As fear grips residents of Taraba State over the fresh outbreak of the dreaded Lassa fever in the state, authorities of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo have commenced a sensitisation programme aimed at curbing its spread.
Three persons have so far been confirmed killed by the current outbreak of the disease which was reported on December 25, 2015,while no fewer than two persons are presently on admission undergoing treatment for the disease.
The Medical Director, FMC Jalingo, Dr. Wiza Inusa, who confirmed the casualty figures to THISDAY wednesday, noted that it had become imperative to embark on an aggressive sensitisation programme to enlighten the residents of the state on how to avoid contacting or spreading the disease. Wiza, who urged the people of the state not to panic in the face of current challenges, stated that the hospital in conjunction with the state government was making concerted efforts to combat the scourge and eradicate it within the shortest possible time.
Stressing the need to maintain simple and basic hygienic conditions, the MD revealed that the disease is being carried by rodents just as he enjoined them to keep foods, cutlery and other utensils out of the reach of rats to prevent its spread.
According to him, “The disease is carried by rodents, and simple basic hygienic procedures such as keeping foods, pots and plates clean and out of reach by rats will prevent the spread of the disease.”
He further advised whoever that has fever particularly abdominal pain, bleeding and other strange symptoms to quickly report to FMC or any other hospital for early diagnosis saying patients stand a better chance of survival when diagnosed and treated early.
“I want to appeal to anyone who develop fever, abdominal pain and bleeding among other strange health symptoms to quickly report to the hospital for medical attention. And if anybody dies of a strange condition, a medical personnel should be informed immediately.”
Warning the people of the state to avoid handshakes as a precautionary measure, Dr Wiza noted that if diagnosed and treated early, a patient stands a better chance of survival than when it is late saying ‘that is why it is imperative to embark on serious enlightenment campaign among the people’
Wole Ayodele
Thisday
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