FG to introduce healthcare fund for Lassa fever patients
The Federal Government is introducing a funding mechanism to carter for patients with confirmed cases of Lassa Fever in the country, the Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said.
Maiden Lassa fever int’l conference holds in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is ready to host the first Lassa fever international conference, in the country.
Edo issues fresh warning on lassa fever
EDO State Government, yesterday, in Benin City, issued a fresh alert to residents of the state following reported cases of outbreak of Lassa fever in other parts of the country allegedly said to have been exacerbated by bush burning and other activities that drive rats from the wild into peoples’ homes.
Edo Govt issues fresh Lassa Fever alert
The Edo State Government has issued fresh alert to residents in the state following report of outbreak of the disease in other parts of the country, exacerbated by bush burning and other activities that drive rats from the wild into people’s homes.
Lassa Fever: Delta confirms death, says no cause for alarm
The Delta Ministry of Health has confirmed the death of a woman who allegedly manifested symptoms of Lassa fever virus.
No spread of Lassa fever in Enugu, says Health Commissioner
The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Fintan Ekochin has denied a report in front page of Vanguard newspaper of August 13, 2018, alleging a spread of Lassa fever in the state, stating that the publication is false and misleading.
Nigeria to organise int’l conference to mark 50 years discovery of Lassa fever
To mark the 50th year of the discovery of Lassa fever in Nigeria, the Federal Government says it will organise the first international conference on the disease for scientists to prioritise their research agenda for the future.
2 suspects quarantined as Lassa fever spreads in Enugu
ENUGU—NO fewer than two other suspected Lassa fever patients have be quarantined in two local government areas of Enugu state as the disease outbreak spreads in the state.
LASSA FEVER: Enugu confirms one death
ENUGU—ENUGU State Government has confirmed the death of one person from lassa fever in a health facility within Enugu metropolis.
Lassa Fever : Edo Govt urges residents to sustain prevention efforts as resurgence threat looms
The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. David Osifo, has called on residents in the state to redouble their effort against the resurgence of Lassa Fever disease, as experts have identified occurrence of suspected cases of the disease in the endemic areas.
Lassa fever kills nurse in Edo
An outbreak of Lassa fever has allegedly claimed the life of Mr Henry Ehimati, a male nurse working with Okomu Oil Palm Company staff clinic, located in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo.
Health officer dies of Lassa fever in Ondo
A health officer in the service of Ondo State government, identified as Rasheedat Mohammed, has reportedly died of Lassa fever.
One dead, 81 quarantined in Adamawa’s Lassa Fever outbreak
Adamawa Ministry of Health, yesterday, said one person died from an outbreak of Lassa fever in the state, while no fewer than 81 others had been quarantined.
101 persons die of Lassa fever–MSF
A humanitarian medical organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) on Saturday called for proactive vigilance in Nigeria against Lassa fever, as 101 persons have died in the recent outbreak of the disease .
Death toll from Lassa Fever rises to 101
The death toll from the Lassa fever disease ravaging the country since the beginning of the year has risen to 101, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has said.
Don advocates mass education, orientation against Lassa fever spread
A don, Prof. Confidence Wachukwu, has called for mass education and proper orientation of the citizenry as a measure to prevent the contraction of Lassa fever.
