NCDC and NMA urge Nigerian doctors to increase Lassa fever vigilance
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- •NCDC and NMA issued the call on March 10, 2026.
- •Lassa fever transmission has been reported in Nigeria recently.
- •The advisory targets medical professionals to enhance surveillance and response.
- •Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic illness endemic in parts of West Africa.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigerian doctors increase vigilance and early diagnosis of Lassa fever then the spread of the disease could be contained more effectively, reducing fatalities and easing pressure on healthcare facilities.
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