The European Commission said on Thursday it had allocated €80,000 to assist the Nigeria to fight the Lassa fever and cater to the families affected by the outbreak.
The EU said the funds would go towards “supporting the Nigerian Red Cross in promoting hygiene practices and disease transmission control” as well as helping to identify suspected cases.
“In four states of Bauchi, Ebonyi, Taraba and Kano, awareness raising initiatives will be launched for the general public, including the distribution of educational materials and informative radio messages.” The Union noted, “While Nigeria is prone to Lassa fever outbreaks during the dry season of November to April, the number of affected people, both suspected and confirmed, this year is higher than in previous years.”The Chief Medical Director of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos Prof. Chris Bode, has said there is no new case of Lassa fever in Lagos State.
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