Lassa fever

2024 - 2 - 22

Lassa Fever Outbreak: NCDC Reports 411 Cases and 72 Deaths in Nigeria

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Breaking news: Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria with 411 confirmed cases and 72 deaths recorded in just six weeks!

Lassa fever, a deadly viral hemorrhagic illness, has struck Nigeria with alarming numbers. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported a staggering 411 confirmed cases and 72 deaths in just six weeks. This outbreak has caused widespread concern and urgency within the healthcare system as the virus spreads through contact with contaminated rodents. The NCDC expressed the severity of the situation as they strive to contain the outbreak across 21 states.

In a specific report, Ebonyi State has been hit hard by Lassa fever, recording 29 cases and 14 deaths in February alone. The state Ministry of Health confirmed the devastating impact of the virus, highlighting the urgent need for increased preventive measures and healthcare intervention. This localized outbreak serves as a reminder of the importance of swift response and community awareness in combating infectious diseases.

The recent surge in Lassa fever cases underscores the critical need for proactive measures to prevent further spread of the virus. Public awareness campaigns and collaborations between healthcare authorities and local communities play a vital role in managing outbreaks effectively. As the NCDC continues to monitor and respond to the situation, the importance of early detection and treatment cannot be overstated.

In a bid to curb the escalating crisis, the NCDC is intensifying efforts to contain the outbreak and provide necessary support to affected regions. With the alarming statistics of 411 cases and 72 deaths in a short period, the urgency to address the root causes of the outbreak and implement robust preventative strategies becomes paramount.

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Lassa fever killed 72 in six weeks -NCDC (The Punch)

NCDC said no fewer than 2122 suspected cases, 411 confirmed cases, and 72 deaths have been recorded from Lassa fever in Nigeria this year.

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NCDC reports 411 Lassa fever cases, 72 deaths in six weeks (TheCable)

Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic illness that is transmitted to humans through contact with food or household items contaminated by infected rodents or ...

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Lassa fever: NCDC records 411 cases, 72 deaths in 6 weeks (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has said that it registered 411 confirmed cases and 72 deaths from Lassa fever across 21.

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NCDC registers 411 Lassa fever cases, 72 deaths in six weeks (Peoples Gazette)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said it registered 411 confirmed cases and 72 deaths from Lassa fever across 21 states of the ...

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Lassa fever: NCDC registers 411 cases, 72 deaths in six weeks (Vanguard)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said it registered 411 confirmed cases and 72 deaths from Lassa fever across ...

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Lassa fever: NCDC registers 411 cases, 72 deaths in 6 weeks (Daily Nigerian)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, said it registered 411 confirmed cases and 72 deaths from Lassa fever across 21 states of the ...

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Lassa Fever: Ebonyi Records 29 Cases, 14 Deaths In February ... (The Gazelle News)

By Abimbola Ogunnaike. The Ebonyi State Ministry of Health has announced that Lassa fever had killed at least killed 14 people in the state.

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One dies as Rivers confirms Lassa fever outbreak (The Punch)

The Rivers State Ministry of Health has confirmed the death of one person in a fresh outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.

72 killed in Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria (新华网)

The 72 deaths were among a total of 411 cases confirmed so far from the outbreak of the viral hemorrhagic fever recorded across 21 states since January, said ...

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Breaking: RSG Confirm Four Cases of Lassa Fever | ELANHUB ... (ELANHUB |)

The Rivers State Ministry of Health has confirmed four cases of Lassa fever in the state. The state commissioner for Health Adaeze Oreh disclosed this in a ...

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Lassa fever kills four persons in Kaduna (TheCable)

The Kaduna government says lassa fever has killed four persons at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in the state.

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No panic over suspected outbreak of Lassa fever in 44 NARHK ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

The death of four persons was reported in the Nigeria Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna in the last 48 hours, over a strange disease. However, Major General ...

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Lassa Fever kills 4 in Kaduna as governor orders Investigation (Vanguard)

Fear grips Kaduna as 4 persons were feared dead due to the outbreak of suspected viral hemorrhagic fever, Lassa Fever, at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference ...

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Kaduna records 4 deaths in fresh Lassa fever outbreak (Daily Nigerian)

The Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has confirmed the death of four people in a fresh outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. A statement issued by the Chief ...

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Lassa Fever Kills Four In Kaduna Army Hospital (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The disease was recorded in the Accident and Emergency unit of the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital (NARHK), Kaduna. By Chimezie Enyiocha.

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2122 Lassa fever cases recorded in 21 states – NCDC (The Punch)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said no fewer than 2,122 suspected cases, 411 confirmed cases, and 72 deaths have been recorded from ...

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Lassa Fever: Kaduna Confirms 4 Deaths (Leadership Newspaper)

The Kaduna State government has confirmed the suspected outbreak of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, popularly known as Lassa Fever, at the 44 Nigerian Army ...

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Two doctors, one nurse die of Lassa fever at army hospital in Kaduna (P.M. News)

Two doctors, one nurse and a patient (the index case) have died of acute Viral Hemorrhagic disease, popularly called Lassa fever, a.

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Anxiety over fresh outbreak as Lassa fever kills five in Kaduna, Rivers (Guardian)

The Kaduna State government has said Lassa fever killed four persons at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in the state.Muhammad Shehu, chief press ...

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Gov Sani orders investigation into suspected Lassa fever outbreak ... (Peoples Gazette)

The Kaduna government has launched an investigation into a reported outbreak of Lassa fever at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna.

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NCDC Records 2122 Lassa Fever Cases in 21 States (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The Disease Centre said 411 cases have been confirmed, and 72 deaths have been recorded from the outbreaks as of February 11, 2024. By Donatus Anichukwueze.

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Kaduna orders probe as Lassa fever kills 3 army hospital employees ... (Daily Trust)

A suspected outbreak of viral haemorrhagic fever (Lassa fever) has claimed the lives of three staff members of 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna.

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Suspected Lassa Fever Outbreak: Kaduna govt orders prompt ... (Vanguard)

The Kaduna State Government has reacted to a suspected outbreak of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever popularly known as “Lassa fever,” at the 44 ...

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Rivers Confirms Lassa Fever Outbreak As One Dies (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh who disclosed this in Port Harcourt, said one fatality case has already been recorded. By Donatus Anichukwueze.

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Lassa Fever: NMA issues warning to health workers in Kaduna (Voice of Nigeria)

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has warned all healthcare workers to maintain a high index of suspicion and observe standard precautionary measure at ...

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Lassa fever killed 84 in seven weeks — NCDC (The Punch)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 2621 Lassa fever cases and 84 deaths as of February 18, 2024.

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Lassa fever killed 84 in two months – NCDC - Daily Trust (Daily Trust)

Lassa fever has killed 84 persons across 23 states since the beginning of this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said.

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Nigeria records 2621 Lassa fever cases, 84 deaths in seven weeks (Guardian)

Nigeria has recorded 2621 suspected cases of Lassa fever and and 84 deaths with a case fatality rate of 18.6 per cent. Director-General of the Nigeria ...

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Lassa Fever: NCDC Confirms 476 Cases, 84 Deaths In 23 States (Leadership Newspaper)

The NCDC said it was also responding to other disease outbreaks including meningitis (507 cases and 63 deaths in 19 states), measles (915 suspected, 516 ...

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Nigerian Diseases Agency, NCDC Says Lassa Fever Killed 84 ... (SaharaReporters.com)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa fever killed 84 persons across 23 states since the beginning of this ...

Army Swift into Action to Combat Lassa Fever (NTA.ng)

The Nigerian Army is immediate measures to address a suspected outbreak of Lassa fever, in one of its medical facilities in Kaduna state.

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