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In a bid to put an end to the spread of Lassa Fever, Junior Chamber International Nigeria in Ikeja will be holding an online sensitization programme on Friday.

According to Olamide Balogun, president of the organisation, the objective of the programme, which is tagged: #KickLassaFeverOutCampaign, is to expand global sensitization of Lasa Fever.

Balogun explained that the campaign is being hosted by JCI, Global Impact Ambassador, Medicaid Diagnostics, Bring Back our Girls Group, Kebbi State and health matters on NigeriainfoFM 99.3.

He explained that the programme would address general issues on the hemorrhagic fever.

“Nigerians and the world at large will find out the causes of LASSA FEVER, how to aid it, how to manage the crisis period and many more,” the organisation said in a statement.

“The focus of this event is sensitizing about the fever and totally eradicates the deadly disease.

“Among the contributors and moderators of the online discussion are agents of change, such as: Pascal Dike: Junior Chamber International World President, Amb. Olatunji Oyeyemi: JCI Nigeria National President, Amb. Olamide Akin Balogun, David Eka Jnr; Global Impact Ambassador: Local Organisation President, JCIN Ikeja, Dr Zainab Shinkafi: Wife of Kebbi State Governor, Juliet Offiah : Host,Health Matters on NigeriaInfoFM 99.3, Aisha Yesufu: Leader Of the BBOG Group, Amb. Henry Adedokun: Executive Vice President South West Nigeria, Amb. Adetola Juyitan: National Vice President, South West Nigeria and All Medic Aid Diagnostics center Doctors.”