More public awareness will curb Lassa Fever spread- official
A public health official, Dr Taofeekat Ali, on Friday urged government at all levels to be more proactive in creating awareness to check the spread of Lassa fever.
8 died from Lassa fever– Nasarawa Govt.
The Nasarawa State Government, has said that no fewer than eight people have so far died following the recent outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.
Rivers govt confirms case of Lassa fever
Rivers State Government, yesterday, confirmed a case of Lassa fever, but advised residents of the state not to panic as the situation had been brought under control.
Combating the menace of Lassa fever
This week, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed nine deaths and 20 cases arising from fresh outbreaks of Lassa fever in seven states of the Federation. A breakdown shows that there were three deaths out of six confirmed cases in Plateau State while Nasarawa also recorded three deaths. Two persons died in Ogun State, one death was recorded in Taraba out of the six confirmed cases even as Edo, Ondo and Rivers States recorded one confirmed case each.
Rivers confirms Lassa fever case
The Rivers ministry of health has confirmed a case of Lassa fever in a private health facility in the state.
LASSA FEVER: NCDC confirms 9 deaths, 20 cases in 7 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed nine deaths and 20 cases of Lassa Fever in seven states since the beginning of the dry season in December 2016; even as it commences implementation of its plan to strengthen nationwide response capacity to anticipated Lassa Fever cases.
