Mauritania - Rift Valley Fever in Aoujeft Kills 17 People

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This article is from November 1st, and refers to the first outbreak (Amogjar), but I only now found it.

http://sosabbere.asso.st/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=855:adrarsante--urgent-une-fievre-inconnue-emporte-deux-jeunes-filles-et-alitent-4-personnes&catid=1:actualites&Itemid=14

Adrar / Health: URGENT: fever unknown wins two young girls and alitent 4 people.

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Mauvais Bad Tr?s bien Well
Lundi, 01 Novembre 2010 15:45 Monday, November 1, 2010 3:45 p.m.
This doctor has brought a serious case is currently hospitalized in the hospital Atar and being evacuated its mission to Nouakchott.Pendant three others came after him to the hospital in Atar. The case of the latter seems not matter as the director of the hospital. While parents speak ill of food poisoning due to consumption of camel meat for several days or insecticide sprayers left by anti-locust, physicians themselves do not seem to determine the disease. They plausieurs blood samples and others that they are about to send in specialized laboratories.
Ely Salem Khayar / Adrar.info Ely Salem KHAYARI / Adrar.info

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http://www.journaltahalil.com/

Deaths at Aoujeft following a "mystery disease"
15/11/2010

Nine people died in different localities Aoujeft (moughataa the wilaya of Adrar) as a result of an "unknown illness" revealed Mohamed Ould Elmoctar Hmein Amar Mayor Aoujeft. He said one death was recorded Monday, November 15 in the locality of "Tennoumert" ... Where two people died yesterday.
. Other deaths from this "unknown disease" had been reported several days ago by the Mauritanian media.

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Re: Mauritania - Unknown Fever of Amogjar continue to kill

I have sent items on this thread a few times to ProMED. The latest submittal:

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Subject: Mauritania - Aoujeft: A mysterious fever kills five people in the town
Date: Nov 15, 2010 9:10 PM

For some reason they have not picked it up.

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Malnutrition?

http://www.sosabbere.asso.st/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=895:adrarmauritanie-communique-du-foru-des-acteurs-non-etatiques-de-ladrar-fanea-&catid=1:actualites&Itemid=14

French to English translation
Adrar / Mauritania: Press Forum of non-state actors in the Adrar (FANEA)

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MauvaisTr&#232;s well
Friday, November 19, 2010 9:08 p.m.
Unfortunately It took nine deaths has Aoujet (as mayor of this small community enclave of Adrar) to the authorities of the wilaya move through a communication cons offensive in response, it seems, than Forum of Non-State Actors in the Adrar (FANEA) that na obviously better to sell the launch of a crop for which the period of the natural cycle is over ... sic!


Thus, Mr. Sall Sa&#239;dou Wali Adrar jeudi18 November 2010 made a visit to Aoujeft. The first of its kind since this is Moughataa prey to a mysterious illness that claimed the lives of nine of his son. The two goals moving forward this official delegation are:

1 - The launch of the crop,

2 - Information on the living conditions of local people.

To achieve its goals it is not matter of course to accept the disturbing presence of a witness as the forum of non-state actors in the Adrar in the delegation.

This is the first time, moreover, that the FANEA is absent if not voluntarily away from any movement since its inception. For the simple reason that he has denounced the inaction and indifference in relation to the suffering populations Aoujeft. He also asked that light be shed, located responsibilities through independent inquiry. To better understand the causes of this mysterious epidemic responsible for this large number of deaths and the delay in the responsiveness of local authorities.

Despite this unfortunate we welcome in the FANEA Wali's visit. Whatever late and out of step with the passage of this mysterious fever. Better late than never.

We deplore the absence of FANEA this public mission that gave it more meaning, efficiency in terms of popular support and performance. The reasons for this exclusion as it is to look into what made the creed of FANEA c is to say in its independence of action and freedom of advanced opinion in the Wilaya.

We reiterate our firm determination to continue playing the role that we have under the law of our country, civic duty, reason and the national consciousness.

We urge all the free forces within the government as a private in the Wilaya of Adrar to support our commitment to sustainable local development and constructive. Only way we hold in these hard times experienced by Mauritania to save the draft presidential reform despite those who want to nip in the bud.

Appreciate the openness and progress of the Secretary General of the Association of Mayors of Northern Ould Souleymane Ould Mohamed M. Mahaha expressed his article on local issues and challenges publi&#233;sdans columns Abberation SOS last week and covered extensively on the canvas.

Remember FANEA's desire to see the urgent establishment of an independent commission of inquiry to establish the appropriate light on the realities of the facts and mysteries surrounding the passage of this fever has Aoujeft. Unreservedly support the affected populations and commend the mayor Aoujeft for the courage and lucidity with which he demonstrated throughout this crisis humanly touching

The FANEA

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http://khalilsow.blogspot.com/2010/11/les-autorites-sanitaire-de-ladrar.html

Health authorities deny the existence of Adrar epidemic Aoujeft



Regional health authorities of the Wilaya of Adrar have denied the existence of an epidemic in the moughataa Aoujeft. Dr. Nagi Ould Mounir, Regional Director of Health, quoted by the Mauritanian News Agency (AMI) called the disease "malaria", while stating that "patients had been treated with due speed."

The Wali of Adrar, Saidou Sall, who just completed a tour of the region, visited the moughataa Aoujeft where he was briefed on the living conditions of populations. Among other complaints, residents of muoghataa Wali had claimed to evacuate runoff that flood still oasis "Wekcheba" and provide them with nets.

Mayor Aoujeft Moctar Ould Mohamed El Amar Hmein who was named as a source of information Nouakchott Agency (NNA) reports of nine deaths in the moughataa sequences of an unknown disease. He has denied this, stating that it is a fever caused by "consumption of contaminated water and malnutrition."
Al Majlis

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Re: Mauritania - No unknown outbreak in humans in Adrar; outbreak in animals is pasteurellosis

Please send to ProMED.

http://www.cridem.org/C_Info.php?article=49558

7:48
'Fini les rumeurs de maladie contagieuse en Adrar' 'No more rumors of contagious disease in Adrar'



The Adrar has been known for nearly a month of rumors about creating a contagious disease psychosis among rural populations, but the government's efforts succeed, after blood samples from animals and targeted analysis has identified this animal disease specifically called Pasteurellosis "transmissible from animals.

The hypothesis therefore contagion among people is baseless and deaths reported to Aoujeft Amegjar and death are natural and have nothing to do with this animal disease and no infection is possible with humans.

Veterinarians have excluded any contagion, but this disease is transmissible in animals is caused by 'stress''transhumant animals traveling long distances and standing water and climate in winter are vectors of disease that cause fears among farmers thus affecting livestock in Adrar.

Indeed, information on deaths in the region are purely coincidental new it was more natural death, but he was more humane to report births in that period instead of creating hysteria in rural areas.

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Hat-tipo Shiloh. Unbelievable.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hExJavZJR7GQlDDXoBKHmJg-nF7A?docId=CNG.94591e60ea7188c66e691af71595f0f4.b21

Rift Valley fever strikes in Mauritania
(AFP) – 7 hours ago

NOUAKCHOTT — An outbreak of Rift Valley fever has struck the north Mauritanian town of Aoujeft, causing "loss of human life" and killing cattle, official sources said, while the press put the death toll at 17.

"Cases of Rift Valley fever have caused loss of human life and at the level of cattle," the official Mauritanian news agency AMI reported, without giving casualty figures.

According to the independent local press, the "epidemic" has claimed 17 lives and sick people have been sent to hospitals in Nouakchott.

"The ministers of health and the interior, visiting the region, have given strict instructions to the people of Adrar (where Aoujeft lies) to avoid consuming locally produced meat and milk," AMI added.

These bans on foodstuffs essential to the local population are expected to last until laboratory analyses and tests that have been under way since last Thursday on contaminated animals are complete, the agency said.

Rift Valley fever is a disease transmitted by infected mosquitos that mainly affects livestock but can also contaminate human beings, particularly young men who are looking after diseased cattle.

The death rate is usually below two per cent of infected people, since Rift Valley fever is generally a mild disease among people, causing headaches and muscle pain and flu-like fever, according to the World Health Organisation.

No specific treatment is available and there is no human vaccine for Rift Valley fever, which gets its name from the part of Kenya where it was first identified in 1931.

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http://fr.allafrica.com/stories/201012020468.html

French to English translation
Mauritania: Mayor Aoujeft - 17 deaths as a result of fever Rift Valley
December 1, 2010

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"With the death of Mint Sidi Ould Amar Khadijettou occurred Wekchedha, there are 17 people already died of the fever epidemic of Rift Valley in the only common Aoujeft" said Wednesday in a statement to ANI, Mohamed Ould Elmoctar Hmein Amar, mayor of this town.

The mayor returned from a tour that took him to various locations within the county, said he found the death to El-Maden Ervan of 25 head of camels. This, he noted, because the disease has prevailed to date, 86 heads of camels.

Moreover, the corresponding ANI Adrar reports that regional hospital is overcrowded with patients, including serious cases.

Families accuse the local health authorities to keep treading water (in hospital) patients, "the purpose of preventing them from going to seek treatment in Nouakchott. He also mentioned the seriousness of the case from Ain Savr, the young Ely Ould Mohamed Ould Mahfoudh and Khliva, including regional health authorities refuse to evacuate the capital.

Also, note the corresponding ANI, Dr. Ahmed Salem Ould Ahmeti, director of the hospital Atar said that currently no cases of RVF is found in hospitals and among the 11 people who passed through center, 5 have already died, while six others were recovered.

The Minister of Health Dr. Ould Cheikh Elmoctar Horma and Interior Minister Mohamed Ould Boilil went on Tuesday night in Adrar to see the situation created by the epidemic of Valley Fever Rift (RVF).

The ministerial delegation is accompanied by several medical specialists, in addition to a mission of ministry of rural development, including veterinarians.
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http://www.cridem.org/C_Info.php?article=49839

French to English translation
7:44
Adrar / deadly fever: The arrival of two ministers. Doctor after death!


He had to wait between the day of the declaration of the deadly fever Amogjar (Adrar.Info article, published on 1 November 2010 Cridem) to date, 24 people die and 200 camels break the pipe, so that government, through the Ministers of Interior and Health, care about the concerns of people at risk of Adrar.

They arrived in Nouakchott, with their large delegation yesterday to 21 Hours in Atar, when a generalized psychosis travels in recent days the people.

There 'has something like this: Death in Atar-city, three people last Sunday, three other deaths in the town of El Meddah (Graret Levrass) Hasty departure for consultation in Nouakchott from Wali of Adrar "tired" is said, following his tour of evaluating precisely what is said, made last week in Aoujeft; unexplained death and continues here and there animals.



The two ministers and their followers went this morning to Amogjar where it all began when in October, three persons of the same family, Ehel Tihiya, lost suddenly and almost simultaneously life. (This is posts #1 and #2 of this thread - alert)

Currently, the ministers held a meeting at the municipal cultural center, with various segments of civil society to try to calm the atmosphere. Tonight they will be in the department of Aoujeft before returning to Nouakchott.

Already in Atar, the butchers' stalls are left all day long. Who butchers shouted their anger at anyone who will listen and ask that the anti-meat and milk ceases immediately, while requiring the state, compensation for losses they suffer.

Lovers of camel milk does more to jostle out of the city to look for. The lesser evil: diarrhea, headache or vomiting, panic families. That it can to our dear ministers, came very late and have not even on their territory, fifty years after, a laboratory capable of determining the nature of a disease known since 1931 yet?

That's what it costs a month wait sampling results from the lab in Europe: 24 people have died due to fever Rift Valley, including 17 Aoujeft, 200 camels are "dead" whose 160 to Aoujeft too.

Ely Salem KHAYARI
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http://french.news.cn/afrique/2010-12/02/c_13631948.htm

French to English translation
Mauritania: a dozen died from fever Rift Valley
Posted on 2010-12-02 2:04:49 p.m. | French. News. Cn Text Size




NOUAKCHOTT, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) - More than a dozen people have died in recent days in different localities of the province of Adrar (northern Mauritania), the Valley Fever (RVF) , Xinhua learned from hospital officials in Nouakchott.

According to the sources, 18 people were evacuated from the district of Aoujeft (south-western province of Adrar) to various health facilities, especially in Nouakchott. Two of them died 48 hours after hospitalization.

"An unknown disease" was reported recently by the mayor of the municipality of Aoujeft who had sounded the alarm after several cases of deaths in his constituency.

Another mayor also announced the deaths of 7 people in his town as a result of what he called a "strange disease".

The Mauritanian Minister of Health Dr. Cheikh Ould Horma Elmoctar and Interior Minister Mohamed Ould Boilil went on Tuesday night in Adrar to see the situation created by the outbreak of RVF, a viral zoonosis that primarily affects animals but can also infect humans. This disease is little known in West Africa.

According to Dr. Nagi Ould Mounir, Director of Health of the province of Adrar, laboratory investigations have confirmed that the fever Rift Valley is the cause of death, which occurred two ago weeks, north of Atar (350 km north of the capital), five members of one family.
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Amazing. Please rename and move this thread.

In post #3, RVF was one of the leading suspects, and the ProMED post from November 4th also mentioned RVF as a possibility.

Thanks to all our newshounds, we had word on this outbreak a MONTH before the international media. Somewhere between 12-15 of the deaths are explicitly described in this thread (depending on your interpretation of the translations).

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Published Date 02-DEC-2010
Subject PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever, livestock, human - Mauritania


RIFT VALLEY FEVER, LIVESTOCK, HUMAN - MAURITANIA
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Date: Thu 2 Dec 2010
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<http://www.romandie.com/infos/news2/101202124936.qrdv24sl.asp>


An outbreak of Rift Valley [fever] has erupted in the Mauritanian
town of Aoujeft (North), causing loss of life amongst people and
cattle, Mauritanian officials said Thursday [2 Dec 2010]. The
Independent press, quoting from official sources, speaks of 17 deaths.

"Cases of fever Rift Valley [fever] have caused losses of (human)
lives and of livestock," stated the Mauritanian News Agency (l'Agence
mauritanienne d'information, AMI), without specifying the total.
According to local independent media, the epidemic has already killed
17 people, and the sick were sent to hospitals including those in Nouakchott.

The Minister of Health and Interior visiting the region has given
strict instructions to the population of the Adrar (the region where
Aoujeft is situated) that they must refrain, in response to these
[Rift Valley] fever cases, from consuming locally produced meat and
milk, says AMI. These restrictions on meat and milk, 2 essential
commodities in the diet of the people, must last at least until the
investigation is finished and the results of laboratory tests
conducted since Thursday [2 Dec 2010] by veterinary specialists on
infected animals are confirmed says AMI.

Rift Valley fever is a disease that primarily affects animals but can
also infect humans. The infection can cause severe disease in both
animals and humans. The deaths and abortions in cattle infected with
the disease also result in substantial economic losses.

There is no specific treatment, and no human vaccine is available
against the disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes and affects
mainly young men in contact with infected cattle.

Rift Valley fever bears the name of the region of Kenya where it was
identified in 1931. The disease has hit Kenya, Somalia and Tanzania
in the years 1967/68, and the last major outbreak was reported in
2000 in Yemen and Saudi Arabia [and Mauritania in 2003; see
ProMED-mail archive references below].

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[Mortality on this scale is unusual for local outbreaks of Rift
Valley fever. The text of this press report suggests that a precise
diagnosis has still to be confirmed. Further information is awaited.

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral zoonosis that primarily affects
animals but also has the capacity to infect humans. Infection can
cause severe disease in both animals and humans. The disease also
results in significant economic losses due to death and abortion
among RVF-infected livestock.

RVF virus is a member of the _Phlebovirus_ genus, one of the 5 genera
in the family _Bunyaviridae_. The virus was 1st identified in 1931
during an investigation into an epidemic among sheep on a farm in the
Rift Valley of Kenya. Since then, outbreaks have been reported in
sub-Saharan and North Africa [Mauritania]. In 1997-98, a major
outbreak occurred in Kenya, Somalia and Tanzania, and in September
2000, RVF cases were confirmed in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, marking the
1st reported occurrence of the disease outside the African continent.

The vast majority of human infections result from direct or indirect
contact with the blood or organs of infected animals. The virus can
be transmitted to humans through the handling of animal tissue during
slaughtering or butchering, assisting with animal births, conducting
veterinary procedures, or from the disposal of carcasses or fetuses.
Certain occupational groups such as herders, farmers, slaughterhouse
workers and veterinarians are, therefore, at higher risk of
infection. The virus infects humans through inoculation, for example
via a wound from an infected knife or through contact with broken
skin, or through inhalation of aerosols produced during the slaughter
of infected animals.

There is some evidence that humans may also become infected with RVF
by ingesting the unpasteurized or uncooked milk of infected animals.
Human infections have also resulted from the bites of infected
mosquitoes, most commonly the _Aedes_ mosquito. Transmission of RVF
virus by hematophagous (blood-feeding) flies is also possible. To
date, no human-to-human transmission of RVF has been documented, and
no transmission of RVF to health care workers has been reported when
standard infection control precautions have been put in place. There
has been no evidence of outbreaks of RVF in urban areas.

While most human cases are relatively mild, a small percentage of
patients develop a much more severe form of the disease. This usually
appears as one or more of 3 distinct syndromes: ocular (eye) disease
(0.5-2 percent of patients), meningoencephalitis (less than one
percent) or haemorrhagic fever (less than one percent).

The total case fatality rate has varied widely between different
epidemics but, overall, has been less than one percent in those
documented. Most fatalities occur in patients who develop the
haemorrhagic icterus form.

More detailed information can be obtained from the WHO website at:
<http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs207/en/index.html>.

The HealthMap/ProMED-mail interactive map of Mauritania can be
accessed at: <http://healthmap.org/r/0hQ0>. - Mod.CP]

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For completeness, this ProMED post from November 6th was missed, and is below:

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Published Date 06-NOV-2010
Subject PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed fatalities - Mauritania (02): (AD) RFI

UNDIAGNOSED FATALITIES - MAURITANIA (02): (ADRAR), REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
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Date: 5 Nov 2010
Source: C. R. I. DE. M [trans. by Mod MPP, edited]
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Amogjar Fever: The Wali on the scene
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The sudden death this morning [5 Nov 2010] of a camel herder and that
yesterday's guide-camel, whose body was burnt publicly by the
veterinarian, has relaunched with a vengeance the serial "weird fever
of Amogjar."

To appreciate the situation himself, to inquire for news of affected
families following the death of some of their members and to calm
somewhat heated minds, the Adrar Wali visited the disputed area this
morning ([Thu 4 Nov 2010]).

The visit [of the Wali] comes after the [visit of the Chief Medical
Officer of PMI from Atar the day before yesterday [3 Nov 2010] and
the visit of the Regional Health Director (DRASS) yesterday [4 Nov
2010]. The Wali was accompanied by the Hakem d'Atar, the regional
army leaders, the gendarmerie, the police, the representative of CSA
and those from the [Ministry of the] Environment. We recall that upon
his return last night [3 Nov 2010], the DRASS [Regional Health Team]
brought with them 2 young children that were immediately admitted to
the hospital in Atar.

In the beginning of the winter season when there is usually a
resurgence of diseases which affect both humans and animals, some
people are concerned about the scourge that killed several animals in
Inchiri, Tagant Dhar Adrar (Ain Savr) and now Baten (Atar-Amogjar),
that it might be more widespread.

Many families[in fact have claimed] some losses due to sudden deaths
in their livestock.

[Byline: Ely Salem Khayar]

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[In the 1st post on this outbreak, there was mention of 3 deaths and
2 additional cases in this outbreak, with presenting symptoms of
fever, arthralgias and vomiting. There were also conflicting reports
on the involvement of camels in the affected area.

In this follow-up newswire there is mention of one additional human
death, and it appears as though there have been livestock deaths
occurring in recent times in the affected area and at least one camel
death (that was cremated/burned). Reviewing prior reports from
Mauritania, ProMED has posted on outbreaks of Rift Valley fever (RVF)
and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Mauritania. The scant
information that has been available on this current outbreak does not
mention hemorrhagic phenomena associated with the fatalities -- while
not ruling out CCHF, the added fact that clinical disease has not
been report in CCHF infections of camels, it makes this diagnosis less likely.

If in fact there has been an increase in livestock (caprines,
camelidae and possibly bovines if there are the herders in the
general area) mortality in the affected areas, it is possible that
there may be ongoing RVF in the affected zones.

Once again, there are many other etiologies for a clinical
presentation of fever, arthralgias and vomiting that should still be
considered in the differential diagnosis. We await results of further
studies, as well as more information on the possibility of a
concurrent increase in livestock mortality.

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French to English translation (Google)
04-12-201013:46

Valley fever Rift: War balance between the Minister of Health and the MAI.

Adrar touring with the Interior Minister, to inquire about the status of populations following the appearance of a mysterious fever in this area in late October, the health minister, Ould Cheikh Ould Horma Babana has indicated that so far the disease has caused only 13 deaths, unlike the uproar over the issue that has reached the threshold could be called "media terrorism" in a clear allusion to the reports drawn up by the Mauritanian Agency Information (AMI).

Indeed, the government agency in a report of this mission, released today, has put the figure at 27 dead, including 7 in Atar and 20 Aouejeft.
Last night, TVM broadcast a live show, broadcast on Radio Mauritania, led by the Minister of Health and the Rural Development to public enlightenment on the disease.

Ministers indicated that initially it was thought that these were haemorrhagic fever. But what kind? It was therefore necessary to take samples sent to the Pasteur Institute of Dakar for analysis. The results led to say that it is in fact the fever Rift Valley and establish that 5 cases died of the fever, while others gave negative test results despite syntomic characteristics disease.

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http://www.cridem.org/C_Info.php?article=49903

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http://www.saharamedias.net/fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1864%3Ale-ministre-de-la-sante-confirme-labsence-de-traitement-pour-la-fievre-du-rift&catid=1%3Aactu&Itemid=2&lang=fr

French to English translation
The Minister of Health confirmed the absence of treatment for fever Rift

Saturday, December 4, 2010 10:19 p.m.

The Health Minister, Sheikh El Moctar Ould Horma, said he does not exist, at present, treatment for Rift Valley fever and the only way to protect yourself is to avoid eat meat not thoroughly cooked or unheated milk drink and sleep under mosquito nets.

The minister who wanted reassurance also stated that the situation "under control and there is no need to panic."

The Health Minister was speaking in a special broadcast on television in Mauritania, Friday evening, which also took part and the Minister of Rural Development, Brahim Ould M'Bareck. This was to clarify the mouth of the rift that emerged in recent days in northern Mauritania, and whose first appearance on October 26 last, was in town "Graret Levrast" as the highlight Ould Horma, adding that the Health Department had sent fact-finding missions have identified 40 cases in the Adrar and 3 Inchiri, adding that samples were sent to Dakar for analysis.


The Health Minister also indicated that the disease is currently confined to the moughataa Aoujeft and common Tawaz, adding that the first reported case in humans, in November was among members of a family whose one succumbed to the disease while the condition of others called to the hospital and submit to examinations which have subsequently shown that they are affected by the disease of the rift valley fever. These people also come to be blown away by this terrible disease. The health minister said the conditions were first reported in the locality "Amdir" in the wilaya of Adrar where a family has eaten the meat of a camel which disease and remained 24 hours slaughtered in the open, their consumption was also fatal.

Horma Ould said that the first appearance of this evil goes back to 1931 in Kenya and the Rift Valley fever has subsequently manifested in various countries such as Yemen, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia. Referring to the symptoms of this disease, the health minister said it is a hemorrhagic fever that affects animals and is transmitted to humans when they consume the products of these animals or their remains or even when he rubs them. He indicated that contamination by mosquito bite is a fact that has yet to prove scientifically, noting that evil manifests itself in various places and at different times.

Concerning animal disease events, the Minister of Rural Development, Ould M'Bareck, the first signs appeared in 1982 and in 1987 the disease spread in the Senegal River region and causing death 300 people, adding that the disease has been misdiagnosed at the time, such as yellow fever. He added that in 1999 the disease appeared in the wilaya of Hodh El Gharbi, which resulted, too, by 9 people.

Attempted to reassure the two ministers said that President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz in person following the case and gave instructions to all State resources are mobilized to ensure the health of populations.