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Published on 2026-09-09 15:21:00
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has moved early to avert a seasonal surge in Lassa fever, unveiling an Accelerated Readiness Plan to strengthen prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment before the disease enters its peak transmission period.
Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, announced the plan on Wednesday in Abuja at a press briefing on Lassa fever prevention and preparedness for the 2026/2027 season.
Idris said although Lassa fever…
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