Tag: Lassa Fever

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…