Bauchi records 130 cases of Lassa fever, 16 deaths – Official
The Bauchi State Government says it has recorded 16 Lassa fever deaths and 130 confirmed infections in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Mr […]
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Lassa Fever: Nigeria concludes 18th-month infection cohort follow-up, says investigator
Dr Benedict Azuogu, Principal Investigator at the ongoing workshop to discuss the progress of research known as “the Enable Lassa Research Programme”, said that Nigeria […]
NCDC confirms additional 13 new cases of Lassa fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has confirmed 13 additional new cases of Lassa fever in seven days from five states,which were; Ondo, Edo, […]
Breakthrough as Nigeria identifies 3 drugs for Lassa fever treatment
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has identified three candidate drugs to be repositioned and repurposed for the treatment and eradication of Lassa fever. Prof. […]
Lassa Fever kills 2 doctors in Oyo – NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State branch, says it lost two of its members to Lassa Fever within 72 hours. MMA Chairman in Oyo, […]
NCDC activates EOC for Lassa Fever response following outbreaks of cases
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has activated the national multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary Lassa fever Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) […]
FG strengthens measures to curtail Lassa fever outbreak
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has intensified measures on environmental health and sanitation in order to curtail the outbreak of Lassa fever […]
Lassa fever: Nigeria records 2 deaths, 222 infections – NCDC
Nigeria recorded 222 new Lassa fever cases and two new deaths in one week across 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) . The […]
NCDC alerts states as Lassa fever death toll hits 102
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said it has sent letters to states to alert the authorities on the disturbing trend of Lassa fever […]
Bauchi records 153 Lassa fever cases in 1year
The Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA), says it has recorded 153 suspected cases of Lassa fever between January and December 2021. Dr Rilwanu […]