Lassa fever

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that there was some suspicion of acute Viral Hemorrhagic disease in the Accident and Emergency unit of the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna (NARHK), which has resulted in the death of a couple of…

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has warned all healthcare workers to maintain a high index of suspicion and observe standard precautionary measure at all times in the course of their duties. READ ALSO:Lassa fever: 2,122 cases…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said no fewer than 2,122 suspected cases, 411 confirmed cases, and 72 deaths have been recorded from Lassa fever in Nigeria this year as of February 11, 2024. READ ALSO:NCDC…

According to Ebonyi State Ministry of Health, Lassa fever had claimed 14 lives from the 29 confirmed cases of the disease recorded as at Feb. 20. READ ALSO: Nigeria records increase in Lassa Fever In 2023 – NCDC Dr Hyacinth Ebenyi,…

The Mandate Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Health Services and Environment Secretariat (FCT-HSES) Dr. Adedolapo Fasawa, has addressed the alarming surge in Lassa Fever cases in the nations capital, FCT. READ ALSO:Lassa Fever:…

The Gombe State Government has announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. READ ALSO:Lassa Fever: Health Commissioner warns against outbreak in Cross River The Commissioner for Health, Dr Habu Dahiru, said during a…

Residents of Cross River State in southern Nigeria have been urged to prioritise hygiene and sanitation due to a reported case of Lassa fever outbreak resulting to one death. READ ALSO:NCDC Activates Emergency Operations Centre for Lassa…

In a bid to address the escalating cases of Lassa fever in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has activated the national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for Lassa Fever (LF-EOC). This…

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has recorded a sharp increase in Lassa Fever cases in week 51 of 2023. READ ALSO: NCDC Boosts Lassa Fever Preparedness Amidst Rising Cases in Bauchi The information was released in…

As part of preparedness activities for the potential surge in Lassa Fever cases, the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa has recently undertook a significant visit to Bauchi…