Madagascar’s ‘worst plague outbreak’ in 50 years
The WHO describes the plague as “one of the oldest – and most feared – of all diseases”.
Historically, plague has been responsible for widespread pandemics with extremely high numbers of deaths.
The good news is that a simple short course of antibiotics can cure the plague, providing it is given early.

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