Lassa fever outbreak: Edo govt extends support to Irrua Specialist Hospital
Donates 200 protective equipment With the recent resurgence of Lassa fever across endemic states in the country, the Edo State Government has firmed up mechanisms to fight the menace with the donation of 200 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, as part of efforts to curb the spread of the viral […]
Lassa fever survivors laud NCDC, Edo govt for interventions
Lassa fever survivors in Edo have commended the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, and the Edo Government for their timely response, which ensured they were saved from the dreaded disease.
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.
