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FG confirms fresh Lassa fever cases in Ondo, Edo, Bauchi

The Federal Government on Wednesday said seven new cases of Lassa fever had been reported and confirmed in Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi states. The FG also confirmed that it had recorded…

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Suspected Lassa fever case confirmed at Federal Medical Centre, Keffi

The Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa, has confirmed that a patient at the centre was suffering from a disease suspected to be Lassa fever. Medical Director of the Centre, Giyan…

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UNICEF puts five Anambra LGs under surveillance for Lassa fever

The United Nations Children's Education Fund (UNICEF) has said it is monitoring five local government areas in Anambra State for any incident of Lassa fever. According to the organization,the action…

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3 new cases of Lassa fever reported in Ondo

The Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNO) on Wednesday announced it has discovered three fresh cases of the Lassa fever in Ondo state. DSNO officials stated this while giving its…

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Five new cases of Lassa fever discovered in Plateau

The Plateau State Health Commissioner, Dr. Kuden Kamshak on Tuesday said the state has reported four new cases of Lassa fever. He disclosed this while speaking to journalists in Jos.…

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FG confirms 5 new cases of Lassa Fever in these states…

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, on Friday confirmed the discovery of five fresh cases of Lassa in Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau and Rivers states. In a statement by the National…

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59 Lassa fever contacts identified in Delta and Anambra

The Federal Government on Tuesday said it has identified no fewer than 59 people who might have had direct contact with Lassa fever victims in Delta and Anambra states. It…

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19 people placed on watch list in Ogun over Lassa fever

As the outbreak of the Lassa fever spreads across the nation, the Ogun state government has announced the placement of 19 people under watch list. The state government said on…

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Lassa fever: ‘Stay away from garri’

Owing to the spread of the Lassa fever, which has claimed over 63 lives across the country in the past six months, Nigerians have been advised to avoid drinking garri.…

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Lassa fever spreads in Lagos as 1 dies, 14 cases recorded [DETAILS]

Lassa fever, which broke out in Lagos state about a week ago, appears to be spreading with increased intensity. Thus far, the state government has confirmed the death of one…

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Lassa fever could kill 1,000 Nigerians – Health Minister

by Emeka Nwankwo Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has warned that Lassa fever could kill 1,000 Nigerians and that the viral infection has spread to 17 states in the…

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Lassa fever patient escapes from hospital

It was revealed on Tuesday, by the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, that a Lassa fever patient successfully escaped from an hospital in Ebonyi State. The unnamed patient was…

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Jude Ndukwe: Between Jonathan’s Ebola virus and Buhari’s Lassa fever

At the time of writing this essay, Nigeria has lost 44 of her citizens to the dreaded Lassa Fever which like the equally dreaded Ebola Virus Disease is a haemorrhagic…

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‘I didn’t say Jonathan was responsible for Lassa fever’ – Health Minister

Health Minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has denied blaming former President, Goodluck Jonathan for the re-emergence of Lassa fever in the country. It had been widely reported on Sunday, that the…

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Jonathan blamed for Lassa fever | Sacked Speaker defies court | Okorocha sacks 3,000 civil servants | More stories

Jonathan is responsible for Lassa Fever - Health minister. This Day We have no fresh case of Lassa fever in Lagos - Lagos Govt. Vanguard Distribute seized rice, others to…

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Lagos records first case of Lassa fever

Lagos state has recorded its first case of the Lassa fever, in its latest outbreak. A patient was discovered to be suffering from the fever at the Lagos University Teaching…

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Lassa fever berths in Abuja, patient dies at National Hospital

There's been an outbreak of the Lassa fever in the Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Federal Government announced on Wednesday that a patient died from the…

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Lassa fever: 11 states affected, 42 deaths reported [DETAILS]

The recent wave of Lassa fever in the country has affected more than ten states, with 85 reported cases and 42 deaths including two recent deaths in Ondo state, bringing…

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5 things to know about Lassa fever

by Emeka Nwankwo Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus. It is commonly found in West African countries. The virus is a member of…

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Lassa fever breaks out in Taraba, 1 dead, 2 in observation

Three days into the New Year, the government of Taraba has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. According to the Commissioner of Health, Innocent Vakkai, one person has…

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Mahmud Jega: Transition in Nigeria is the political equivalent of Lassa fever

by Mahmud Jega   The Federal Government and all 36 state governments in Nigeria are right now suffering from high body temperature caused by a political fever called transition. Fela…

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We treated Lassa fever, not Ebola patient – UCH CMD

by Isi Esene Professor Temitope Alonge, the Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo, has denied speculations that the medical facility is treating a patient infected…

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#GrimReports: 5,000 die from Lassa fever annually in Jos

 by Chi Ibe The lack the facilities for early and easy diagnosis of Lassa fever has claimed about 5, 000 lives in Jos, Chief Medical Director of the Jos University…

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Nigerians will appreciate my government soon – Buhari; Nigeria threatens to shut down domestic airlines over debt, gives 30-day deadline | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerians will appreciate my government soon - BuhariFG to reopen varsities, despite ASUU strikeFG engaging foreign countries to deal decisively with insecurity - Lai MohammedNigeria threatens to shut down domestic…

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SSANU, NASU start strike; Wike declares for 2023 presidency | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*Governor Wike declares for 2023 presidency *Minister says fuel subsidy is ‘a criminal enterprise’ *Nigeria records six Lassa Fever deaths, 29 new infections *Soludo directs sit-at-home devotees to resume *SSANU,…

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‘Cybercriminals unleash SMS-based Android malware’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss:  Nigeria records 32 Lassa fever deaths in three weeks At least…

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#2023: Tinubu’s London trip is the timely reminder about healthcare being top priority

All Progressives Congress chieftain, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has travelled out of Nigeria weeks after declaring his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election, ThisDay reports. This is coming less than…

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It’s World Health Day 2021 and Nigerians can’t relate

"Together for a fairer, healthier world" is theme for this year's World Health Day, but as a Nigerian, you may argue if efforts are made - in any form -…

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Product Campaign Review: Dettol’s Clean Naija Campaign

Three billion people - about 40% of the world's population - live without basic handwashing facilities with soap and water available at home. 1 in 10 patients gets an avoidable…

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Ebola is far from dead, are we taking notice?

For the last three months, Nigeria has struggled to contain the novel Coronavirus, the country's most robust response to a global ailment since the Ebola pandemic of 2016. For good…

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