VC calls for sensitisation on Lassa, Covid- 19

L-R: Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutse, Professor, Fatima Batul Mukhtar, Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II (standing behind VP), Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Nuhu Muhammadu Sanusi (in blue turban) and Jigawa State Governor Mohammed Badaru Abubakar at the 5 th convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Dutse

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Thu, 27 Feb 2020 4:27:15 WAT

Vice-Chancellor, Sule Lamido University (SLU), Kafin Hausa, Professor Lawan Sani Taura, described communicable diseases as easily transmittable, hence the need for more sensitisation on their causes and preventive measures.

A statement issued by the university said the call was made on Tuesday at a public lecture on Lassa fever, Covid-19 (Corona Virus), and other communicable diseases.

In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Lawan Sani Taura, described communicable diseases as easily transmittable, hence the need for more sensitisation on their causes and preventive measures.

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Professor Taura, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Umar Saje, called on the university community and the public to ensure a clean environment to prevent rats and other reptiles that might cause diseases such Lassa fever and/or Coronavirus, from their surroundings.

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