Anambra Activates Emergency Response After Confirming Lassa Fever Case

Lassa Fever: Anambra begins contact tracing after confirmed case

The Anambra State Government has stepped up surveillance and contact tracing following the confirmation of a Lassa fever case in Omasi community, Ayamelum Local Government Area. The government has activated its emergency response system to contain the infection and prevent possible transmission to other residents. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, announced the measures […] Lassa Fever: Anambra begins contact tracing after confirmed …

Nigeria: Anambra Confirms Lassa Fever Case, Activates Emergency Response

The Anambra Government has confirmed a Lassa fever case involving a patient linked to Omasi in Ayamelum Local Government Area (LGA), who is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA), Ebonyi.

Anambra traces contacts as Lassa Fever case emerges

The Anambra State Government has stepped up efforts to contain the spread of Lassa fever after confirming a case linked to Omasi community in Ayamelum Local Government Area.

Anambra confirms Lassa fever case, activates emergency response

The Anambra Government has confirmed a Lassa fever case involving a patient linked to Omasi in Ayamelum Local Government Area (LGA), who is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA), Ebonyi. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, disclosed this on Monday at an emergency stakeholders’ meeting in Awka. Obidike said the state had activated an emergency response to prevent further transmission. “T…

Anambra Activates Emergency Response After Confirming Lassa Fever Case

It urged residents with persistent fever or malaria-like symptoms that do not improve with treatment to seek medical attention promptly.

Anambra Steps Up Surveillance After Confirming Lassa Fever Case

The Anambra State Government has intensified surveillance and contact tracing following the confirmation of a Lassa fever case in Omasi community, Ayamelum Local Government Area. The government has also activated its emergency response system to contain the infection and prevent further transmission. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, disclosed this during an emergency stakeholders’ […]