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Significance
Of this number, 70% were reported as possible cases of pneumonic plague -- the most virulent form of the disease. The outbreak, which began in August, has sparked fears of a regional spread and led to a concerted push by international aid organisations to control it.
Impacts
While the outbreak is likely to be controlled within Madagascar, it may not be eradicated in the short term.
Persistent high levels of poverty and poor access to healthcare will raise the risk of renewed outbreaks in future.
The government could use the reported magnitude of the plague this year as a reason to delay the 2018 elections.
Further impeachment attempts against the president by the national assembly are possible.
Keywords:
Madagascar,
AF,
Seychelles,
Comoros,
economy,
international relations,
social,
election,
government,
health,
regional,
coup
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