Following the outbreak of Lassa fever virus in Lagos State Environmental Health Officers has killed more than 4,400 rats so far in Onigongbo, Oshodi , Oke-Odo,Ikotun Idanwo, Ojuwoye and Mile 12 Markets under de-rat market programme. The Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), Lagos State Chapter, president Mr Samuel Akingbehin on Monday told News Agency … [Read more...] about Environmental Health Officers Kills 4,400 Rats In Lagos To Prevent Lassa Fever
Lassa Fever
Lassa Fever In Lagos – 1 Dead, 438 People Under Surveillance
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, yesterday confirmed during a press conference in Alausa, that Lassa Fever disease has claimed the life of one person and 438 people are under surveillance. He said three people had been tested positive to Lassa Fever while eight had tested negative. The result of three others were still being awaited. One case was … [Read more...] about Lassa Fever In Lagos – 1 Dead, 438 People Under Surveillance
Lassa Fever In Nigeria – Causes And Early Symptoms
Lassa fever disease is fast spreading across Nigeria, according to Nigerian Minister of health Professor Isaac Adeboye, seventeen states are currently affected with the disease. The virus occurs mostly in West African countries and it is transmitted to humans through contact with food or any items contaminated with rodent urine or faeces. According to WHO About 80% of people … [Read more...] about Lassa Fever In Nigeria – Causes And Early Symptoms
Nigerian Government To Set Up 10,000 Health Centres To Tackle Lassa Fever
Nigerian Minister of health, Professor Isaac Adeboye, yesterday, told journalists in Abuja that Government is planning to set up 10,000 health centres across Nigeria in order to tackle Lassa fever epidemic spreading across the country. 5,000 Primary health centres would be activated before the end of 2016. Mr. Adewole listed 17 states that are currently affected Bauchi, … [Read more...] about Nigerian Government To Set Up 10,000 Health Centres To Tackle Lassa Fever