Nigeria Records 93 Deaths from Lassa Fever in 2019 - THISDAYLIVE via thisdaylive
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reported at least 93 deaths and 1,297 suspected cases of Lassa fever since beginning of 2019.
He said this was why NCDC had continued to engage in more awareness campaign on early presentation for swift treatment. “Lassa fever is a viral illness that occurs in Nigeria and other West Africa countries, transmitted to humans mainly through food or household items contaminated by infected rat urine and faeces and by handling infected rats. It could present with gradual onset of malaise, fever headache, sore throat, cough, among others.
The Deputy Director, Prevention and Programmes Coordination, NCDC, Dr. Ayoola Olufemi, said the National Action Plan for Health Security , a five year strategic roadmap would aid in filling critical gaps by promoting multi-sectoral collaboration, and information sharing to reduce risk of epidemics.
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