Rift Valley fever can be transmitted from livestock to people who care for them, such as this woman in Tanzania. (Courtesy of Misty Richmond and HALI project) Researchers at the University of ...

A nurse taking a blood sample for testing. [File, Standard] Global disease experts have embarked on a Sh1.2 billion collaborative research project to understand the impact of the deadly Rift Valley ...

Senegal has launched a nationwide, multisectoral response to tackle a growing outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF), warning affected communities against risky self-medication. The coordinated campaign ...

Rwanda has been stepping up measures to combat Rift Valley Fever (RVF) following the country's second outbreak in two years, amid concerns it could spread to humans. The re-emergence of the disease ...

PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State University is spearheading a two-year initiative to combat the spread and impact of Rift Valley fever across the continent. This effort involves WSU researchers who ...

I am a resident of Kajiado County, and I raise goats, sheep, and cattle on my ancestral farm, which is fenced off from neighboring farms. Recently, I heard radio announcements warning of a heightened ...

DAKAR, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Senegal has recorded 17 deaths from Rift Valley Fever (RVF), a health ministry official said on Thursday, apparently the deadliest outbreak in decades. The 119 cases were ...

A total of 20 people have died in Senegal in a Rift Valley fever outbreak which began in late September, the west African country's health ministry said.

Researchers at UC Davis’ One Health Institute have been awarded $28 million to lead a novel human vaccine trial against Rift Valley fever virus in Africa.