Lassa-Fever

The Benue State Epidemiologist, Dr Samuel Ngishe, has confirmed two cases of Lassa fever and 7 deaths from the strange disease in the state.Nyitse told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday, in Makurdi that the two cases of Lassa…

Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, says Nigeria is contributing to research for the development of Lassa fever vaccine to proffer a lasting solution to the disease.Ehanire, who disclosed this at a news conference on Tuesday in…

As more cases of Lassa fever are being reported across the country, workers in Nigeria have been urged to support efforts by the Federal Government to stop the epidemic.Speaking to Tribune Online in Awka over the weekend, the Anambra…

Barely one week after it was confirmed that 3 people have been infected with the deadly Lassa fever disease in Bauchi State, four more cases have been confirmed bringing the total of cases to seven.The disclosure was made by the Bauchi…

Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON), has called on federal and state governments to be proactive in curtailing the spread of Lassa fever in the country.Dr Andy Ukah, the Director, Department of…

THE Federal Government has confirmed that at least 41 people, including two doctors at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano, have died of Lassa fever in parts of the country since the beginning of 2020.The two doctors, Dr Habib…

The Federal government has confirmed at least 41 people, including two doctors at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) to have died of Lassa fever in parts of the country since the beginning of 2020.The two doctors, Late Dr Habib…

Three Lassa fever patients which include two pregnant women and corps member serving in Asaba, Delta State are presently battling for their lives at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Esan Central local government area of Edo State.The…

The Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu on Tuesday, advised residents of the state not to panic as there was no confirmed case of Lassa fever in its health facilities.Edu, who made the call at a stakeholders meeting on…

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources has begun activities to intensify efforts to promote handwashing culture to halt the spread of Lassa fever outbreak in the country.Mr Emmanuel Awe, the Director, Water Quality Control and…