“This is a Lassa fever endemic community.”
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“The annual outbreak of Lassa fever has placed enormous strain on all aspects of the health system in Nigeria. The response to an outbreak must focus on limiting mortality and reducing the spread of disease. “We have built and equipped an ultramodern clinical trial and sequencing centre, and we commenced the sequencing not only of the Lassa fever virus but the COVID-19 and monkeypox virus.
“This is to help reduce the mortality and morbidity of Lassa fever in the country and the West Africa sub-region,” he said.In his opening remarks, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the Edo State University, Dawood Egbefo, said Lassa fever remained a significant public health challenge in the country. “We can foster innovative solutions that will enhance our diagnostic capabilities and pave the way for effective vaccine development,” Mr Egbefo said.
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