Lassa Fever: WHO, others working to develop vaccine – FG
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), says there is no vaccine available yet against Lassa fever in the country. Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Minister of State, FMOH, disclosed this to newsmen…
Lassa Fever: Nigeria gets N32m humanitarian aid from EU
The European Union has announced a donation of 80,000 Euros (N32 million), in humanitarian aid to assist families affected by Lassa Fever in Nigeria. A statement issued by Modestus Chuwulaka,…
Lagos records 1st Lassa fever case, patient isolated in LUTH
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday confirmed a case of Lassa fever outbreak in the state, saying the patient has been isolated. Prof. Akin Abayomi, the State Commissioner for Health,…
Coronavirus: Preparedness high to prevent importation into Nigeria- Health minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the level of preparedness is high to stop importation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) into the country, as the ministry has…
Lassa fever: Delta govt. to decontaminate health facilities, directs screening of health workersÂ
The Delta government has directed health workers in the state who had come in contact with suspected Lassa fever cases to as a matter of urgency undergo proper screening to…
NCDC probing strange illness in Benue – DG
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is aware of the strange illness in Benue and it is currently investigating to effectively manage the situation. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu,…
We are taking precautions, no case of Coronavirus in Nigeria – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has asked Nigerians to disregard and discourage rumours of the spread of Coronavirus in the country. The agency in a statement on Sunday…
5 suspected Lassa fever cases reported in one week, 3 test positive, 1 death recorded in Lokoja – FMC
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Lokoja in Kogi, has confirmed three cases of Lassa fever with one recorded death at the facility in the last one week. Dr Bernard…
 Lassa Fever: Ogun State erroneously listed – Commissioner
The Ogun Government has denied report of a confirmed case of Lassa Fever in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, denied the report in a…
Coronavirus: We’re on the alert, no cause for alarm – NCDC assures Nigerians
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has advised Nigerians to remain calm as the agency was on the alert for the mysterious Chinese coronavirus disease. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu,…