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Rwanda strengthens response to Rift Valley Fever outbreak (Level A1) — a scenic view of a valley with trees and hills in the background

Rwanda strengthens response to Rift Valley Fever outbreakCEFR A1

31 Oct 2024

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Adapted from Kelly Rwamapera, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Tobias Doering, Unsplash

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  • Rift Valley Fever appeared in Rwanda near Tanzania.
  • The outbreak began in mid-August this year.
  • Officials fear animals can pass infection to people.
  • There was a deadly outbreak in the past.
  • Health teams are vaccinating farm animals now.
  • Tests are done using PCR in labs.
  • Rapid test kits are not available.
  • Many people have already been tested.
  • Most human cases are mild or moderate.
  • Experts call for more surveillance and tests.

Difficult words

  • outbreak — a sudden start of a disease in people or animals
  • vaccinate — to give a medicine that prevents a disease
    vaccinating
  • infection — when a germ enters and harms a person or animal
  • surveillance — watching for disease in people or animals
  • test — a check to find if someone has a disease
    Tests

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever had a medical test?
  • Do you have or know farm animals?
  • Have you ever had a vaccine?

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