The Zika virus strain responsible for the outbreaks in Brazil has been
detected in Africa for the first time, says WHO.
The World Health
Organizzation (WHO) said it was concerned that the latest strain was spreading
fast on the doorstep of Africa".
It is currently
circulating in Cape Verde, an archipelago off the North West coast of Africa.
Zika has been linked
to neurological disorders including babies being born with small brains.
Dr Matshidiso Moeti,
WHO Regional Director for Africa, said: "This information will help
African countries to re-evaluate their level of risk and adapt and increase
their levels of preparedness."
Protection
She said African
countries should raise awareness among pregnant women of the complications with
the Zika virus and encourage people to protect themselves against mosquito
bites and sexual transmission.
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