Plague 1997 - Plague in Malawi

30 October 1997 Disease Outbreak Reported The Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of plague in Nsanje District in the Southern Region of the country. The first case was reported on 29 September in Madani Village, Ndamera Traditional Authority Area. A total of 43 cases (17 of which are seropositive) have been reported up to 23 October. Two other areas have also been affected. Over 60% of cases are children under 5 years. No deaths have been reported.…