The Federal Government on Monday raised the
alarm over an increasing number of Lassa fever
cases since December 2016 and advised that
increased attention should be focussed on
prevention and preparedness.
The government specifically confirmed the death
of six persons out of 19 confirmed cases of
Lassa fever in seven states.

Already, a Lassa fever working group has been
setup at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control,
a parastatal in the Federal Ministry of Health, to
ensure no state was left behind.
“When diagnosis and treatment is late, it
reduces the likelihood of recovery. Lassa fever
is curable when there is rapid laboratory testing
to confirm the disease, leading to early
commencement of treatment.
Critically, Lassa fever transmission in healthcare
settings can be prevented by strict adherence
to universal precautions. Doctors and nurses
are advised to hold each other accountable to
insist on these precauti
The Federal Government on Monday raised the
alarm over an increasing number of Lassa fever
cases since December 2016 and advised that
increased attention should be focussed on
prevention and preparedness.
The government specifically confirmed the death
of six persons out of 19 confirmed cases of
Lassa fever in seven states.

Already, a Lassa fever working group has been
setup at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control,
a parastatal in the Federal Ministry of Health, to
ensure no state was left behind.