Kano issues Lassa fever advisory, warns of transmission risk

Kano Issues Lassa Fever Advisory

Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has issued a public health advisory on the onset of the Lassa Fever season and the potential transmission risk across the country.

According to the Director-General of the Centre, Dr Muhammad Adamu Abbas, the public alert was issued following a national advisory from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), which indicated a possible increase in the risk of Lassa Fever transmission between October and May.

The NCDC warning indicated a possible increase in the risk of Lassa Fever transmission during the period between October and May.

Author's summary: Kano issues advisory on Lassa Fever season.

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The Guardian Nigeria The Guardian Nigeria — 2025-10-12

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