Yellow fever: 14 dead and 30 confirmed cases in Doropo
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Aip
A yellow fever outbreak has caused 14 deaths among 93 suspected cases, including 30 confirmed, in Doropo, in north-eastern Ivory Coast. A vaccination campaign is being carried out from 23 October to 1 November in Doropo and Téhini to reduce transmission, according to regional health director Kouakou Albert.
A yellow fever vaccination campaign is under way from 23 October to 1 November 2026 in the Ivorian departments of Doropo and Téhini, in the Bounkani region, following the confirmation of 30 cases and the deaths of 14 people in Doropo, regional health director of Bouna Dr Kouakou Albert announced, according to the Ivorian Press Agency (AIP).
A total of 93 suspected cases have been recorded in Doropo, including 30 confirmed cases, according to the health official. The response campaign was launched on 23 October at Doropo modern high school, in the presence of sub-prefect Kéipo Dogbo Aimé and health and education authorities.
The vaccination is aimed at people aged from nine months to 59 years in the two affected departments. Health authorities say vaccines are available and are asking students to raise awareness in their communities in order to increase vaccination coverage and prevent a resurgence of the disease.
