Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 74 new cases, 51 deaths in 2026 – NCDC

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Hot Source

The 74 confirmed cases in Week 6 were reported in Taraba, Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi and Ebonyi states.

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Nigeria’s resident doctors suspend planned strike, give reasons

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January 12, 2026
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A medical Doctor used to illustrate the story.

The development comes days after the National Industrial Court of Nigeria issued an interim order restraining NARD and its members from embarking on the planned strike, pending the hearing of a substantive motion fixed for 21 January.

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Pharmaceutical society commends Adamawa infrastructure, health drive, calls for wider reforms

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April 1, 2026
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The President of the society, Ayuba Ibrahim, gave the commendation in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday upon his arrival in Yola for the 2026 colloquium.

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