Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever – West Africa (33): Nigeria (DE,AN)
PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever – West Africa (33): Nigeria (DE,AN)
Lassa Fever -- NigeriaThe respite is over. Lassa fever season is back, and it's brought Anambra and Delta [states] closer over the River Niger bridge.New cases popping up in Asaba [Delta state] have led to the death of a doctor and 2 others.The doctor was transferred from El Comfort Clinic in Asaba to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi where he died hours later.Anambra has confirmed 3 deaths, but the number of cases suspected to be Lassa is uncertain. At least 28 people -- 18 in Read more [...]
