FG speaks on rumour of Lassa fever in Abuja
Nsikak Nseyen The Federal Government on Monday urged Nigerians to disregard Whatsapp and Twitter messages making the rounds about suspected Lassa fever cases in the Asokoro District Hospital of Abuja. A statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, said that contrary to the message being circulated, no death had been recorded from Lassa fever in the FCT recently.
BOILER-PIPE: Nsikak Nseyen The Federal Government on Monday urged Nigerians to disregard Whatsapp and Twitter messages making the rounds about suspected Lassa fever cases in the Asokoro District Hospital of Abuja. A statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, said that contrary to the message being circulated, no death had been recorded from Lassa fever in the FCT recently.
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