LSPHCB, SCI COLLABORATE TO STRENGTHEN CHILD IMMUNISATION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LSPHCB, SCI COLLABORATE TO STRENGTHEN CHILD IMMUNISATION The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) hosted a high-level delegation from Save the Children International (SCI), led by Country Director, Mr. Duncan Harvey, during an official courtesy visit to the board on Thursday, 17th September 2026. The visit comes as part of Save the Children’s global leadership tour in Nigeria to evaluate the impact of the BOOST Project (Better Opportunities for Optimal Services and Targeted Immunisation for Zero-Dose and Under-Immunised Children) and to align on strategic priorities for child health across the state. Welcoming the delegation, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, expressed sincere appreciation to Save the Children International for their unwavering support, noting that while Lagos State remains one of the country's highest investors in health care and child nutrition, its unique demographic landscape demands continuous collaboration. Dr. Mustafa highlig...

BENUE RECORDS 383 SUSPECTED LASSA FEVER CASES, 47 CONFIRMED - COMMISSIONER. (PHOTO).


 BENUE RECORDS 383 SUSPECTED LASSA FEVER CASES, 47 CONFIRMED - COMMISSIONER 


The Benue State Government has confirmed 383 suspected cases of Lassa fever, with 47 testing positive and 14 deaths recorded since the outbreak began, even as authorities report no fatalities in the past 11 days.


The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, disclosed this on Tuesday, providing an update on the outbreak. Earlier in February, the State Epidemiologist, Dr. Msuega Asema, reported 251 suspected cases, 45 confirmed infections, and 10 deaths.


According to Ogwuche, only six new positive cases were confirmed from laboratory tests conducted over the last 11 days, indicating a decline in infection rates.


He said 20 patients are currently receiving care in isolation centres 14 at Benue State University Teaching Hospital and six at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi.


The commissioner attributed the reduced mortality and infection rate to intensified surveillance, public sensitisation, and improved case management across the state’s 23 local government areas.


“We have not recorded any mortality in the last 11 days. The cumulative suspected cases have increased to 383, while 47 cases are confirmed,” Ogwuche said.


He added, “The rates have dropped drastically due to active surveillance and early detection. People now understand preventive measures.”

Ogwuche also highlighted support from partners, including the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), World Health Organisation (WHO), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic illness endemic in West Africa, primarily transmitted through contact with infected rodents or contaminated materials.


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