UN says plague cases in Madagascar almost doubled in 5 days

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. says the number of plague cases in Madagascar has almost doubled over the last five days and medical experts project the situation will worsen, with 1,000 cases expected every month if funds aren’t rapidly provided. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters Thursday that only 26 percent of the $9.5 […]