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By | December 4, 2025

First Volunteer Receives Lassa Fever Vaccine in Cutting-edge Oxford Trial

The first volunteer has received a dose in a first-in-human trial of a Lassa vaccine, marking a major milestone in the fight against the deadly virus. The trial, conducted by the Oxford Vaccine Group, and funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), will assess the safety and immune response of the ChAdOx1 Lassa […]

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Enhancing Lassa Fever Medical Countermeasures in West Africa

By | September 24, 2025

Hannah Ajayi (Lead writer) Lassa fever remains one of the most pressing public health threats in West Africa. According to the Africa CDC, the viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) infects between 100,000 and 300,000 people annually, with thousands of deaths recorded across the region. Nigeria and neighbouring countries bear the brunt of recurring outbreaks, with significant […]

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