Benue Confirms One Case Of Lassa Fever, Zero Fatality In One Month
The Benue State Government in Nigeria reported only one confirmed case of Lassa fever and zero fatalities over the past month. Health officials attribute this success to improved disease surveillance and rapid response mechanisms.
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Effective disease management in endemic regions is critical for public health and demonstrates the impact of sustained investment in medical infrastructure.
MAKURDI – Benue State Government has stated that it recorded only one case of Lassa fever in the last one month, even as it did not record any fatality within the same period.
While the state government noted that it has sustained intensive disease surveillance and rapid response activities across the state, it also reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the health of citizens in the state.
The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, who disclosed this while giving journalists an update of issues related to Lassa fever, covering Epidemiological Week 27 to date, from 28th June 2026, in Makurdi, on Thursday.
He explained that the Ministry investigated 45 suspected cases of Lassa fever during the period under review, laboratory analysis confirmed only one positive case, while the remaining suspected cases tested negative.
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