Author: Abdoulaye Kay

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the number of confirmed Lassa Fever cases has increased significantly resulting a cumulative 162 deaths in 2024. The NCDC said on Saturday via its official website that the country registered 10 cases of Lassa fever cases across four states in one week, spanning 20 to 26 May. Lassa Fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic (excessive bleeding) illness. It is transmitted to humans through contact with food or household items contaminated by infected rodents or contaminated persons. Its symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, general body weakness, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea,…

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“This aspect of security and environmental protection is key especially the aspect that is impinging on our security, and of course, our biodiversity that is further aggravating the deploration of our environment by charcoal sellers, bush burners, fellers of tree with a lot of impunity and connivance between our forestry officers, local authorities and various levels of leadership. The law is providing for prosecution and it is going to be implemented without let or hindrance.”

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