TOP NEWS Nigeria launches Epidemic Response Scheme to combat infectious diseases The Minister of Health, Prof. Israel Adewole, on Monday launched a scheme, Alliance for Epidemic Preparedness and Response (A4EPR) aimed at getting the major stakeholders in health sector to combat infectious diseases. NAN
Lassa fever kills two in Plateau, Edo as experts canvass multiple approach Chukwuma Muanya (Lagos), Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu (Benin City) and Murtala Adewale (Kano)
Lassa fever spreads to 20 states, kills 142 with 400 confirmed cases Chukwuma Muanya (Lagos) and Joke Falaju (Abuja)
Health workers to shut down hospitals April 18 over alleged breach of agreement Chukwuma Muanya, Paul Adunwoke (Lagos), Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu (Benin City) and Murtala Adewale (Kano)
FG takes measles vaccination to prison facilities Tunji Omofoye (Osogbo) and Michael Egbejule (Benin City)