FG warns of imminent surge in Lassa fever
He announced a decline in disease outbreaks across the country, with a significant reduction in reported yellow fever, diphtheria, and cholera cases.
Pregnant woman dies of Lassa fever in Osun
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State government, yesterday, confirmed the death of a pregnant woman from Lassa fever scourge. Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Siji Olamiju, confirmed the death of the woman, who was said to have contracted the disease in Ondo State. While stating that the outbreak is still low in […]
Lassa fever: Oyo confirms deaths of 2 doctors, 1 hospital staff
The Oyo State Ministry of Health, Thursday, confirmed the death of two doctors and another hospital staff as a result of contracting Lassa fever.
Lassa fever: NCDC registers 40 deaths, four health workers infected in January
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), registered 40 Lassa fever-related deaths in January, adding that four health workers were also infected following the latest outbreak of Lassa fever in the country. The NCDC, via its verified website, made this known on Sunday morning, saying that it is currently distributing medical response commodities to states […]
40 die in Nigeria as Lassa fever hits 14 states — NCDC
By Sola Ogundipe No fewer than 40 persons died of Lassa fever within the first four weeks of 2022 in 43 Local Government Areas across 14 States of the country, out of a total of 211 persons that were confirmed infected within the period. Disclosing this in its latest Lassa fever Situation Report Epi Week […]
Kaduna: Lassa fever kills 2
Following the discovery of 2 cases of Lassa Fever in Kaduna State, health authorities in the state have swung into action by activating surveillance for more case detection and proper treatment.
