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The Ministry of Health for South Sudan declared an outbreak of Meningitis in Upper Nile state on 30 April 2013.
At least 38 suspected cases including 2 deaths have so far been recorded since the first patient was admitted to hospital on 15 April. Eleven cerebrospinal fluid samples have been laboratory tested, 8 of which were positive for Neisseria Meningitis sero group A.
The Ministry of Health together with health partners plan to conduct a mass meningitis vaccination campaign, targeting over 260,000 people living in Malakal county and surrounding districts.
(Via Sudan Tribune - accessed 02/05/13)
Advice for Travellers
South Sudan lies within the meningitis belt of Africa and vaccination is sometimes recommended for those considered to be at increased risk. The meningitis season is generally considered to run from December to June.
