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Numbers

Several studies estimate the number of cases of Lassa fever at between 100,000 and 300,000 per year and approximately 5,000 deaths per year.

There have been some rare imported cases detected in Europe, including England (2022), The Netherlands (2019) and Germany (2016).

Surveillance is carried out worldwide by the World Health Organization in cooperation with the health ministry of the country concerned.

Sciensano & Lassa fever

Sciensano’s Infectious Diseases Epidemiology unit participates in the surveillance of viral haemorrhagic fever in Belgium and is responsible for supporting the authorities and coordinating the Risk Assessment Group (RAG).

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