Nigeria lost 101 people to Lassa fever – Doctors without Borders
...calls for more proactive measures against spread of disease
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Abia Commissioner confirms Lassa Fever outbreak at FMC, Umuahia
The Commissioner for Information in Abia, Mr John Okiyi, has confirmed the outbreak of the deadly Lassa Fever at the Federal…
Lassa fever kills three in Ekiti
Three persons have been confirmed dead in a fresh case of Lassa fever in Ekiti.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Rotimi Ojo, made…
Lassa fever: Lagos Govt on surveillance red alert – Official
The Lagos State Government says it is maintaining relevant surveillance activities through its disease surveillance unit to…
Osun govt dispels speculations of outbreak of Lassa fever
The Osun Government on Saturday dispelled speculations of outbreak of lassa fever in the state.
Mr Sola Fasure, media aide to…
Updated: Senate probes outbreak of Lassa fever in 14 states
The Senate has begun moves to probe the spread of Lassa fever in 14 states in the country.
It also stated its resolve to…
Lassa fever kills 21 in Nigeria, says health officials
Twenty-one people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria this month, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said on Wednesday, in…
Stop handling Lassa fever like flu, malaria – Health Minister warns doctors
...Says only careless doctors contact disease while treating patients
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has…
Lassa fever: Nigeria records 67 cases, 16 deaths in January – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said so far, in January 2018 alone, Nigeria has recorded 16 deaths from 61…
Lassa fever: Kogi NMA tasks health workers on safety
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Kogi has advised healthcare practitioners in the state to always observe safety…