According To Officials, 119 Cases Have Been Recorded In Northern Senegal, A Region Known For Its Large-Scale Livestock Production. The Outbreak Has Raised Alarm Among Farmers And Health Experts Due To The Potential Risk Of Further Spread.
Rift Valley Fever Is A Viral Disease That Primarily Affects Livestock Such As Cattle, Sheep, And Goats. It Is Transmitted To Animals Through Mosquito Bites, According To The World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO Notes That, So Far, No Human-To-Human Transmission Has Been Reported.
Humans Typically Contract The Virus Through Mosquito Bites Or By Coming Into Contact With Infected Animal Blood, Body Fluids, Or Tissues, According To The Africa Centres For Disease Control And Prevention (Africa CDC). Outbreaks Often Coincide With Heavy Rainfall And Flooding, Which Create Ideal Breeding Conditions For Mosquitoes.
Authorities In Senegal Are Stepping Up Surveillance And Public Awareness Campaigns To Curb The Spread Of The Virus. Regional Health Agencies Are Also Collaborating With International Partners To Monitor The Situation Closely And Support Affected Communities.