Edo Confirms 115 Cases, 13 Deaths from Lassa Fever *Strengthens delivery of primary healthcare centres, to upgrade 55 Adibe Emenyonu in Benin-City The Edo State Government has confirmed eight more ca
The Edo State Government has confirmed eight more cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 115.
She said the government was stepping up efforts to contain the disease across all Edo communities, urging residents to complement the government’s efforts by complying with all laid down protocols against the spread of the disease. She further charged them to reach out to the disease surveillance or notification officers within their local government areas if they have been in contact with someone confirmed to have Lassa fever or suspect any symptoms of Lassa fever or any other priority disease.
The commissioner noted that the State Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer can be reached on 08060593802, while the State Epidemiologist can be contacted on 08064258163. He noted that as part of the Primary Health Care Reform Project aimed at transforming the primary healthcare system in the state, the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency embarked on a tour of PHCs across the three senatorial districts.
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