NCDC Reports 222 New Lassa Fever Infections
Nigeria reported 222 new Lassa fever cases and two new deaths across 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory within one week. On Monday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
40 Die as Lassa Fever Hits 14 States in Nigeria — NCDC
In the first four weeks of 2022, 40 people died from Lassa fever in 43 Local Government Areas across 14 States, out of a total of 211 people who were…
Oyo Confirms Deaths of 2 Doctors As a Result of Lassa Fever
Oyo State Ministry of Health has confirmed the deaths of two doctors and another hospital employee as a result of Lassa fever. Dr. Bode Ladipo, the state's Commissioner for Health,…
We Are Now Dealing With Outbreak of Lassa Fever – NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo state branch, has disclosed it lost two of its members to Lassa fever within 72 hours. According to NAN, Ayotunde Fasunla, its chairman, made…
Lassa Fever Cases Rise To 1,067 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the country’s confirmed cases of Lassa fever for 2022 stood at 1,067, spread across 112 local government areas and 27…
Lassa Fever Outbreak Kills 1 In Rivers
The Rivers State Ministry of Health has officially reported a recent resurgence of Lassa fever within the state. Dr Adaeze Oreh, the Commissioner for Health, made the announcement in Port…
Lassa Fever: Edo Confirms 10 New Cases
New cases of the dreaded Lassa Fever has been confirmed in Edo state. 10 New Cases were confirmed in Etsako and Esan local government areas. This brings the total confirmed…
Lassa Fever: FG Tracks 357 Suspected Patients After UK Returnee’s Death
NCDC is tracking 357 persons for possible Lassa fever infection. This follows the death of a 31-year-old physician who returned from the UK and died of Lassa fever on March…
Lassa Fever Kills Corps Member In Ogun
A corper has been confirmed dead, after being infected by Lassa Fever disease. The corp member was diagnosed with the illness in Ondo, before she was conveyed to a facility…