Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases

Ebola resurgence: NCAA advises airlines to exercise high-level vigilance

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha Aug 13, 2019

Following the resurgence of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in line with International Health Regulations (IHR)....

Communicable Diseases

ISTH, Edo boost capacity to contain Lassa fever

Osa Victor Obayagbona Jan 11, 2019

Although no case of Lassa fever has been reported in the state in 2019, Edo State government and have reaffirmed...

Communicable Diseases

Edo issues fresh Lassa Fever alert on bush burning, harmattan season

Osa Victor Obayagbona Jan 04, 2019

Edo State government has issued fresh alert to residents following report of outbreak of Lassa fever in other parts of...