The Kaduna State Ministry of Health on Saturday said it has recorded successfully treated two Lassa fever victims out of the eight confirmed cases on admission in hospitals
. The government, however, said a 40-year-old man confirmed to be carrying the disease at the ABUTH, Zaria, is now receiving treatment at the Infectious Diseases Control Centre. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Mohammed-Baloni, said in a statement yesterday in Kaduna that four of the patients had died.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria , she explained that only eight out of the 74 suspected cases reported from Jan. 22, were confirmed to have Lassa fever. “Out of the eight confirmed cases, the first patient had died due to late presentation, while the second and third cases have been cured, affirmed negative and discharged home. However, the fourth and fifth cases were diagnosed after they had died.
She added that people should report anyone with the Lassa fever disease symptoms, for early treatment. The commissioner also advised residents to continue maintaining high level of personal hygiene and environmental sanitation to avoid contracting the disease. “Kaduna State Ministry of Health is continuing its sensitisation, via radio jingles on preventive measures, active case searches and contact listing to further curtail the spread of the disease.
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