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NCDC Alerts Nigerians as Lassa Fever Kills 162
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says the number of confirmed Lassa Fever cases have increased significantly resulting in a cumulative 162 deaths in 2024. The agency also urged the public to adhere to recommended safety protocols and to report any symptoms to local health authorities promptly. The NCDC said on Saturday via…
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We’ll intensify immunization against child killer disease – Oyo Commissioner
By Nafiu Busari Despite claiming many lives and the threats posed by Diphtheria in the Country, Oyo State has not recorded any case of the disease in recent years. This was attributed to immense resources and protective measures put in place by the Oyo state government and her development partners. The Commissioner for Health, Dr…
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Diphtheria Infection Hits Kano, Kills 25
Diphtheria disease outbreak has killed no fewer than 25 persons in Kano. Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa, confirmed the outbreak of the deadly disease. Symptoms of the killer disease include sore throat, cough, drooling of saliva, change of voice, neck swelling, abnormal breathing, fever or mouth odour, among others. The commissioner,…
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NCDC Releases Lassa Fever Infection Report for Week 33
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says the number of Lassa fever infections since the beginning of 2022 is 894, with 168 deaths. The latest situation report released for week 33 by the NCDC also showed that there are 6392 suspected cases of the infection across 101 Local Government Areas in 25 states. The…
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“We’ll Continue To Curtail The Spread Of Lassa Fever” – Oyo Govt
Oyo State government on Thursday reiterated its continuous efforts at curtailing the spread of the outbreak of Lassa fever since the first case in January 2022. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bode Ladipo, in a statement, available to Journalists in Ibadan on Thursday said that Four (4) health workers were confirmed positive for Lassa fever,…
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Oyo Government Keeps Surveillance On Councils Over Lassa Fever Outbreak
Oyo State government has called on residents of the state to remain calm over the reported cases of Lassa Fever in Iwajowa Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bode Ladipo, made this known in a statement issued by the ministry and made available to newsmen in Ibadan. The statement read…
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Ìjọba Àpapọ̀ Ńkọminú L’órí B’áwọn Tóní Àisàn Ọ̀rẹ̀rẹ̀ Se Ń Pọ̀si
Ìjọba àpapọ̀ tin kọminú bí iye àwọn tóní àisàn iba ọ̀rẹ̀rẹ̀ seń pọ̀si láwọn ìpínlẹ̀ kọ̀kan. Alákoso fétò ìlera, Dókítà Ọlọrunnibẹ Mamora ló fìdí ọ̀rọ̀ yí múlẹ̀ nílu Abuja pẹ̀lú àtọ́katí pé pẹ̀lú bí àsìkò ẹ̀rùn se ń wọlé dé, wọ́n ti ń fi ìdí ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ àisàn náà múlẹ̀ láwọn ìpínlẹ̀ kọ̀kan nílẹ̀ yí. Alákoso sàlàyé pé ó lé ní ẹgbẹ̀rún lọ́nà ọgọ́ta àwọn tó ti ní, tí wọ́n sìti se ìtọ́jú fún tí wọ́n ti móríbọ́ àmọ́ kò dín ní àwọn èyàn ẹgbẹ̀rún méjì tí wọ́n sin gba ìtọ́jú lọ́wọ́ nínú ilé àti nílé wòsàn. Dókítà Mamora tọ́kasi pé, ẹ̀ka ètò ìlera tẹpẹlẹ mọ́ síse ìtajú ẹni tó ní ìpèníjà lórí ìlera wọn,…
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Lassa fever: Strict Adherence to Hygienic Practices, Very Important – NOA
Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs. Dolapo Dosunmu has admonished Nigerians to ensure that hygienic practices are observed at all times to guard against the spread of Lassa fever. Mrs. Dosunmu gave the advice at a news conference in Ibadan on the spread of Lassa fever in Nigeria and scourge of coronavirus ravaging…
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Onímò ìlera gbamoran lórí àrun Lassa
Onímò nípa isegun kan, Dókítà Olajide Oladipupo ti niki àwọn ènìyàn mú imotótó lókunkúndùn láti leè dènà àìsàn ibà ọ̀rẹ̀rẹ̀. Dókítà Oladipupo sọ̀rọ̀ yi nínú iforowero pẹ̀lú akoroyin agbègbè àti ìgberíko nilu Ìbàdàn. Ó fi aidunu rè hàn sí bí àwọn èèyàn kìí se kọbiara sí ìlera wọn ní paapajulo imotótó àyíká wọn leyi tó…
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Osun Confirms Two Cases of Lassa Fever
Osun State Government has confirmed two cases of Lassa fever in the state. State Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Isamotu made the confirmation at a news conference, at the Ministry of Health in Osogbo, the state capital. Dr Isamotu said the two patients affected by the deadly disease were receiving treatment at the Obafemi Awolowo…
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Lassa Fever: Delta Government Urges Residents against Panic
Delta State Government says there is no outbreak of Lassa fever in the state and has called on residents not to panic regarding the rumours doing the rounds. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye, who made the announcement during a press briefing in response to the allegations, also expressed the readiness of the government…
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84 Lassa Fever Cases Recorded in Ondo
The outbreak of Lassa fever has hit Ondo State. So far, eighty-four cases have been recorded in the New Year. While sixteen of the patients have died, forty-seven others were currently on admission and responding to treatment. The State Epidemiologist, Dr. Steven Fagbemi, confirmed this during a meeting with Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and Local Government Chairmen…
