ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said it has taken swift action in response to an "unprecedented" outbreak of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Ethiopia's Somali region.
The WHO, in a statement issued Friday, said while the Somali region is known for being one of the six Visceral Leishmaniasis endemic regions in Ethiopia, the latest outbreak has highlighted a critical gap in knowledge and experience among local health workers in diagnosing and managing cases.
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