crossed the border from Pakistan.
South African police are searching for suspects after two separate shootings killed 27 people and injured 26 others within hours, highlighting the country’s persistent problem with gun violence.
Heavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides that killed 56 people in India, while in Nepal, 14 have died and another 11 are missing, with authorities there warning on Sunday that more flash floods are possible.
Six people have died after a two-storey residential building in a tourist area of central Athens collapsed, the Greek fire brigade said on Saturday (26 September), following an explosion that the mayor said was likely linked to gas infrastructure.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment