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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 ...

The agency reported that as of 2 March, Nigeria had recorded 535 confirmed cases and 98 deaths across 14 states in 2025.

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 ...

Britain was today rocked by fresh Lassa fever fears after someone travelled to England while positive with the virus. Officials revealed the infected individual travelled from Nigeria while ...

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 ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it had been informed under international rules that a person travelled to England from Nigeria while they were unwell with Lassa fever. They then ...

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 ...