Ebonyi State Government says 394 suspected cases of Lassa Fever have been recorded since January till December in the state. It said 48 cases were confirmed from the suspected case and out of which 23 persons died of the disease while 25 persons were discharged. The state governor, Francis Nwifuru, made this announcement on Thursday … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has warned of a looming surge in cases of Lassa fever in the country. The Director General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, gave the warning at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, saying that although the country had experienced a … Read more
The NCDC reported a rise in suspected Lassa fever cases to 6,902 across 125 LGAs in 28 states, with 920 confirmed cases and 162 deaths as of June 23, 2024 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the number of suspected Lassa fever cases in Nigeria has surged to 6,902, according to the latest figures from the Nigeria … Read more
The Tinubu administration assumed office on May 29, 2023, with the promise to fix the health sector. The president appointed Prof. Ali Pate and Dr. Tunji Alausa as ministers in the health ministry. The ministers said they would work with a 4-point strategic plan, to “save lives, reduce both physical and financial pain and produce … Read more
A medical Doctor has slumped and died of Lassa fever while performing surgery in Nasarawa State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lassa fever has killed a Nasarawa State medical doctor, identified as Dr Ahmed Isaiah. Members of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Nasarawa State held a procession for the deceased in Lafia on Tuesday … Read more
NCDC have confirmed 894 cases of Lassa fever EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC) recorded 894 cases and 168 deaths from Lassa fever since the beginning of 2022, as Ondo state has about 31% per cent of Lassa fever cases EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – … Read more
Thirteen new Lassa fever cases has been recorded in Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 13 new cases of Lassa fever in seven days from five states, Ondo, Edo, Kogi, Ebonyi, and Imo. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State … Read more
Ondo State government, says a total of 34 persons have died of Lassa Fever in the state from January to date ….Special adviser to the governor notes that the state recorded 227 confirmed cases in six Local Government Areas (LGAs) during the period EDITOR’S PICK: [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President … Read more
Lassa Fever killed 132 person in 4 months As NCDC says report of 45% increment in COVID-19 cases false EDITOR’S PICK Yemi Osinbajo To Host APC Senators To Iftar Dinner [JUST IN] 2023: Osinbajo Meets APC Senators Tuesday BREAKING: APC National Chairman, Adamu, Deputy Resign From Senate EKO HOT BLOG reports that about 132 persons … Read more
Oyo Confirms Deaths of 2 Doctors, 1 Hospital Staff to Lassa Fever says state records 19 cases, 4 deaths so far Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Government, on Thursday, confirmed the death of two doctors and another hospital staff as a result of contracting Lassa fever. The Commissioner for Health in the … Read more
Lassa Fever case toll jumps to 92 as new deaths recorded in Bauchi and Ebonyi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday revealed that the death toll for Lassa Fever in Nigeria from January 2021 has jumped to 92, with Bauchi and Ebonyi States recording new deaths. The … Read more
According to the report, two persons died from Lassa fever on the 8th of December EKO HOT BLOG reports that a statistics by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have revealed that 434 cases of Lassa fever have been recorded in Nigeria in 2021. According to NCDC’s recent Lassa Fever situation report, at least … Read more
Lassa fever has killed two popular Nigerian doctors and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than four people including two popular Nigerian doctors have been confirmed dead following the outbreak of Lassa Fever in Nasarawa State. Read Also: BREAKING: Bandits Attack Communities, Kidnap Children, Others According to Daily Trust, it was gathered that two … Read more
Nasarawa state government has raised the alarm about the outbreak of Lassa Fever. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the state government raised the alarm after two people were confirmed positive with the virus. This was disclosed on Friday by the permanent secretary, ministry of health, Dr. Janet Angbazo In the conference hall of the ministry … Read more
Fever The acting Commissioner for Health in Ondo State, Dr Jibayo Adeyeye, has reiterated government’s commitment to eradicating Lassa fever, which he described as deadlier than COVID-19. Adeyeye said this during the road walk sensitisation on eradication of Lassa fever in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of the state. He said that in spite of … Read more
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 The Federal Government, on Thursday, raised concerns over the number of new confirmed cases of Lassa virus in Nigeria, saying it has hit 27 states. While warning of the resurgence of other non-COVID-19 killer diseases like Lassa fever, especially in the dry season, the government said it had increased in the last … Read more
Lassa Fever The Federal Government has expressed concern over the number of new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in some states. The Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora, expressed the concern in Abuja at the joint national briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19. Read Also: FG Approves Digital Identification For IDPs … Read more
A whopping sum of N36m is ready for any Nigerian scientist, who finds a cure for the deadly coronavirus, the federal government has promised. In a post, minister of science and technology, Ogbonnaya Onu assured that huge sum would be given to anyone who discovers a vaccine or remedy to stem the epidemic ravaging Asian … Read more
A Lassa Fever expert has criticised Nigeria’s response to the deadly viral disease, saying the government has not done enough to check its recurrence. Recall Nigeria is currently battling an outbreak of Lassa fever, with 195 confirmed cases and 29 deaths in 11 states, between January 1 and 24. Oyewale Tomori, a professor of virology, … Read more
Four suspected cases of Lassa fever has been received by the Rivers State Centre for Disease Control. The Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health in the State, Dr. Chinwe Tonye-Atata, released updates on the reports saying that 57 persons are under watch. She said findings show that two out of the four cases reported are … Read more