Lassa Fever

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the number of new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in some states. SEE ALSO: UK Adds Loss Of Smell, Taste To Coronavirus Symptoms List The Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora,…

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has donated N10.5 million to the state task force committee on COVID-19 and Lasser fever to complement its effort in the fight against the pandemics in the state. SEE ALSO: World Water Day: Osun Govt.…

Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA), said 41 persons had died of Lassa fever from January to date in the state. SEE ALSO: Japan’s Rakuten 5G Launch Delayed Due To…

The death toll from the Lassa fean outbreak of Lassa fever has risen to 173, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said.SEE ALSO: Crimes Increasing Rapidly during Coronavirus Pandemic, says Interpol The NCDC said that this…

The death toll from Lassa, an outbreak of Lassa fever has risen to 173, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said.The NCDC said that this represents a Case Fatality Rate (CFR), of 18.9 per cent. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu,…

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Nigerian agency responsible for management of disease outbreaks says Lassa fever death toll has increased to 161.SEE ALSO: Coronavirus: Benue Govt. Opens Quarantine Centre Dr Chikwe…

Dr Lilian Uzomba, a medical expert on Thursday urged employers of labour to ensure a working environment that would prevent the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria. SEE ALSO: House of Reps Suspend Buhari’s $22.79bn Loan Consideration…

The death toll from the latest round of Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has risen to 144, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said Thursday with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR), of 16.8 percent.SEE ALSO: China Fast-tracks Logistics…

The Lagos State Government says it will begin eight weeks derivatisation and fumigation of 27 Model Colleges with hostel facilities, abattoirs/slaughterhouses,  produce and regular markets against Lassa fever.The…

Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, on Monday said the hospital had successfully managed the Lassa fever patient in isolation ward.Adeyemo…

Dr Clement Peter, the Officer-in-Charge of World Health Organisation (WHO) in Nigeria, has emphasised the need for public awareness and good hygiene to prevent the spread of Lassa fever in the country. SEE ALSO: Adesola Adeduntan, CEO,…

Agege Local Government in Lagos State says it will provide handwashing facilities in some strategic places to curb the spread of Coronavirus and LASSA fever in the locality.Mr Ganiyu Egunjobi, the Council Chairman, during a…

The Kwara Government on Tuesday said it had deployed health workers at the international airport in the state capital to check the outbreak of Coronavirus and Lassa fever in the state. SEE ALSO: Suspected kidnappers’ camp uncovered in…

The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), says there is no vaccine available yet against Lassa fever in the country. Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Minister of State, FMOH, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday in Abuja while providing an update…

No fewer than 63 people have been placed under close monitoring by Lagos state government after recording the first case of the disease in the state.Akin Abayomi, the state commissioner for health, disclosed this on Wednesday, February…

The Delta Government has lauded the Federal Government for its prompt response in containing the spread of Lassa fever in the state.SEE ALSO: Strange Disease: NCDC says Rapid Response Team Supporting BenueThe state Commissioner for…

Justice Sidi Bage, the Emir of Lafia has urged  stakeholders to intensify efforts at tackling the spread of Lassa fever in Nasarawa State. SEE ALSO: Gov. Makinde Tasks Corps Members on Community Building Bage made the call on Thursday in…

The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory,  Hajiya Ramatu Aliyu,  says all surveillance informants within the communities and health facilities in FCT have been strengthened for the prevention of Lassa fever and coronavirus. SEE…

In an effort to check the sprrad of Lassa fever, some members of  National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) serving  in Kebbi State have embarked on public sensitisation in markets. SEE ALSO: Centre Set to validate capacity to Test for…

The Delta Government has directed health workers in the state who had come in contact with suspected Lassa fever cases as a matter of urgency undergo proper screening to contain the spread of the disease.Dr Mordi…

The Kaduna State Government has commenced sensitisation step-down on Lassa fever in Chikun Local Government Area of the state.The Director of Public Health, Dr Mohammed Bello-Armayau, said the sensitisation was to curtail the spread of…

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it is closely monitoring the outbreak of haemorrhagic fevers to prevent an epidemic in the state.The agency this followed the outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by…

The Zamfara government has said that the north-western state has no case of Lassa fever.Its health commissioner, Mr Yahaya Kanoma, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Gusau that the only confirmed case was…

An outbreak of Lassa Fever in Katsina State has claimed the life of a pregnant woman whose identity is undisclosed.The State’s Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Agency, Shamsudeen Yahaya, confirmed this while addressing a press…

The Katsina State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has confirmed the death of a 26-year-old pregnant woman who tested positive to Lassa fever in the state.The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr Shamsudeen Yahaya,…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it will continue to work closely with states affected by the Lassa fever outbreak in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak.It said the move was to ensure that the 95…

Lassa fever, an acute viral disease that occurs in West Africa was first discovered in 1969 when two missionary nurses died in Lassa village in Borno.It is an animal-borne or zoonotic illness caused by the Lassa virus, hence,…