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.
Lassa Fever kills medical doctor in Benue, Government orders compulsory…
Lassa fever has killed a medical doctor in Benue State as the government has confirmed four new cases of the disease.
Stop spread of coronavirus, CAN tells FG, States
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday called on the three tiers of government to rise up to…
Special Report: Early symptoms, treatment and other things you need to know…
When on December 31 2019, China alerted the World Health Organisation (WHO) to several cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, little…
Vaccines against Lassa fever not yet available in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) has declared there is no vaccine available yet against Lassa fever in the country.
Sen.…
EU pledges N32m aid to fight Lassa fever in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) has announced the allocation of €80,000 (N32
million) in humanitarian funding to assist in Lassa fever…