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Nigeria:
The Ins and Outs of Deadly Lassa Fever
Africa Check, 10 April 2018
What are the symptoms of Lassa fever, how does it spread and when is a vaccine expected? Read more »
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Nigeria:
Lassa Fever - Nigeria's Death Toll Rises to 101
Premium Times, 10 April 2018
The death toll from the Lassa fever disease ravaging the country since the beginning of the year, has risen to 101, the Nigerian centre for Disease Control has said. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Lassa Fever Spreads to 20 States, Kills 142 With 400 Confirmed Cases
Guardian, 5 April 2018
The current Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has spread to 20 states leaving 142 dead and 400 confirmed cases.This is compared to the figures released on March 25, 2018, which… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Lassa Fever Outbreak Slowing, but Remains a Concern - WHO
Premium Times, 26 March 2018
After nearly 400 confirmed infections and 100 deaths, the spread of Lassa fever in Nigeria is beginning to slow but the epidemic is far from contained, the World Health… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Lassa Fever Kills 142 in Nigeria Since January
Vanguard, 5 April 2018
Lassa fever has killed 142 people in Nigeria since the start of the year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said on Thursday, reporting a rise of 32 fatalities in a… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Lassa Fever - PDP Blames FG Over Abia Doctor's Death
PDP, 3 April 2018
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Nigerians to hold President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) Federal Government directly responsible for the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
30 People Watched as Lassa Fever Kills Doctor
This Day, 4 April 2018
No fewer than 30 persons have been placed on surveillance following the death of a medical doctor who was said to have contacted Lassa fever in Abia State. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Lassa Fever - Govt Should Take More Responsibility in Fighting Disease - Experts
Premium Times, 27 March 2018
The Nigerian government has been urged to show more commitment in the fight against Lassa fever. Read more »