Tag: Lassa fever
Lassa Fever: 23 persons confirmed dead from 48 cases in Ebonyi
The government said 48 cases were confirmed from the suspected case and out of which 23 persons died of the…
37.7 West Africans at risk of lassa fever infection annually – Expert
"We are currently collaborating with the United State Centre of Disease Control George Town and the Nigeria Centre of Disease…
Lassa Fever cases surge in Ondo, Edo — NCDC
Meanwhile, as Nigeria battles the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak, public health experts said concerted efforts are required from both the…
Lassa Fever: NCDC registers 7 cases
The NCDC on its official website on Friday said Edo reported four cases, Bauchi two, while Kogi recorded one with…
162 Lassa fever deaths so far recorded in 2024 – NCDC
“The National Lassa Fever Multi-partner, Multi-sectoral Technical Working Group (TWG) continues coordinating the response at all levels,” it said
Rampaging Lassa Fever strike 84 Nigerians dead in seven weeks
According to Idris, as of February 18, 2024, 84 Local Government Areas in 23 states of the country had reported…
Two doctors, one nurse die of Lassa fever at army hospital in Kaduna
“As of the time of this statement, samples have been taken from suspected contacts and the deceased and sent to…
Lassa Fever strikes 200 Nigerians dead
The agency said that every year, the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and NCDC’s…
Lassa fever fear: Govt knocks traders for flooding Benue with live rats
By Paul Dada The Benue State government has warned traders to stop buying too many live rats and bringing them…
NCDC registers 1,968 Lassa fever cases in 28 states
The centre indicated that 75 per cent of the cases were detected in Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi States.
Lassa Fever kills 109 Nigerians
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said 109 lives were lost to Lassa Fever…
Zero death, 6 new Lassa fever cases recorded in Kogi
Beside Lassa fever there is no other disease outbreak. For now Kogi has no case of diphtheria, cholera, meningitis and…
Nigeria posts 244 cases of Lassa fever, 37 death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) registered 244 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever in 16 states and…
Owo FMC Director cries for help over rising cases of Lassa Fever in Ondo
“The way they dig their grave and other things, and even the way you handle their waste, is very different.…
Lassa Fever: NCDC registers 77 cases, 6 deaths
The NCDC advised Nigerians to ensure proper environmental sanitation, keep the environment clean at all times, and block all holes…