Nigeria: Benue State strengthens Lassa fever response with WHO and partners' support, as focus shifts to protecting frontline workers

Country: Nigeria Source: World Health Organization Makurdi, At the Lassa fever isolation centre in Makurdi, vigilance defines the standard of care. Every patient presenting with a persistent fever is managed carefully with enhanced infection prevention and control (IPC), not only to ensure timely and effective treatment but also to protect health workers and prevent further transmission. "In recent weeks, we have seen a moderate increase in suspected cases, especially among patients with prolonged fever," said Nurs