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Nigeria graduates first cohort of US CDC-supported Lassa Fever Clinical Management Fellowship
Nigeria graduates first cohort of US CDC-supported Lassa Fever Clinical Management Fellowship
By: Michael Mike
Nigeria has graduated the first cohort of the Lassa Fever Clinical Management Fellows (LFCMF) at the Irrua Specialist Hospital in Edo State.
A statement on Wednesday by the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, Public Affairs Section read: “On September 1, Nigeria graduated the first cohort of the Lassa Fever Clinical Management Fellows (LFCMF) at the Irrua Specialist Hospital in Edo State.
“This was the result of the collaboration between the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Georgetown University, the Institute of Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers and Emergent Pathogens of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, and Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki. The fellowship is the first of its kind, globally.”
The statement added that: “The Fellowship aims to build and strengthen capacity for the clinical management of Lassa fever, with emphasis on general management, neurology, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, and nephrology. It also protects workers by helping reduce health facility transmission and the spread of Lassa fever among health workers.
“The first LFCMF cohort is comprised of doctors, with plans to expand future cohorts to include nurses, laboratory scientists, hygienists, and other public health professionals.”
Speaking at the closing event, US CDC Division of Global Health Protection Program Director Dr. Farah Husain reiterated US CDC’s commitment to promoting strategies aimed at preventing, detecting, and responding to all public health threats, as well as working with partners to implement specialty training programs.
Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic fever like Ebola and Marburg virus diseases and is endemic in Nigeria. In 2023, the country recorded more than 1,000 confirmed cases with 171 deaths across 111 local government areas in 28 states. Healthcare worker infections and deaths are particularly prominent, with 48 workers infected between January and July this year. Supporting Nigeria to reduce morbidity and mortality from Lassa fever remains a high priority for US CDC.
Nigeria graduates first cohort of US CDC-supported Lassa Fever Clinical Management Fellowship
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and Police Command in Katsina State, have foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7:35 p.m. following credible intelligence that armed bandits on motorcycles were heading towards Gora village.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and other security operatives, intercepted the bandits and engaged in a fierce gun duel.
The bandits fled in disarray under superior firepower. No casualty was recorded, and calm has since returned to the area,”said sources.
The sources added that aggressive patrols and clearance operations had been intensified to track down the fleeing criminals.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack in Katsina
4 arrested over attack on Sokoto Deputy Governor’s convoy
By: Zagazola Makama
At least four persons have been arrested over an attack on the convoy of the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State who was returning from a condolence visit in Shagari Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the deputy governor had visited Shagari town to commiserate with victims displaced by recent bandits’ attacks on their villages when angry displaced persons attacked him.
“On his way back around 1 p.m., the convoy was obstructed by displaced persons who blocked the road and vandalised some vehicles in the entourage.
“Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, swiftly cleared the obstruction and restored order.
“Four suspects were arrested at the scene and transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for discreet investigation,” sources said.
The sources added that calm had since returned to the area, while security had been reinforced to forestall further disturbances.
4 arrested over attack on Sokoto Deputy Governor’s convoy
20 feared dead in Niger boat mishap
By: Zagazola Makama
Twenty persons, including the village head of Tungan-Sule in Malale District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger, have drowned in a boat mishap.
Sources said the tragedy occurred at about 1:45 p.m. on Sept. 2 when a locally made wooden boat carrying the victims capsized while on transit between Tungan-Sule and Toduga villages.
According to the sources, all the passengers were drowned before the arrival of the rescue team.
“The bodies were later recovered and buried at the riverbank according to traditional rites,” said the sources.
The sources said that police and local authorities had visited the community to commiserate with the families of the deceased.
20 feared dead in Niger boat mishap
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack in Katsina
4 arrested over attack on Sokoto Deputy Governor’s convoy
20 feared dead in Niger boat mishap
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