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The outbreak of Rift Valley fever first reported in early October 2012, is ongoing. From 16 September (the date of onset of the index case) to 30 October 2012, a total of 34 cases, including 17 deaths have been reported from 6 regions. The last case was notified on the 27 October 2012 from Magta Lahjar in the Brakna region. The 6 affected regions include Assaba, Brakna, Hodh Chargui, Hodh Gharbi, Tagant and Trarza. All the cases had history of contact with animals.
(Via WHO Global Alert and Response - accessed 05/11/12)
Advice for Travellers
During epidemics of Rift Valley fever, direct transmission occurs via the aerosol route from infected animal tissues or fluids e.g. during slaughtering or butchering. All animal products should be thoroughly cooked before eating.
In addition mosquito bites have been implicated in transmission of disease therefore travellers should take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
