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Increase in meningitis cases

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    An increase of meningococcal meningitis has been reported in the CAR, WHO said in a statement released on 16 February. It said a total of 86 cases and 14 deaths had been reported between October 1999 and January 2000 in Vakaga, Bamingui-Bangoran, Haute Katto and Ouham Pend. "Vaccination campaigns have been carried out in the affected areas, and the situation
    is being closely monitored by the WHO Regional Office for Africa," the statement said.

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