Marianne Gadeberg
Communications consultant
ILRI News
Closing the gender gap to fight Rift Valley fever and other zoonotic diseases
Fever, dizziness, blindness and even inflammation of the brain are among the potential consequences for humans infected with Rift Valley fever. Active surveillance and reporting can help control outbreaks and prevent human infection. However, despite their important roles in raising and caring for livestock, women are largely barred from accessing information and training on how to spot and halt the disease.
