The NCDC boss noted that every individual, irrespective of age, is susceptible to Lassa fever, stressing the need for caution to avoid the devastating effects.
“Twenty-five states recorded at least one confirmed case across 125 local government areas in 2024.’’
The director-general said the roadmap aims “to make NCDC a world-renowned health institute.”
Also, data from the Africa CDC estimates 100,000 to 300,000 annual Lassa fever infections in West Africa, with approximately 5,000 deaths.
Mr Isara said Mr Tinubu’s government ushered in mass public health issues.
The commissioner said the index cases were admitted on February 22 at Modibbo Adama University Teaching University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola.
He emphasised the importance of early detection, prompt treatment, and community engagement in curbing the spread of the disease.
The centre said the predominant age group affected by Lassa fever was 21-30 years.
Mr Akase noted that Lassa fever, meningitis, cholera, malaria, tuberculosis among others were affecting the country
MDCAN asked the government at all levels to improve their budgetary allocations to the sector to meet with the Abuja declaration.
