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On 22 March 2016, the National IHR Focal Point of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) notified WHO of cases of Yellow Fever (YF) in connection with the outbreak currently occurring in Angola.
From early January to 22 March, a total of 453 suspect cases of YF, including 45 deaths were reported by the national surveillance system. Further investigations identified 41 cases potentially related to the Angola outbreak.
(Via WHO Disease Outbreak News - accessed 03/05/16)
There is a risk of yellow fever in DRC and vaccination is advised for travellers (unless contraindicated). A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all travellers over 1 year of age.
