There are thought to be almost 4,000 cases in a single country, with one case confirmed in the UK in February 2025.

According to NCDC, the new cases were reported across five states: Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Ebonyi, and Nasarawa.

AN OUTBREAK of horrifying ‘rat fever’ has infected 3,700 people and killed 122 since the start of the year. Lassa fever – spread by infected rodents – is tearing through ...