Nigeria Centres for Disease Control
Lassa fever hits 17 states with 73 deaths, 913 suspected cases
Lassa fever has continued to spread in Nigeria with 913 suspected cases and 73 deaths in 17 states this year with Edo and Ondo bearing 75 per cent of the burden. The acute viral haemorrhagic illness of two-21 days duration is transmitted to humans via contact with food or household items contaminated with rodent urine or faeces.
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Brazil announce November friendly with Uruguay at Emirates Stadium
The Brazilian football confederation said on Tuesday that it has yet to pick an opponent for their last friendly of the year, which will also take place in November.
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The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has congratulated the two female aspirants who won APC ticket to contest for senate seats in Adamawa State.
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Rio Ferdinand: Jose Mourinho ‘laughable’ for crying foul over Manchester United criticism
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