COVID: Benue activates emergency response

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: Nigeria

Health

COVID: Benue activates emergency response

The Benue State Government has intensified surveillance and response measures against a potential COVID-19 outbreak following a reported case involving a Chinese national in neighboring Cross River state. Health Commissioner Dr. Paul Ogwuche stated that Public Health Emergency Response Centres have been reactivated and are fully operational. Additionally, no new cases of Lassa Fever have been recorded in the last four weeks, marking significant progress in the fight against the disease.

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