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On the frontlines of the fight against Lassa fever in Nigeria

On the frontlines of the fight against Lassa fever in Nigeria

In early January, John had one of the most terrifying experiences of…
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Edo State Deputy Governor with WHO State Coordinator

Polio personnel support Lassa fever response in Nigeria for rapid containment of an unprecedented outbreak.

Abuja, 15 March 2018 - “When I received the confirmation of the…
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Nigeria battles its largest Lassa fever outbreak on record

Abuja, Nigeria, 28 February 2018 — Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has…
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WHO moves to contain Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak

13 February 2018, ABUJA - The World Health Organization is scaling up…
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JAP members sensitizing traders in Bauchi Central Market, Bauchi State

Journalists join fight against Lassa fever in security compromised North eastern Nigeria

Abuja, 02 February, 2016 - As part of ongoing efforts to contain the…
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Emir of Argungu speaking on behalf of the traditional instituion

Traditional leaders intensify community sensitization as National Council on Health pledges support for early containment of Lassa fever outbreak

Abuja, 22 January 2016 - Traditional leaders from 19 Northern states…
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Honourable Minister of Health briefing Niger state Commissioner of Health on 14 January, 2015 after a field visit

Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria: Federal Ministry of Health restates commitment to halt the epidemic

Abuja, 15 January, 2016 -- Lassa fever, which is endemic in Nigeria,…
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WHO calls for early diagnostic tests for Lassa fever

1 APRIL 2016 - Lassa fever has killed more than 160 people in…
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