Lassa Fever Archives — Page 2 of 2

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...

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...

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...

January 26, 2020 No Responses

Lassa Fever: NCDC Confirms 29 Deaths, 195 Reported Cases In Eleven States

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that 29 deaths and 195 confirmed cases of Lassa fever had been reported in 11 states of the federation. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, NCDC, who disclosed this in a statement...

January 17, 2019 No Responses

Edo Govt To Appointees: Intensify Lassa Fever Campaign

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government has intensified efforts to curb Lassa Fever in the state and directed all government appointees to sensitise residents in rural and urban centres on measures to prevent...