Lassa fever: NCDC identifies preparedness gaps, unveils readiness plan ahead of peak season
<img width="1062" height="598" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/NCDC-5-1062x598-1.jpg?fit=1062%2C598&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/NCDC-5-1062x598-1.jpg?w=1062&ssl=1 1062w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/NCDC-5-1062x598-1.jpg?resize=526%2C296&ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/NCDC-5-1062x598-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/NCDC-5-1062x598-1.jpg?resize=750%2C422&ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1062px) 100vw, 1062px" /><p>Mr Idris said although Lassa fever occurs throughout the year, the period before the peak season provides an opportunity for the government, health facilities, and communities to strengthen preparedness before cases increase.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/908514-lassa-fever-ncdc-identifies-preparedness-gaps-unveils-readiness-plan-ahead-of-peak-season.html">Lassa fever: NCDC identifies preparedness gaps, unveils readiness plan ahead of peak season</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
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