In an effort to halt the cases of Lassa fever currently putting the Nigerian health sector in overdrive, the National Assembly has urged the Federal Government to consider giving out free rat killers to Nigerians in order to control or possibly completely eradicate the disease vector. According to a report presented by the office of the Special Assistant to the President on NASS Matters, members of the senate commended the Hon. Minister of Health for proactive measures already taken to manage the outbreak.

The Minister was invited and to be accompanied by other relevant health agencies to brief the Senate on the outbreak of the disease and to explain how far the Ministry has gone in its effort to curb further spread of the disease, the report stated. The Senators also urged the Federal Government, Health agencies and non-governmental organizations to carry out holistic and aggressive sensitization at markets, restaurants, neighbourhoods, communities, offices and schools on the disease.  The Senate also wants the public in States affected and those not affected, to be educated on preventive measures.