
<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>What is Lassa Fever which has over 13 cases that have been reported in Ghana? The viral illness which is spreading in Africa has caused an alert in the Sub-Saharan part of the continent.</strong></p>



<p>The number of reported active cases currently in Ghana, kind courtesy of the <a href="https://ghs.gov.gh/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ghana Health Service</a>: 13 Active Cases.</p>



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<p>12 new cases were reported and 14 cases were confirmed.</p>



<p>The Lasa fever has unfortunately claimed 1 death.</p>



<p>Zero cases of recovery have been made.</p>



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<p><strong>What is Lassa fever:</strong></p>



<p>Lassa fever is an animal-borne, or zoonotic, acute viral illness spread by the common African rat. It is endemic in parts of West Africa including Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Nigeria. </p>



<p>Neighboring countries are also at risk because the animal vector lives throughout the region.</p>
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What Is Lassa Fever: Ghana on Red Alert As Outbreak Spikes Up to 13 Cases
what is lassa fever: Ghana on Red Alert As Outbreak Spikes Up to 13 Cases
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