The Lassa Coalition Governing Entity (LGE) will convene its inaugural meeting on January 16, 2025, to make a significant step towards addressing the recurring threat of Lassa fever in the West Africa region.
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the country is experiencing a surge in Lassa fever cases, with Bauchi, Edo and Ondo states recording higher numbers since November 2024.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a comprehensive public advisory on Lassa fever, warning that it remained a significant public health threat.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over what it described as “increasing number of Lassa fever cases and fatalities, a significant public health risk.”
The Ebonyi Government on Thursday, said that 394 suspected cases of Lassa Fever have been recorded since January till December in the state.
A Family Physician, Dr Francis Sanwo, has stressed the need for improved household and community hygiene to prevent Lassa fever.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged the general public to enhance their personal and environmental hygiene.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a concerning increase in Lassa fever cases as Nigeria navigates epidemiological week 41 of 2024.
The Director of Viral and Emergent Pathogens, Control and Research, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Dr Joseph Okoeguale, said Edo had recorded 240 cases of Lassa fever and 21 deaths between December and March this year.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over the rising incidences of infectious diseases across the country.