Lassa Fever: NCDC records 857 cases, 164 deaths in seven months
The number of Lassa fever cases in Nigeria has jumped to 857 while 164 people have so far died from the disease in the first seven…
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FG engaging WHO, CEPI to develop Lassa fever vaccine – Minister
The Federal Government is currently engaging with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness…
Lassa fever cases rise to 829, 160 deaths
The number of Lassa fever infections since the beginning of the year is 829, with 160 deaths, according to the Nigeria Centre for…
Lassa Fever: Nigeria’s toll hits 151, Edo, Ondo record new deaths
Edo and Ondo States have recorded new Lassa fever deaths, bringing Nigeria's total to 151 since the beginning of 2022.
The…
Lassa fever: 76 suspected cases in Gombe, 6 deaths
More than 76 suspected Lassa fever cases and six deaths had been recorded in a new outbreak in the Kaltungo Local Government Area…
Ondo records 34 Lassa fever-related deaths, 227 cases
The Ondo State Government has said a total of 34 persons have died of Lassa fever in the state from January to date.
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Lassa fever outbreak hits Kogi community, kills three
Lassa fever has been reported in Kogi State's Ibaji Local Government Area, with three patients reported dead.
Additionally, a…
Nigeria identifies three drugs for Lassa fever treatment
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has identified three candidate drugs to be repositioned and repurposed for…
Lassa fever kills two doctors in Oyo
The Nigerian Medical Association, Oyo State branch, says it lost two of its members to Lassa fever within 72 hours.
NMA chairman…
Nigeria records more Lassa fever deaths as toll rises to 40
Nigeria’s death toll from Lassa fever has risen to 40 after more infected patients lost the battle to the disease.