Nigeria has recorded 156 deaths and 857 cases of Lassa fever across the country in the last four months.
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“We intend to sensitise at least 1.4 million people about the dangers of the virus, how to avoid it and where to access treatment if they suspect they are infected
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated a multi-partner, multi-sectoral Incident Management System to coordinate response…
Kaduna State Primary Health Development Agency, (KPHDA) says there is no pending cases of Lassa fever in the state. Director…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported one death and confirmed 15 new cases of Lassa fever within one week across the country.
A clinical epidemiologist, Dr Akindele Adebiyi, has appealed to the federal and state governments to ensure adequate provision of personal…
The Registrar of Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), Dr Yakubu Baba, has cautioned Nigerians against consumption of bush meat so as not to contract Lassa Fever.
The Kaduna State Government has confirmed five deaths following Lassa Fever outbreak in the state. The confirmation is in a…
The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a nationwide derivatization framework aimed at combating the persistent recurrence of Lassa…
NCDC confirms Lassa fever outbreak in Kaduna; intensifies response efforts