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Event Date : 2024-07

Chikungunya and Dengue Outbreaks Hit Gabon in 2010

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Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Epidemic
Disaster-Affected People: 50000
Affected Countries/Regions: Gabon
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

mosquito repellent, long-sleeved clothing, insecticide-treated mosquito nets, first aid kit, hydration supplies, antipyretics, personal protective equipment

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Disaster Overview : Between April and July 2010, Gabon witnessed significant outbreaks of Chikungunya and Dengue fever, registering over 500 cases in the towns of Franceville, Lastourville, Koulamoutou, Moanda, and Mounana. These outbreaks posed a risk to approximately 50,000 residents. The Red Cross played a crucial role in containing the diseases, thereby preventing further spread.

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