Yellow fever situation in Côte d’Ivoire
The World Health Organization has confirmed 14 cases of yellow fever in Côte d’Ivoire, with two deaths reported. Most cases occurred in forested areas, and the majority of those infected were unvaccinated, prompting calls for increased vaccination and mosquito control.
Why it matters
Yellow fever is a serious public health threat, and the outbreak highlights the risks of low vaccination coverage and the potential for cross-border transmission.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports yellow fever in the West African country, Côte d’Ivoire.
Cumulatively, from the beginning of the year through August 23, a total of 14 yellow fever cases has been confirmed - seven PCR-positive (molecular) and seven Plaque Reduction Neutralization Test PRNT (serological) -positive cases. Testing was performed by the Institut Pasteur de Côte d’Ivoire (IPCI), with confirmation by the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD).
Overall, confirmed cases have been reported from eight health districts across the country: Agboville (1), Bouna (1), Danané (1), Doropo (5), Jacqueville (1), San Pedro (2) , Téhini (2), Toulepleu (1).
In addition, two deaths (CFR 14.3%) have been recorded among the PRNT-positive cases, in Danané and Toulepleu health districts.
13 of the 14 cases were unvaccinated for yellow fever.
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