Epidemiology
Lassa fever continues to spread in Nigeria, with the country recording 11 new confirmed cases between January 1 and July 20, 2025. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has released data showing a total of 822 confirmed cases and 155 deaths. The Case Fatality Rate (CFR) has increased
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in Lassa fever cases, with 6,640 suspected and 822 confirmed cases recorded in the past six months, resulting in 155 deaths. The case fatality rate (CFR) stands at 18.9 per cent, higher than the
COVID-19
A new study has shed light on the changes in the age distribution and severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalizations in children since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers from Hunan Normal University, in collaboration with other institutions, investigated the epidemiological trends and clinical characteristics of RSV infection
COVID-19
Research at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University has developed and applied a sophisticated SEIQR model to explore the intricate dynamics of COVID-19 transmission. By incorporating a quarantined compartment, the model offers a comprehensive examination of how isolation protocols affect pandemic progression. Funded by Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, the study
COVID-19
Travel restrictions caused by COVID-19 forced biologists from the University of Cincinnati to find alternative methods to study jumping spiders' mimicry of wasps. They presented digital portraits of jumping spiders, praying mantises, and wasps to a computer algorithm to determine if it could accurately identify them. The study, published
COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cast a shadow over global health, it has inadvertently exacerbated outbreaks of another infectious disease: whooping cough. Caused by Bordetella pertussis, the disease remains a significant global health challenge despite widespread vaccination efforts. Recent research highlights the alarming surge in whooping cough cases in
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in Lassa fever cases and deaths in the country, with 152 fatalities recorded as of 2025 Epidemiological Week 28. The case fatality rate (CFR) has also risen to 18.7 per cent, up from 17.3
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in Lassa fever cases and deaths in the country, with 152 fatalities recorded as of 2025 Epidemiological Week 28. The case fatality rate (CFR) has also risen to 18.7 per cent, up from 17.3
COVID-19
As a graduate student in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the University of North Florida, Mariel German has dedicated herself to helping underserved communities. With a concentration in epidemiology, German's research has focused on cancer and COVID-19, providing valuable insights into disease prevention and health
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in Lassa fever cases and deaths in the country, with 152 fatalities recorded as of 2025 Epidemiological Week 28. The case fatality rate (CFR) has also risen to 18.7 per cent, up from 17.3
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant surge in Lassa fever cases and deaths in 2025. As of epidemiological Week 28, Nigeria has recorded 152 deaths from Lassa fever, with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.7 per cent, higher than the 17.
COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense stress on global health systems and healthcare workers (HCWs). A recent study aimed to analyze the epidemiological profiles and outcomes of HCWs hospitalized for COVID-19 across five sub-Saharan African countries. The research revealed striking differences in the demographics and outcomes of HCWs in these
