Washington State University leads effort to fight Rift Valley fever with new research initiative

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 are preparing for upcoming human clinical trials.

Researchers are analyzing data to understand how the virus spreads in animal populations and which communities are most at risk.

Rift Valley fever is a mosquito-borne illness that can result in severe sickness and death.