AGS NEWS – Despite warnings regarding the resurgence of Lassa fever in some parts of the country, many residents of Enugu State persist in consuming cassava flakes, locally known as garri. During interviews with NAN on Thursday in Enugu, a … Continue reading Enugu residents defy lassa fever warning, continue drinking garri
Over 5,000 suspected cases of Lassa Fever have been documented in Nigeria since January 2023, primarily concentrated in approximately 28 states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) released a statement providing an overview of the disease’s status … Continue reading Nigeria battles lassa fever: Over 5000 cases reported across 28 states since January
Dr. Felix Archibong, the Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Cross River State, has expressed concern over the resurgence of waste in parts of Calabar, the state capital, and the resulting proliferation of rats. Archibong believes that the … Continue reading NMA raises alarm over mounting easte and rats in Calabar, linked to resurgence of Lassa fever
According to the latest report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the death toll of Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 151, an increase from the previous figure of 148. The report reveals that there have … Continue reading 151 killed as Lassa fever spreads to 26 states in Nigeria
Nigeria is grappling with a persistent outbreak of Lassa fever, as the number of suspected cases has risen compared to last year. As of April 2, 2023, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 4,338 suspected cases. In … Continue reading NCDC: Nigeria reports over 4,000 suspected cases of Lassa fever in 2023
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