mar 26, 1970 - 1970: 106 cases reported. - Benue & Ito. District of d'Okwoga states. - 22 cases, 3 deaths (laboratory confirmed) - Real incidence estimated at 786 deaths. - Aidogodo most strongly affected commune. - Epidemiological peak in Nov. - Aedes africanus incriminated - 1.5 million were vaccinated in response - Co-circulating arboviruses identified.
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mar 26, 1970
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~ 55 years ago