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The disease, which shares similarities with Ebola, requires immediate attention. British health authorities are investigating whether Lassa fever, a viral illness with symptoms similar to Ebola ...
There have been very few cases of Lassa fever ever detected in the UK – with the last recorded in 2022. Lassa fever does not spread easily between people and the overall risk to the public is ...
Humans can contract Lassa fever from eating food that has been tainted by the urine or faeces of rodents (Alamy/PA) Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier ...
Nigeria faces a critical Lassa fever outbreak with 535 confirmed cases and 98 deaths across 14 states in the early months of the year. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is intensifying ...
According to the NCDC’s latest epidemiological report, Nigeria has recorded 2,728 suspected cases and 535 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in 2025, with 98 deaths reported across 14 states. “The current ...
including the use of personal protective equipment and isolating confirmed cases. "Preventing Lassa fever is a shared responsibility. Together, we can reduce the spread of this disease and save ...
UK officials are checking for any possible cases of Lassa fever after a traveller to England, who has since returned to Nigeria, is known to have been infected. The virus does not spread easily ...