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8 Persons Die Of Lassa Fever In Gombe Within 2 Months

Hajara Leman Apr 27, 2022 0

Eight persons have died from February till date, from Lassa Fever in Gombe State, Dr Nuhu Bille, the State’s Epidemiologist with the Ministry of Health has said. Bille, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…

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Nigeria confirms 358 cases of Lassa Fever in 2022, as UK reports 3 deaths

Abujah Racheal Feb 16, 2022 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 358 cases of Lassa fever recorded across 19 States, even as the world continues to battle COVID-19. It also said that the fever caused three deaths in Britain, diagnosed from…

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Lassa fever kills 80 in Nigeria

John Ogunsemore Dec 17, 2021 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 80 persons have so far died from Lassa fever as of Thursday. The NCDC’s disclosed the information during its routine situation report of Lassa Fever outbreak in the country on in Abuja.…

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FG Concerned Over New Cases Of Lassa Fever

Abujah Racheal Nov 13, 2020 0

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,…

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Bauchi State Assembly Donates N10.5 Million To Its Task Force On COVID-19, Lassa Fever

Ahmed Kaigama Jun 14, 2020 0

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.…

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41 Persons Die Of Lassa Fever In Bauchi

Ayinde Olaide May 16, 2020 0

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…

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Ebonyi Governor Threatens Journalists Over Negative Reports, Ban 2 For Life

John Ogunsemore Apr 22, 2020 0

The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has warned journalists in the state to avoid negative reports or incur the wrath of his government and the people. He added that his government has "koboko" (horsewhip) and would not hesitate to use…

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“Your hazard allowance was 5k” – Friend laments as doctor dies of Lassa Fever in…

John Ogunsemore Apr 5, 2020 0

A medical doctor, Philip Vanen Dzuana, has died of Lassa Fever in Benue after being exposed to an infected patient. The Herald learnt that the victim had spent 10 years, instead of six, as a Medicine and Surgery student of Benue State…

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Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak hits 193

Abuja Racheal Mar 27, 2020 0

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…

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Death Toll from Lassa Fever Outbreak hits 193

Abuja Racheal Mar 27, 2020 0

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,…

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Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 161-NCDC

Abujah Racheal Mar 18, 2020 0

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…

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Lagos State Begins Massive Public Fumigation Against Lassa Fever

Tony Abu Momoh Mar 13, 2020 0

The Lagos State Government has announced a massive fumigation of public spaces within the state to combat the spread of Lassa Fever. According to the state government, the exercise is billed to commence, today, Friday the 13th and run…

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Medical Expert urges Employers to Provide Working Environment to curb Coronavirus, Lassa Fever…

Precious Akutamadu Mar 12, 2020 0

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…

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Lassa Fever: Death Toll Reaches 144 – NCDC

Abujah Racheal Mar 12, 2020 0

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…

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Lassa Fever: Lagos Govt set for 8 weeks Fumigation in Schools, Abattoirs, Markets

Olayinka Olawale Mar 11, 2020 0

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…

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Lassa Fever Patient in LUTH has Fully Recovered – Official

Abiodun Azi Mar 9, 2020 0

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…

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Lassa Fever: WHO official harps on Public Awareness, Good Hygiene

Cecilia Ologunagba Mar 9, 2020 0

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,…

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LASSA, Covid-19: Agege LG to Provide Hand Washing Facilities in Strategic Places

Kazeem Akande Mar 6, 2020 0

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…

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Covid-19: Kwara Deploys Health Workers to Airport

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Mar 3, 2020 0

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…

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Lassa Fever: Vaccines `Still a Work-in-Progress in Nigeria, says FG

Abujah Racheal Feb 22, 2020 0

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…

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Lassa Fever: Lagos places 63 people under surveillance

News Agency of Nigeria Feb 19, 2020 0

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…

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Lassa fever: Delta lauds FG’s intervention

Carol V. Utulu Feb 14, 2020 0

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 Benue The state Commissioner for…

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Nasarawa Monarch calls for concerted efforts to tackle Lassa Fever

Oboh Linus Feb 14, 2020 0

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…

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FCT strengthens surveillance to prevent Lassa fever, Coronavirus

Franca Ofili Feb 13, 2020 0

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…

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Lassa Fever: Corps members take Sensitisation to Markets in Kebbi

Mohammed Lawal Feb 13, 2020 0

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…

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Lassa Fever: Delta Govt. Directs Screening of Health Workers

Carol V. Utulu Feb 13, 2020 0

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…

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Lassa Fever: Kaduna State Govt. begins sensitisation in Chikun LGA

News Agency of Nigeria Feb 12, 2020 0

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…

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LASEMA to Monitor Cororonavirus, Lassa fever

Aisha Cole Feb 10, 2020 0

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…

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Zamfara has no Case of Lassa Fever – Commissioner

Ishaq Zaki Feb 9, 2020 0

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…

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Just in: Pregnant woman dies of Lassa Fever in Katsina

News Agency of Nigeria Feb 5, 2020 0

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…

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