IN order to improve staff productivity and increase work efficiency, ECOWAS through the Directorates of Human Resources and Information Technology […]
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Lassa Fever Under Control in Nigeria – Minister #StopLassaFever
Professor Isaac Adewole says that the spread of lassa fever in Nigeria is under control even as he cautions that there should be no complacency in tackling the disease which has claimed 49 lives …
WHO Calls For More Awareness On Lassa Fever #StopLassaFever
THE World Health Organisation, WHO, on Monday, January 25, urged governments at all levels to intensify public awareness campaigns on Lassa fever in the rural areas. …
Lassa Fever Hits 17 States #StopLassaFever
The federal government is not happy that some state governments are not serious about fighting the spread of Lassa fever as cases are now found in 17 states of the federation …
Lassa Fever Kills One in Plateau, Spreads to Delta and Ekiti #StopLassaFever
LASSA fever has claimed another victim in Plateau State. Kuden Dayin, commissioner for health in the state, who confirmed the report to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, said the latest development brought to three, the number of persons so far killed by the disease in the state. …
To Avoid Lassa Fever, Maintain Clean Environment – Oduah #StopLassaFever
STELLA Oduah, benator representing Anambra North senatorial district, Oduah has called on Nigerians to exercise caution against the fast spreading Lassa fever. …
Tips on Lassa Fever Prevention #StopLassaFever
LASSA fever or Lassa hemorrhagic fever, LHF, is an acute viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus and first discovered in 1969 in the town of Lassa, in Borno State, Nigeria. Lassa fever is a member of the Arenaviridae virus family. Similar to ebola, clinical cases of the disease had been known …
FG Holds Emergency Meeting On Lassa Fever #StopLassaFever
As anxiety across the country continues to mount over the outbreak of Lassa fever, Isaac Adewole, minister of health, is holding an emergency meeting with stakeholders in the health sector as health workers in various states are placed on alert to handle cases …