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Lassa Fever

April 28, 2026

Senate urges emergency funding to boost disease outbreak response

Ms Banigo said inadequate protective equipment and essential supplies could expose frontline health workers to occupational risks.

Nigerian Senate
April 24, 2026

Lassa Fever: Oyo govt confirms five cases, one death

The commissioner said infected individuals are presently receiving medical care.

Mice
April 24, 2026

Lassa is curable if detected early, expert says

Olukemi Adekanmbi, a consultant infectious disease physician at University College Hospital, Ibadan, says Lassa fever is curable.

Lassa fever infected patient
April 15, 2026

WHO raises concern over Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria, urges stronger grassroot interventions  

The WHO said that among the 685 confirmed cases, Nigeria notified it of 170 deaths.

Rats and WHO logo.
March 16, 2026

NCDC: Six health workers contract Lassa fever in Nigeria

NCDC says six healthcare workers were infected with Lassa fever in one week, raising fresh concerns about occupational exposure among frontline health workers.

Patients in the hospital
March 4, 2026

Lassa Fever: Enugu govt charges health workers, public to strengthen preventive measures

He said that patients with symptoms of infectious diseases should be referred to facilities with capacity to manage them.

Lassa fever infected patient
February 23, 2026

Specimen transport costs, data gaps hindering Lassa fever response: NCDC

Jide Idris, director-general of NCDC, said this on Monday in Abuja.

Lassa fever infected patient
February 16, 2026

Two health workers die from Lassa fever, 13 hospitalised: NCDC 

Mr Idris called on states to establish operational isolation centres.

NCDC
February 11, 2026

Lassa Fever: ARD president advocates hygiene to keep rodents away

Mr Adewale gave the advice during an interview on Tuesday.

Rats
January 15, 2026

Lassa fever killed 215 Nigerians in 2025:NCDC

The public health agency said no new healthcare worker infection was recorded in week 52.

NCDC