Archive: 28/02/2016
First sexually-transmitted case of Zika in France: minister to AFP
A first case of Zika spread through sexual transmission has been recorded in France after a woman was infected when her partner returned from Brazil, Heath Minister Marisol Touraine told AFP on Saturday.
Feb 28, 2016
Bangladesh's 'Tree Man' may need dozen more operations
A Bangladeshi father dubbed "Tree Man" for massive bark-like warts on his hands and feet may need a dozen more operations to remove the growths, a hospital director said Sunday.
Feb 28, 2016
Yellow fever death toll rises to 125 in Angola
An ongoing yellow fever epidemic in Angola has killed 125 people out of 664 suspected cases since December 30, government statistics show, despite attempts to quell the outbreak.
Feb 28, 2016
Colombia reports almost 43,000 Zika cases
Colombia has registered 42,706 cases of people infected with Zika, including 7,653 in pregnant women, the country's National Health Institute reported on Saturday.
Feb 28, 2016