Lassa fever, a deadly viral illness, is experiencing a surge in West Africa, prompting researchers and scientists to investigate the reasons behind its increasing spread. Described by Sylvanus Okogbenin as 'the most neglected of neglected diseases,' and highlighted in an article by Leslie Roberts in Science | AAAS, the condition has been under-researched for years despite its significant impact on the region. Recent articles and opinions, including one by Robert Kampala, highlight the role of global warming in exacerbating the disease's spread and the urgent need for vaccines and control mechanisms. The disease, which has been one of CEPI's targets and infecting West Africa since its first identification in 1969, has seen cases grow in number, raising concerns among the global health community.
Fascinating piece on #Lassa fever, which is far more common than #Ebola, but draws far less attention. βIt is the most neglected of neglected diseases," as one person in the story puts it. By Leslie Roberts. (Pro tip: Always read Leslie Roberts.) https://t.co/5orQP9Qz6k
βIt is the most neglected of neglected diseases" @ScienceMagazine explores the deadly Lassa fever - one of CEPI's targets that has been infecting West Africa since it was first identified in 1969 β and cases appear to be growing: https://t.co/kcT59xHQIw
'Global warming is exacerbating the spread of a disease that should have been consigned to the dust bin of history a long time ago. We need to take action now.' β #AJOpinion by Robert Kampala β€΅οΈ https://t.co/Vz1TBo5nM0
A great article highlighting a neglected disease, impact of climate change, and a desperate need for vaccines/control mechanisms. A deadly viral illness is exploding in West Africa. Researchers are scrambling to figure out why | Science | AAAS https://t.co/f3hqH94mCP
Outstanding piece by Leslie Roberts @ScienceMagazine on Lassa Fever, the most devastating virus most have never heard about, as Sylvanus Okogbenin puts it "the most neglected of neglected diseases,β https://t.co/87HltB2hN8
Long neglected, Lassa fever is surging in West Africa. Researchers want to know why. #LongReads https://t.co/nu6cMyyffx