The Federal Government says it will organise the first international conference on Lassa Fever disease for scientists to prioritise their research agenda for the future and mark the 50th year of the discovery of Lassa fever in Nigeria,
The conference on organised by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, would provide opportunity for the science community to reflect on what is known, describe gaps that exist and prioritise research agenda for the future.
The Technical Assistant on Communications NCDC, Jeremiah Agenyi, on Monday in Lagos said that the conference on Lassa fever would hold in Abuja from January 16 – 17, 2019.
“Fifty years after the detection of the first Lassa fever case in Nigeria, outbreaks have been recorded yearly in parts of the country.
“The disease is also endemic in other West African countries, including Republic of Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali and Sierra Leone.
“In 2018, Nigeria experienced the largest reported outbreak of Lassa fever. Of the 36 states in the country, 21 were affected,’’ Agenyi said in a statement.
“Registration and abstract submission are now open to the public on the conference website www.lic.ncdc.gov.ng.
“The NCDC uses this opportunity to invite epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, researchers, veterinary doctors and officers, anthropologists, media officers, other professionals and members of the public in Nigeria and globally.
“And those with an interest in Lassa fever to register and be part of this milestone scientific event,’’ he said.
He added: “Nigeria is on track to lead the research and development of Lassa fever public health solutions.
“This conference is one of the preliminary steps towards this, in order to protect the health of Nigerians and contribute to global health security.’’
(NAN)
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