On January 29, 2019, a health management agency released a press statement reporting that eight states are experiencing Lassa fever outbreak. Kindly educate us about Lassa fever and how to prevent it. I also read the press statement and it…
Lassa Fever kills 8 persons; 40 cases recorded in Plateau
Kamshak made the disclosure on Thursday, during the Agenda for Social Behavioural Communication Committee (SBCC), Review Meeting, held in Jos. Dr Kuden Kamshak, the Plateau health commissioner, has confirmed eight persons killed by Lassa Fever, with 40 cases recorded across the…
What to know about Lassa fever
I heard that Lassa fever has started again. Since garri causes the disease, I am going to stop drinking garri till during rainy season,” Aminu told a gathering of friends. “Yes it is good to keep garri and other foods away from rats from now till…
After 50 years, Lassa fever still killing, maiming Nigerians as survivors narrate ordeal
It is indeed a shame for Nigeria that 50 years after the disease was discovered in Nigeria, thousands of Nigerians still suffer from Lassa fever with hundreds dying every year. It is the mark of a nation that cares little…