South Sudan confirms yellow fever death in Morobo County
The National Public Health Institute says a 48-year-old farmer from Okaba village died of the disease, which is spread by mosquitoes.
South Sudan has confirmed a yellow fever infection in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, after the death of a 48-year-old man. The National Public Health Institute (NPHI) announced the case in a press release issued on Tuesday.
NPHI Acting Executive Director Dr Ader Macar Achiek said the patient was a farmer from Okaba village in Morobo County. The institute's statement confirms the infection and the death, and the health authorities are responding to the case.
The packet does not report further cases, vaccination plans or a timeline for the response. Readers in Morobo County and nearby areas should follow updates from the NPHI and local health services.
Why it mattersResidents of Morobo County and nearby areas face a confirmed fatal case of yellow fever, as reported by the National Public Health Institute.