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At the end of March 2014, an outbreak of dengue fever was confirmed in Afar region in the northeast of the country. A total of 704 cases of dengue fever have been reported from Adhare woreda in the region since the outbreak began. The management of cases and surveillance activities are ongoing.
(Via ReliefWeb - accessed 29/05/14)
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.