Yellow Fever

WHO Reports Epidemic Widening in Liberia

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, September 12th, 2000

A yellow fever epidemic is gathering pace in Liberia, with at least 79 suspected cases now detected, the World Health Organization said August 29, 2000.

"As we suspected ... the epidemic is spreading," WHO spokesman Gregory Hartl said. "Very worrying is the fact that that six of these cases are on the outskirts of Monrovia," the West African country's capital.

The United Nations health agency is concerned that the disease could put the capital's 1.5 million people at risk if it takes hold in Monrovia. Cases have been now reported in five counties in Liberia, Hartl said.

WHO appealed August 25, 2000, for US$430,000 dollars...

Want to see the full article?

Purchase this article for only $3.00

We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.

Welcome to NewsRx!

Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of TB and Outbreaks Week

Source: TB and Outbreaks Week (2000-09-12)

NewsRx is Social

Top Medical Newsletters

Awards

Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005

Facts & Stats

NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.

Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry