Document #1054293

TNH – The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN News) (Author)

Lassa fever returns as health sector crumbles

http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportId=71584

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ecoi.net description:
The almost non-existent health and sanitation infrastructure was again brought into sharp focus this week as officials confirmed that Lassa fever, a virus transmitted by rats usually found in areas with poor sanitation, is endemic for the second time in 6 months in 3 Liberian counties
Country:
Liberia
Source:
TNH – The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN News) (Author)
Original link:
http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportId=71584
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
13 April 2007
Document ID:
1054293 (former ID 72189)

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