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New Vaccine Offers Full Protection Against Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Strain

A promising breakthrough in the fight against Lassa fever has emerged, as a vaccine developed by a Nigerian virologist has shown 100% protection in preclinical trials. Dr. Simeon Agwale, Chief Executive Officer of Innovative Biotech, disclosed in Abuja that the vaccine—licensed from the University of Melbourne—successfully protected mice and non-human primates against the Nigerian strain […]

Lassa Fever Claims 13 Lives in Edo State

The Edo State Government has confirmed 13 fatalities from the recent Lassa fever outbreak in the state. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, the Director of Public Health at the state Ministry of Health, shared the update in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Benin City. He also revealed that three cases of Mpox (Monkeypox) had been […]