Lassa Fever Outbreak: Edo Govt Extends Support To Irrua Specialist Hospital, Donates 200 Protective Equipment

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With the recent resurgence of Lassa fever across endemic states in the country, the Edo State Government has firmed up mechanisms to fight the menace with the donation of 200 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, as part of efforts to curb the spread of the viral disease in the state. […]

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