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Rift Valley Fever kills 18 in Senegal: What are the symptoms and who is at risk

Senegal is battling its worst outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in decades. Health authorities have confirmed at least 18 deaths and over 100 infections since the disease was first detected in ...
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Rift valley fever: What it is, how it spreads and how to stop it

Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that mainly affects livestock. It can also infect humans. While most human cases remain mild, it can cause death. The disease ...
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Researchers embark on project to combat Rift Valley fever

A nurse taking a blood sample for testing. [File, Standard] Global disease experts have embarked on a Sh1.2 billion collaborative research project to understand the impact of the deadly Rift Valley ...
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Scientists and data explain why Kenya’s lakes are rising as thousands face an uncertain future

NAIVASHA, Kenya (AP) — When Dickson Ngome first leased his farm at Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s Rift Valley in 2008, it was over 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from shore. The farm was on 1.5 acres (0.6 ...