At first glance, the inhabitants of Cape Verde's capital Praia seem serene and undaunted. But as soon as the conversation turns towards dengue fever, they become deeply worried and anxious.
"Whether they admit it or not, everyone is afraid of catching dengue fever. This is understandable since no one knew of the disease before", says Tatiana Alfama, a Cape Verde Red Cross volunteer and relief department coordinator.
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