LASSA Fever

How Ebonyi government virology centre failed ‘Lassa fever’ patients

  In the aftermath of the January 2018 outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria, PATRICK EGWU travelled to Ebonyi State, one...

Despite FG’s claims, Lassa Fever patients recount high treatment costs

  Despite the claims by Isaac Adewole, Minister of Health, and Chikwe Ihekwuazu, National Coordinator of the Nigeria Centre for...
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How the Nigerian system failed a doctor who treated suspected Lassa Fever patient

By Chibuike Joseph Chukwudum Whatever hope I had for, and whatever faith I had in, this country, especially its healthcare...

Ebonyi schools closed for ‘seven schooldays’ over Lassa Fever outbreak

  Public primary and secondary schools in Ebonyi State have been closed down for "seven school days" as part of...
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It kills 5,000 every year… 10 things to know about Lassa Fever, Ebola’s ‘cousin’

An outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in Lagos, with two deaths already recorded, including that of a...

Lassa Fever Breaks In Borno

Borno State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in a community housing several internally displaced persons.
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