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.
Senate urges FG to intensify awareness of Lassa Fever
Senate urges FG to intensify awareness of Lassa Fever
Nigeria on edge over growing Lassa fever deaths
SOMETIME in 1969 in a town called Lassa in the part of Nigeria now known as Borno State, a nurse in a mission hospital died of a mysterious disorder. There were two similar reported cases in Chicago, and New Jersey, United States (US). Both individuals had recent travel history to Africa, one to Nigeria, the other to Liberia, and succumbed to the illness after returning to the US.
How deadly virus crept into Taraba on Xmas day
Lassa fever crept into Taraba State on December 25, 2015 while Christians were celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. A victim was taken to the Federal Medical Center, FMC, Jalingo, the state capital with symptoms suspected to be of the fever.
Lassa fever: Minister issues steps to avoid infection
The Federal Government has put the death toll from Lassa fever outbreak in 10 states at 40. There were 86 reported cases.
Lassa fever: Lagos lawmaker urges residents to be cautious
Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Segun Olulade, has called on residents in the state to be cautious and report to the nearest hospital any symptoms of Lassa fever.
