Tag: Lassa fever
Lassa fever: Nigerian Govt to receive vaccine to address outbreak
The Federal Government on Monday said it would soon receive vaccine to check the spread of Lassa fever in the…
Ondo state stakeholders urges to join action against Lassa fever
The Ondo State Government has appealed to major stakeholders in the state to support government in addressing the scourge of…
Lassa-fever: Bushmeat consumption increases in Enugu despite warning
The consumption of bush meat by some residents in Enugu State have continued in spite of warnings by health experts…
Lassa fever: Kogi state successfully treats and discharges 2 patients
The Kogi Government says it has successfully treated and discharged two patients confirmed of Lassa fever in January.
Combating Lassa Fever Outbreak
With the trend of things now, the fear of Lassa fever seems to be the beginning of wisdom. And despite the…
Lassa fever kills 11 people in Edo, many still hospitalised
No fewer than 11 persons have died of Lassa fever in Edo State in the latest outbreak of the hemorrhagic…
Lagos Govt on surveillance red alert over Lassa fever – Official
The Lagos State Government says it is maintaining relevant surveillance activities through its disease surveillance unit to prevent the spread…
Lassa fever: NMA sensitises market women, traders
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Osun on Monday visited major markets in Osogbo, the state capital, to sensitise traders…
Lassa Fever: Residents warned against bush burning
Mr Abdulsalam Braimah, the Head, Environment Department, Etsako West Local Government Area, on Friday advised residents of the area against…
Lassa fever: Edo solicits Nigerian Govt assistance
The Edo Government has solicited for assistance from the Federal Government to tackle the increasing number of Lassa fever patients…
Lassa-fever: Nigerian Govt calls for better partnership with States
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has called on State Governments to intensify partnership with the Federal Government in…
Lassa fever: Death toll hits 31 in 15 states
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has said the current outbreak of Lassa fever has affected 15 states with…
Lassa fever: Gombe state records death
The Gombe State Government said on Monday that the state has one person to Lassa fever.
Lassa fever kills 9 in Ondo, 36 cases recorded
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has confirmed the outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state, saying laboratory tests have…
No lassa fever in Osun – Govt
The Osun State Government on Saturday dispelled speculations of outbreak of lassa fever in the state.