The disease is known for its strong association with climatic variables, especially excessive rainfall, high humidity, and ...

The trial will either be conducted in South Africa or another country affected by an outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease. Rift Valley fever was first identified more than 90 years ago in Kenya.

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.