Health Ministry urges caution as monkey dies from yellow fever
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March 25, 2026
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The Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of yellow fever in a deceased Red Howler monkey following laboratory testing. It is assuring the public that there are currently no reported human infections.
In a statement yesterday, the ministry explained that yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, including Aedes aegypti.
Non-human primates, such as Red Howler monkeys, are considered important early indicators of the virus’ presence in the environment.
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