The federal government has said steady progress is being made in the production of vaccines for Lassa Fever which has now spread to 27 states.

Minister for Health, Dr. OSAGIE EHANIRE, who disclosed this in Abuja at a two-day meeting with state Commissioners for Health also said primary health care centers have been standardised to provide 24 hours full service.

According to him, the aim of the meeting was to acquint the Commissioners of Health on the Seattle Declaration and strategises on its operationalisation; as well as enlightens them on other health priorities of the governor’s forum.