From Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu Yobe state Ministry of Health said hygiene and sanitation were essential to prevent Lassa fever. Dr Muhammed Isyaka of epidemiology department stated this on Thursday in Gashua when the state team on sensitisation against Lassa Fever visited the Emir of Bade's palace. “People should promote good community hygiene to discourage rodents from entering homes by keeping food and water covered to prevent contamination by rats and to store grains and other foodstuffs in a rodent-free containers. “People should dispose garbage far from their homes, maintain a clean environment, avoid...