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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The yellow fever outbreak had significant public health implications in Ghana:</p><ul><li>Spread across eight out of ten regions</li><li>Reported three laboratory-confirmed cases</li><li>Seven deaths associated with the outbreak</li><li>Widespread clinical symptoms including fever and jaundice</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>Individuals should take the following steps to protect themselves from yellow fever:</p><ul><li>Get vaccinated against yellow fever if you are in or traveling to affected areas.</li><li>Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellent, sleeping under mosquito nets, and wearing long-sleeved clothing.</li><li>Seek medical attention immediately if experiencing symptoms of fever and jaundice.</li><li>Avoid areas with known outbreaks if possible.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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            Below is a rough emergency preparation guide. Using Planbowl, you can <a href="https://www.planbowl.com">customize
            an emergency
            guide</a> based on your location,
            family composition, and housing type to ensure your and your family's safety during disasters or emergencies.
            Click <a href="https://www.planbowl.com/sample-guide">"Emergency Preparation Guide Example"</a> to see the services you can
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit that includes:</p><ul><li>Yellow fever vaccination card</li><li>Mosquito repellent and nets</li><li>Oral rehydration salts</li><li>Fever-reducing medications</li><li>First aid supplies</li></ul>
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A yellow fever outbreak in Ghana affected eight regions, causing multiple deaths and prompting vaccination efforts.

Yellow Fever Outbreak in Ghana Spreads Across Regions

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In November 2011, Ghana experienced a yellow fever outbreak that initially affected three regions: Upper West, Northern, and Greater Accra. The outbreak led to eight reported cases and one death. By December 2011, the disease had spread to eight regions across the country. Preventive vaccination campaigns managed to curb the spread by March 2012.

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