In a bid to avert the possible outbreak of Lassa fever and Corona virus in the nation’s capital, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has flagged off sensitization and awareness campaign in Gwagwalada Area Council of the territory. The awareness campaign according to the minister was aimed at ensuring that residents especially mothers […]
The Kogi state Ministry of Health has confirmed nine cases of Lassa fever with four deaths recorded since the outbreak of the deadly disease in the state about a month ago. The state epidemiologist, Dr. Austin Ojotule, disclosed this in a statement in Lokoja on Sunday. Police assures of rescue of former ABU VC’s daughter […]
A Board Member of the Reach Care Foundation, Dr Nandul Durfa is calling on all health care workers to prevent person-to-person transmission of Lassa fever. Dr. Durfa noted that inappropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks and poor IPC practices, increase the risk of person to person transmission of Lassa fever. […]
In a bid to avert the possible outbreak of Lassa fever and Corona virus in the nation’s capital, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has flagged off sensitization and awareness campaign in Gwagwalada Area Council of the territory. The awareness campaign according to the minister was aimed at ensuring that residents especially […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced an aggressive sensitisation campaign against Lassa fever at markets across the territory. Addressing newsmen at Garki Model Market in Abuja on Sunday, Education Officer on Health Promotion and Educational Unit of the FCT Public Health Department, Hanatu Bitrus, said the sensitisation campaign was part of efforts of […]
Anambra State Government has announced the confirmation of a case of Lassa fever in the state. This was made known by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Vincent Okpala, while addressing newsmen in Awka. Dr. Okpala noted that the State’s Emergency Response Team was ready to intervene in any sudden outbreak in the state. He stated […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it will continue to work closely with states affected by the Lassa fever outbreak in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak. It said the move was to ensure that the 95 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in some states across the country within the week were effectively managed. […]
The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has confirmed a fresh case of Lassa fever in a 34-year old man in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Health, Dr Amina Mohammed-Baloni, confirmed the case in a statement on Saturday in Kaduna.Baloni disclosed that the state had so far recorded 23 cases, adding […]
As the Lassa fever epidemic continues to spread across the country, Enugu state has recorded its second casualty. Daily Times learnt that this is the second Lassa fever death in the state. The first casualty was at the Enugu state University Teaching Hospital, Parklane. The management of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Enugu, […]
Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON) has advised Nigerians to desist from consuming soaked garri so as to avoid Lassa fever infection. The council also stressed the need for Nigerians to practise good personal hygiene and environmental sanitation. Director, Department of Registration, Ethics and Standard Enforcement, Dr. Andy Ukah, gave the advice in […]
The Rivers State Government has confirmed three persons dead in an outbreak Lassa Fever in the State. The Acting Permanent Secretary ,Ministry of Health, Dr Chinwe Atata, confirmed this on Wednesday during a press briefing to give an update on the status of the disease in the State. READ ALSO: ICPC allegation about us is […]
Abuja – Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, says Nigeria is contributing to research for the development of Lassa fever vaccine to proffer a lasting solution to the disease. Ehanire, who disclosed this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, said Lassa fever was preventable and could be treated. He said that the disease […]
…says administration on high alert The FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello, has said that there is no confirmed case of Lassa Fever in the FCT. This was revealed during an emergency meeting of medical experts and senior members of the FCT Administration convened by the FCT Minister. FCTA generates N3.4bn from vehicle, drivers licence in 12 […]
A consultant on infectious diseases, Dr. Iorhen Akase, has called for holistic approach in curtailing the rampant outbreaks of Lassa fever in Nigeria. Akase of the Department of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, made the call on Tuesday in an interview in Lagos. The expert said that preventive measures coordinated across various […]
Former Chairman of then House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy probe, Mr. Farouk Lawan on Tuesday, told an Abuja High Court that his proposed witness lost his brother to Lassa fever in Kano state last Sunday. Lawan who is facing bribery charge said: “My lord we are very much ready to open our […]
Gombe – Seven suspected cases of Lassa fever have been recorded in Gombe State, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Ahmed Gana, has disclosed. Gana made this disclosure in Gombe on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on the outbreak and spread of the disease in the country. He said that out of the seven suspected cases, […]
Kano – Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, on Tuesday called on residents of the state to intensify prayers and maintain proper personal hygiene to avoid contracting Lassa fever. The Emir, in a state-wide broadcast on Monday evening at his palace in Kano, expressed concern over the contagious nature of the disease, charging residents to ensure […]
Dr Mohammad Abubakar, the Minister of Environment has advised Nigerians to stop eating rats for now as 29 deaths cases have been recorded due to Lassa Fever outbreak in the country. Abubakar gave the advice, while briefing the newsmen on the ongoing Lassa Fever outbreak in the country on Monday in Abuja. Osun Govt confirms […]
The Osun Government on Monday confirmed two cases of Lassa fever in the state. Dr Rafiu Isamotu, the state Commissioner for Health, made this known on Monday in Osogbo, at a news conference also attended by Dr Olasiji Olamiju, the Special Adviser to Gov. Gboyega Oyetola on Public Health. Lassa fever: FG commends Kano for […]
The Federal Government has commended Kano State Government for taking proactive measures to curb Lassa fever in the state. “We can see that the level of the state preparedness to contain the situation so quickly is highly commendable. Lassa fever: Jigawa, Kaduna, Ogun, Kogi confirm new cases “We are therefore commending the government for […]