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NCDC confirms more Lassa fever deaths
13 Jun 2025 11:55 GMT
Lassa fever is surging again across Nigeria, … education.
“We can’t fight Lassa with hospital efforts alone. The … ,” Chollom said.
He said that Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic illness, is …
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Lassa Fever: Death Toll Rises To 142 As NCDC Confirms 747 Cases Across 18 States
12 Jun 2025 22:34 GMT
… confirmed 747 cases of Lassa fever and 142 related deaths … the agency’s latest Lassa Fever Situation Report, which … and disseminated updated Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) guidelines to … awareness on Lassa fever prevention,” the agency said.
Lassa fever is an …
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Ondo, Bauchi Lead As NCDC Reports 142 Deaths, 747 Lassa Fever Cases In 18 States
12 Jun 2025 21:28 GMT
… deaths and 747 cases of Lassa fever across 18 states in the … IPC guidelines for Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) to health facilities, with …
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Nigerian scientists develop new vaccine against Lassa fever
10 Jun 2025 13:26 GMT
… shown promising results in combating Lassa fever, an epidemic that remains … Biotech, said that the Lassa fever vaccine has successfully passed preclinical … ones survived,” he said.
Lassa fever is an acute viral … illness caused by the Lassa virus that was first …
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Lassa fever, meningitis claim 366 lives in Nigeria – NCDC
30 May 2025 15:34 GMT
… of 366 deaths from Lassa fever and meningitis in 24 … centre confirmed 733 cases of Lassa fever from 5,118 suspected … it said it recorded 141 Lassa fever-related deaths, representing a case … of Nigeria(NAN) reports Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease …
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Lassa fever, meningitis kill 366 in 24 states – NCDC
30 May 2025 04:27 GMT
… confirmed 733 cases of Lassa fever from 5,118 suspected … , the country recorded 141 Lassa fever-related deaths, representing a … both suspected and confirmed Lassa fever cases compared to the … the response, the national Lassa fever multi-partner, multi-sectoral …
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The Lassa fever emergency
21 May 2025 14:25 GMT
… the World Health Organisation (WHO), Lassa fever is endemic to Nigeria. Ironically … , death. The seasonal pattern of Lassa fever outbreaks in Nigeria typically coincides … cooperation with neighbouring countries where Lassa fever is also endemic should be …
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Death Toll From Lassa Fever Rises To 138 In Nigeria
16 May 2025 09:40 GMT
… death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria, Africa … Nigeria reported 214 deaths from Lassa fever, according to the NCDC … World Health Organisation, Lassa fever is an acute viral … severe clinical presentation of Lassa fever, case-fatality is estimated …
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Taraba leads as Lassa fever kills 138 in 4 months
15 May 2025 16:15 GMT
… also said the National Lassa fever multi-partner, multi-sectoral … at all levels.
Lassa fever is a haemorrhagic viral … Health Organisation (WHO), Lassa fever is endemic in Nigeria … also added that preventing Lassa fever requires collective action. Whilst …
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Lassa Fever: WAHO Seeks to Accelerate Vaccine Access in West Africa
15 May 2025 03:49 GMT
… unveiled plans to expand the Lassa Fever Coalition, partnering three prominent regional … , and ensure equitable access to Lassa fever vaccines.
According to Balogun, Ministers … plans tailored to regional needs.
Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic illness first …