Socio-economic burden of Rift Valley fever outbreak in a pastoralist community in Marsabit County, Kenya, 2018

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Total economic burden from the RVF outbreak reached 1,970,000 USD, significantly impacting female-headed households.
Cattle mortality accounted for 42.3% of financial losses estimated at 832,850 USD, primarily due to stormy abortions.
Study included data from 384 households in Laisamis, using a cross-sectional approach to assess socio-demographic characteristics.
Younger herd owners faced greater economic loss, emphasizing the need for targeted vaccination strategies against RVF.

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Cross-sectional study quantifies economic losses from RVF outbreak in households, highlighting disparities in impacts based on gender and age.

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Cross-sectional study quantifies economic losses from RVF outbreak in households, highlighting disparities in impacts based on gender and age.