States working with FG, others to control Lassa fever — Governors’ Forum
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it is working with the Federal Ministry of Health and other agencies to intensify efforts to control Lassa Fever in the country, as well prevent any case of the Coronavirus in the country. NGF Chairman and Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the end […]
93 dead as Lassa fever rages
Statistics show that about 300,000 people across West Africa are affected and about 5,000 lose their lives annually due to the deadly disease caused by multimammate rats.
Centre confirms 25 new cases of Lassa fever in 8 days
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it recorded 25 new cases of Lassa fever between Feb.11 and Feb. 17 across the country.
Lassa fever, Meningitis claim 26 lives in Nigeria – NCDC
Lassa fever and cerebro spinal meningitis (CSM) have claimed 26 lives and infected 88 others in 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Outbreak of Lassa fever in Ondo: CAN calls for sensitisation as 100 cases confirmed
PALPABLE fear has gripped the people of Ondo State as over 100 cases of the Lassa fever outbreak has been confirmed in the state.
Lassa fever kills 5 in Plateau, 73 contacts monitored
JOS—Plateau State has recorded 17 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever with five persons dead, according to Dr. Kunden Deyin, the state’s Commissioner for Health.
