Blog - "When a pandemic strikes, saving lives hinges on rapid vaccine development and equitable access" -- David Agunlofi, Programme and Communications Associate at Options Consultancy ...

The stability of the vaccine remains within an acceptable limit after five years of storage, and the protective capacity of the vaccine in a mouse model ... vaccine for Lassa fever, in non-human ...

This high-level convening marks a significant milestone in addressing Lassa fever, a disease of regional ... and locally driven partnership model, emphasizing regional and national ownership ...

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IVHN) has built and equipped a laboratory for lassa fever testing at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Akure, the Ondo State capital. Suspected cases of ...

Benue State Government has said it recorded 26 death from Lassa fever and some other cases of the viral disease were also documented in 2024. This was disclosed on Monday by the Benue State ...

Benue State Epidemiologist, Dr Msuega Asema, disclosed on Monday that in 2024, the state recorded 26 deaths from Lassa fever, while some other suspected cases were also recorded. He also stated ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 214 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 39 deaths in the country this year. In its latest Lassa fever report yesterday, the NCDC said ...

The Plateau State Government has confirmed death of two persons from a fresh Suspected outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk made this ...

Lassa fever, an acute viral hemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus, has remained a significant public health concern in Nigeria for decades. First identified in 1969 in the town of Lassa ...

The Lassa fever outbreak occurs in Nigeria annually. Unfortunately, there is no solution in sight. The Lassa virus is transmitted to humans through contact with foods and household items ...