Tag: Lassa Fever

Lassa Fever Deaths Rise To 109 In One Month
March 15, 2023 No Responses

Lassa Fever Deaths Rise To 109 In One Month

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has disclosed that 22 states of the federation recorded 109 deaths from Lassa Fever in January 2023. The NCDC via its official website on Tuesday said the infections were recorded in...
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Lassa Fever: 13 Children, 7 Adults On Admission In Edo
February 16, 2023 No Responses

Lassa Fever: 13 Children, 7 Adults On Admission In Edo

The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, has said about 13 children and seven adults who were confirmed with Lassa fever in the state are still on admission at the Irrua Specialist Hospital (ISTH).  The Commissioner who disclosed...
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Lassa Fever: Ondo Records 106 Cases, Eight Deaths 
January 30, 2023 No Responses

Lassa Fever: Ondo Records 106 Cases, Eight Deaths 

Ondo State Government, on Sunday, confirmed 106 cases of Lassa Fever and eight deaths.  Special Adviser to the governor on Health, Prof. Francis Faduyile, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).  Faduyile said the.....
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Lassa Fever: Edo Records 115 Cases, 13 Deaths 
January 29, 2023 No Responses

Lassa Fever: Edo Records 115 Cases, 13 Deaths 

Edo State has confirmed eight more cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 115.  The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, said...
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Lassa Fever: Etsako-West Confirms 38 Cases, Esan West 24 
January 26, 2023 No Responses

Lassa Fever: Etsako-West Confirms 38 Cases, Esan West 24 

The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, on Wednesday, said Etsako West, Esan West and Esan North East were the most affected local government areas by Lassa fever in the state, urging for the collaboration of residents to...
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Nigeria Confirms 77 Cases Of Lassa Fever In Ondo, Edo, Ebonyi, Others
January 25, 2023 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 77 Cases Of Lassa Fever In Ondo, Edo, Ebonyi, Others

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) registered 77 new Lassa fever cases and six-related deaths between January 9 and January 15, 2022.  In a statement on Wednesday, NCDC explained that the new cases were recorded in 25...
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Lassa Fever: Edo Records Ten New Cases, Eight Deaths
January 23, 2023 No Responses

Lassa Fever: Edo Records Ten New Cases, Eight Deaths

Edo State has recorded ten more cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed persons in the state to 81, with eight deaths.  Briefing journalists in Benin City at the weekend, the Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Ako...
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Lassa fever: Edo Releases Contacts Of Surveillance, Notification Officers In Local Councils 
January 18, 2023 No Responses

Lassa fever: Edo Releases Contacts Of Surveillance, Notification Officers In Local Councils 

The Edo State Government has intensified surveillance and response activities for Lassa fever across the state’s 18 local councils as part of improved efforts to contain the disease and ensure the health of residents.  The Edo State Commissioner for Hea...
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Lassa Fever: Edo Records One Death, 12 New Cases 
January 15, 2023 No Responses

Lassa Fever: Edo Records One Death, 12 New Cases 

Edo State, at the weekend, confirmed one death from Lassa fever and recorded 12 new cases as the government steps up measures to contain the spread of the disease across all communities in the state.  The Edo State Commissioner for...
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Edo Confirms Four New Cases Of Lassa Fever  
January 13, 2023 No Responses

Edo Confirms Four New Cases Of Lassa Fever  

Edo State has recorded four more cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed persons in the state to 28.   Briefing journalists in Benin City, the Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, said the four...
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<strong>Edo Confirms 26 Cases Of Lassa Fever </strong>
January 12, 2023 No Responses

Edo Confirms 26 Cases Of Lassa Fever 

Edo State has recorded three more confirmed cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed cases on admission to 26.   Addressing Journalists in Benin City, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, who decried the rising cases of...
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Edo Steps Up Campaign Against Lassa Fever  
January 11, 2023 No Responses

Edo Steps Up Campaign Against Lassa Fever  

The Edo State Government, as part of efforts to curb the spread of Lassa fever and ensure the health and safety of residents across all Edo communities, has met with stakeholders in the seven local government councils most affected by...
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Edo Records 18 New Cases Of Lassa Fever
January 10, 2023 No Responses

Edo Records 18 New Cases Of Lassa Fever

Edo State has recorded 18 new cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of persons who are currently on admission in the state to 23.  The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, who disclosed this while briefing...
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Lassa Fever: FMC Introduces Compulsory Screening Of Patients, Visitors
February 4, 2020 No Responses

Lassa Fever: FMC Introduces Compulsory Screening Of Patients, Visitors

The Federal Medical Centre, Ebuta Meta, Lagos, has introduced a compulsory free temperature screening for both patients, their relations and workers in a bid to curb Lassa fever. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the hospital...
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