One person is reported to have died of Lassa fever in Kogi State while another who was diagnosed with the disease is receiving treatment at the Irrua Specialist Hospital in Edo State.
Acting Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Health, Mr Bello Henry, said the two cases were confirmed at the Irrua Specialist Hospital.
He said a 70 year-old man from Okene Local Government Area of the state, was referred to the Federal Medical Centre in Lokoja from a private clinic with some symptoms of the disease. He said the patient, who was later diagnosed at Irrua, had died of the disease while another victim from Idah Local Government Area of the state receiving treatment at Irrua.
He said government had embarked on sensitization programmes and provided protective equipment for the health workers who might have contact with the victims.
Chairman of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the state, Dr. Austin Ojotule, said the association had stepped up sensitization campaigns on the disease and advised members of the public to maintain good hygiene.
By: Itodo Daniel Sule, Lokoja
Daily Trust News
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