The False Comfort of No Outbreaks: Lessons from Benin’s Lassa Fever Risk
Emmanuel Codjo Benin has reported relatively few Lassa fever outbreaks since its first documented outbreak in 2014. However, the limited…
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Tribute to Prof. Oyewale Tomori: A Crusader against Infectious Diseases at 80
At 80 years, Professor Oyewale Tomori stands as a towering symbol of scientific excellence, courage, and unwavering service to…
Deaths from Lassa Fever Hits 184, With 995 Confirmed Cases, Says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said that Nigeria has recorded a total 184 casualties from Lassa…
Ogun State Declares Lassa Fever Outbreak
Yemi Obafemi The Ogun State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in the state, warning residents to remain…
Nigeria grapples with rise in Lassa Fever, over 1000 cases in 2024
Victoria Mgbanwa As Nigeria grapples with an alarming rise in Lassa fever cases, The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and…
Lassa fever: NCDC records one death, 15 new cases in one week
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported one death and confirmed 15 new cases of Lassa fever…