Bauchi records 22 Lassa fever deaths

Photo by Luciann Photography on Pexels.com A total of 22 persons died from the outbreak of Lassa fever in Bauchi State between January and March this year, according to the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHDA). BSPHDA Deputy Director, Disease Control and Immunization, Haruna B. Wakili, made the disclosure in Bauchi at a … Continue reading Bauchi records 22 Lassa fever deaths

Lassa fever kills 1 in the UK

A person in the UK has died after contracting Lassa fever, health officials have said. Two cases were announced earlier this week with a third individual under investigation. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed on Friday that the third case was Lassa fever and the patient had died. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com … Continue reading Lassa fever kills 1 in the UK