Yellow Fever deaths in Sissala East worrying – MP

He said he subsequently sought clarification from the Municipal Health Director to determine whether the situation had come to the attention of health authorities and what could be responsible for the reported deaths.

Speaking in an interview on the Joy FM Midday News on Tuesday, October 6, Mr Issa Bataglia said he immediately contacted the Sissala East Municipal Health Directorate after receiving a report from the chief of one of the affected communities.

The MP said the situation is worrying, following reports from community leaders that seven residents have died, with children and young people reportedly among those affected.