Epidemiology
As of mid-September 2025, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in Lassa fever-related deaths, reaching 166 fatalities, a 6.6% rise compared to 156 deaths in the same period in 2024. The alarming fatality rate of 18.5% this year, up from 16.
Disease transmission
A recent outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Senegal's Saint-Louis region has led to seven reported deaths, prompting health authorities to intensify preventive and control measures. The epidemic control meeting in Saint-Louis aimed to coordinate efforts between the health and livestock departments to curb the spread of
Disease transmission
A recent outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Senegal's northern Saint-Louis region has caused significant concern, with the health authorities working intensively to contain the spread of the disease. As of the latest updates, seven deaths have been reported in the region, with the first cases confirmed
Epidemiology
Rift Valley fever, a zoonotic mosquito-borne viral disease with erratic occurrence and complex epidemiology, results in substantial costs to veterinary and public health and national economies. Since 1985, RVF virus (RVFV) epidemiology has focused on epidemics triggered by flood-induced emergence of transovarially infected mosquitoes, following an interepidemic period during which
Diseases
Research at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine has shed light on the disparities in healthy longevity across different world regions. By analyzing data from the World Health Organization's Global Health Observatory, researchers uncovered a significant gap between the lifespan and healthspan of individuals in various regions.
Diseases
Research from NHS Grampian in the United Kingdom has uncovered significant evidence that exercise can improve Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), a condition affecting 5% of the global population, without dependence on weight loss. Epidemiological studies have shown a strong association between reduced physical activity and NAFLD, while exercise has
Epidemiology
By the end of August 2025, Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) had reported a significant surge in Lassa fever cases, with 162 confirmed fatalities across 21 states. This alarming increase is attributed to late presentations, poor health-seeking behavior, and inadequate sanitation in affected communities. The
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant spike in Lassa fever cases across 21 states in 2025, with 7,375 suspected cases, 871 confirmed infections, and 162 deaths. The hotspots of Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi states account for 91% of all confirmed
Diseases
Recent research by a team of scientists at Johns Hopkins University has shed new light on the relationship between cancer and autoimmune diseases. By analyzing fragmentation patterns in plasma cell-free DNA (cfDNA), researchers found that individuals with venous thromboembolism, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, or scleroderma have cfDNA fragmentation signatures that
Diseases
Researchers at the Federal Research Centre of Nutrition have explored the potential of plant protein-based foods in correcting dietary patterns for alimentary-dependent diseases (ADDs) of the digestive system. A review of 66 papers analyzed the use of plant proteins in treating diseases such as metabolically associated fatty liver disease, gastroesophageal
COVID-19
Research on the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel highlights the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in municipal responses. A study conducted by HIT-Holon Institute of Technology found that GIS was instrumental in the countries' pandemic management, revealing a three-dimensional framework of GIS application: Strategic and Operational Integration, Temporal Engagement,
COVID-19
Researchers have published a new report highlighting the role of international air traffic in the global spread of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. Investigating the feasibility of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the study demonstrated that WBE can serve as an early warning system for pathogen introduction. However, the
